March 09, 2020
Africa: Anzisha Prize - Developing Entrepreneurship Into a Career
"The most important thing we can all do when it comes to very young entrepreneurship is realising that we're all potential supporters of this work. If you're a parent you can… Read more »
March 05, 2020
Nigeria: AfDB's Adesina Congratulates 'Baba for Africa' on His Birthday
Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, wished former President Olusegun Obasanjo a "very happy, memorable and joyous ... celebration" on his 83rd… Read more »
February 27, 2020
Nigeria: Mexico Returns 'Smuggled' Ancient Sculpture to Nigeria
The ancient bronze sculpture was seized by customs agents at Mexico City airport as its buyer tried to bring it into Mexico. Read more »
February 26, 2020
Nigeria: 'Enough Is Enough' Aims to Reclaim Citizen Power
Africa's most populous country and largest economy has become fraught with insurgent attacks, kidnappings for ransom, violent protests over pollution and joblessness, and conflicts… Read more »
February 21, 2020
Nigeria: States Partner with U.S. Development Agency to Multiply Effective Investments in the Nation's Future
C.D. Glin, the President and CEO of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), an independently operated Washington D.C.-based organization, mandated and funded by… Read more »
Nigeria: BREAKING - Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Donates Cash Prize to Free Prisoners
Fisayo Soyombo has donated the N500,000 he won from the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019 to help in the release of inmates awaiting trial. Read more »
February 05, 2020
Nigeria: U.S and Nigeria Talk Trade and Investment Despite Visa Outcry
Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, has expressed hope that President Donald Trump's administration might be able to lift visa restrictions placed on Nigeria if the country takes… Read more »
January 23, 2020
Africa: 'Conflict is Like a Cough, If You Don't Treat the Root Cause, It Comes Back'
With the ongoing conflicts in Cameroon, Somalia, Nigeria, the Sahel and Mozambique, peace on the continent may seem elusive, but Nigerian-based Joy Ada Onyesoh, president of the… Read more »
January 15, 2020
Nigeria: Building Peace – The Only Alternative to a Failed State
Africa's largest economy and most populous country, with over 200 million people, has been battling internal conflicts and external insurgencies that are threatening the country's… Read more »
December 30, 2019
Nigeria: Revocation of Late Saraki's Land: 'Abdulrasaq Has Crossed the Line'
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has stated that Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has crossed the line of decency with his recent efforts to erase… Read more »
December 12, 2019
Africa: Healthcare for All - New Hope, Commitment Needed
Today, as we mark International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, I am encouraged by the growing momentum behind the belief that every single person should have access to the… Read more »
November 20, 2019
South Africa: Africa Unite Concert Cancelled After Outcry Over Burna Boy
All those who were looking forward to see Burna Boy perform in Mzansi are left with a heavy heart. Read more »
November 14, 2019
Africa: Artists, Advocates and Phenoms - Africans Honoured on Time's 100 Next List
The inaugural Time 100 Next list has revealed the rising stars who are revolutionising their respective fields and industries. Six Africans were among the prestigious lineup,… Read more »
November 10, 2019
Nigeria: Medical Negligence in Nigeria Must End
Oyin Gucci is a Nigerian woman whose Twitter profile reads, "I am simple. Was once a mother". A few days ago, she shared the sad story behind her bio. In a series of… Read more »
November 05, 2019
Nigeria: Film Disqualified for Having Too Much English Dialogue
Nigerians have woken up to find that Lionheart, the 2018 film which was directed by Nollywood actress and director Genevieve Nnaji, has been disqualified by the Academy of… Read more »
October 30, 2019
Nigeria: Buhari's Govt Wants You To Know That Better Things Will Come
Will Nigeria ever be great? Read more »
October 14, 2019
West Africa: We Are Paying a Heavy Price for What's Happening in Libya - President Issoufou
The security threat to the Sahel region has been amplified by the Libyan crisis, said the President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou. In his forthright assessment of the conflict,… Read more »
October 07, 2019
Africa: South Africa's Future Is In Africa, With Africa - Ramaphosa Says After Buhari Visit
South Africa and Nigeria, Africa's two economic powerhouses, saw President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Muhammadu Buhari meet during a state visit on October 3. Read more »
September 20, 2019
Nigeria: British-Nigerian Rapper Wins UK's 2019 Mercury Prize
British-Nigerian rapper David Omoregie, popularly known as Dave, has won the 2019 Mercury Prize for his album Psychodrama. Read more »
September 17, 2019
Africa: African In Top Spot At UN Gathering of World Leaders
A veteran African diplomat is taking center stage this week at the United Nations as the 74th session of the General Assembly (UNGA) gets underway. Read more »
September 13, 2019
Nigeria: Have You Listened to Wizkid's New Single Yet?
The popular afrobeat singer Wizkid is at it again with another hit single titled Ghetto Love. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Official - Davido and Chioma Are Engaged!
Davido is ready to walk Chioma down the aisle. Read more »
September 04, 2019
Africa: 'Barbaric Butchering' - Nigeria's Tiwa Savage to Pull Out Of Johannesburg Event
Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has announced on Twitter that she is pulling out of a South African event because of "the barbaric butchering of my people in… Read more »
August 21, 2019
Nigeria: Nigeria Marks a Major Milestone - 3 Years Without Polio
Nigeria has made remarkable progress against polio. Read more »
Nigeria: Jackie Aina Got Engaged and Her Ring is So Gorgeous!
We can't get over how big the ring is. Read more »