January 31, 2023
Africa: SpaceX Announces Nigerian Operation, First in Africa
Nigeria becomes first African nation to receive SpaceX Starlink service Read more »
Africa: Gates Ag One Awards $35 Million to African Farmers
The grant is to be used to develop self-fertilising crops for African farmers Read more »
January 30, 2023
Africa: Big Brother Titans - Sandra, Theo Evicted After Nine Days in Biggie's House
Sandra and Theo, who were part of Biggie's first twist, said goodbye to other housemates as they bowed out of the competition and the race for $100,000. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Africa: Big Brother Titans - South Africa's Mmeli Is First Head of House
As HOH, Mmeli earns the most coveted immunity from the week's eviction and access to the Head of the House bedroom. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Africa: Big Brother Titans - Meet 20 Nigerian, South African Housemates
The show features Nigerian and South African housemates, and the winner will get a $100,000 cash prize. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Africa: Scientist Calls for Interdisciplinary Research to Fight Upsurge of Covid-19
"The fight against COVID-19 should be a collective responsibility." Read more »
January 10, 2023
Africa: Agro-Processor Ellah Lakes Seals Seed Multiplication Deal
The deal is a "symbolic and significant milestone" for the company, an official said Read more »
January 03, 2023
Africa: One-Third of Global Economy May Slip Into Recession in 2023 - IMF
The New Year is going to be "tougher than the year we leave behind," an official said Read more »
December 29, 2022
Africa: Pele Is Dead
The three-time FIFA World Cup winner died in hospital on Thursday after failing to recover from colon cancer Read more »
December 22, 2022
Africa: Super Eagles End 2022 As Africa's Fifth-Best Team
FIFA on Thursday officially published its last ranking for the year as Brazil remain the highest-ranked team in the world. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Africa: Nigerian Junior Curlers Clinch Africa's First 2024 Youth Winter Olympics Ticket
President of the Nigeria Curling Federation, Daniel Damola, confirmed Nigeria's qualification for both the Mixed and Mixed Doubles events. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Africa: COP15 - Countries Reach Agreement to Protect Land, Water Resources
COP15 is expected to lead to the adoption of a new Global Biodiversity Framework, guiding actions worldwide through 2030, to preserve and protect our natural resources. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: CPHIA 2022 - African Leaders, Experts Meet in Rwanda to Appraise Public Health Issues
The organisers said the conference aims to build on conversations started at CPHIA 2021, which centres on building more resilient health systems in the region. Read more »
December 02, 2022
Africa: Nigeria Losing Influence in Africa - Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo says almost all the letters he wrote have stood the test of time. Read more »
November 28, 2022
West Africa: Buhari Vows to Restore Political Stability, Security in West Africa
Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Africa: Idris Elba to Speak At Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
Idris Elba will grace the "When giants speak" Fireside Chat on Saturday Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: COP27 and Climate Action - Ending the Addiction to Fossil Fuels - Urgently! #AfricaClimateCrisis
This is no time for apathy or complacency; the urgency of the moment is upon us. Read more »
November 13, 2022
Africa: Drogba, Other Legends to Feature At Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
The former Chelsea star will share his experience alongside other experts; including three shortlisted Nigerians. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Africa: Cop 27 - We'll Hold World Leaders Accountable - - UN
"The heart of the implementation of climate pledges lies with everybody everywhere in the world, doing everything they possibly can to address the climate crisis." Read more »
Africa: Developing Countries' Needs Must Be Considered in Climate Action Plans - COP27 President
An official said that the climate issues across the world have shown that inaction is myopic and can cause climate disasters. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Nigeria Got Third of Fintech Funding in Africa, Middle East, Pakistan in 2021
Fintech startups in Africa grew 81 per cent in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent, a study by Mastercard says. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Africa: Covid-19 - Nigeria Ranks 10th As Africa Records Over 12.3 Million Infections, 256,900 Deaths - WHO
Globally, as of 28 October 2022, there have been 626,337,158 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 6,566,610 deaths, reported to WHO. Read more »
Africa: AMAA 2022 - Nigeria Leads With Eight Awards As Tanzania, South Africa Win Big
The 2022 edition of the film awards ceremony was held at the Jewel Aeida Hall, Lekki, Lagos, with Funnybone, Chigul, and Kachi Offia as hosts. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: #COP27 - CJID to Launch Three Research Papers, Discuss Climate Change in West Africa
The maiden summit, themed; "Road to COP 27" is organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), through its Development Programme. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Africa: IMF Raises Concerns About Food Security in Nigeria, Other Sub-Saharan African Countries
The IMF says food insecurity should be policy priority for African governments. Read more »