Africa: Nigerian Woman Solo-Driving From London to Lagos Arrives Africa

On 29 January, she embarked on her journey to replicate the achievement of professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju nearly two years prior. Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu - Nigerians Are Starving, By Toyin Falola

I am not privy to what Femi Gbajabiamiala, your savvy chief of Staff, is telling you. There is hunger in the land. Messages have been sent to Aso Rock through the back door. So bad… Read more »

Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Updated - Cote d'Ivoire Win Afcon, Defeat Nigeria

It was a bridge too far for the Super Eagles, who put in their worst performance of the tournament in the final against the Elephants Read more »

Nigeria: Pay Us Our January Salaries, Nigerian Federal Workers Lament

Owoeye Ilesanmi, who is a staff of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), said that in addition to the delay in payment of January salary, the Federal Government has reneged on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - How Local Militias Are Ruining Lives, Property in Benue

Armed conflicts in Benue State in Nigeria's North-central region have not received media attention commensurate with the scale of the menace. Read more »

Nigeria: TotalEnergies to Exit Nigerian Onshore Oil Business

The firm said it wants to divest its share of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Read more »

Nigeria: Drama, Not Comedy, Is Nollywood's Leading Film Genre - Report

The best-performing films were determined by a ₦50 million gross and above in the cinemas. Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon - Cardiac Society Cautions Nigerians Ahead of Finals, Lists Symptoms That Could Trigger Sudden Death

The society issued the warning ahead of the final match between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, which is scheduled for Sunday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon - VP Shettima, Not President Tinubu, to Watch Final in Abidjan

President Bola Tinubu will not watch the AFCON final in Abidjan on Sunday, as he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation Read more »

West Africa: Sall Govt's Poll Postponement Posing Threat to Region - Ecowas President

"As you are all aware, our region is in the spotlight once again... this crucial meeting has been convened to address these recent developments and challenges faced in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Power Supply - Nigerian Govt Sets Up Committee to Resolve Gas Shortage

"If we are serious about the economic development of the country, we need to solve the problem of gas supply today. We should look at the possibility of mandating the gas suppliers… Read more »

Africa: Why American, European Companies Need to Invest in Africa's Mining Sector - Interview - with Tom Sheehy

US Institute of Peace expert, Tom Sheehy, sheds light on mining challenges and opportunities in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles Fully Focused On Sunday's Final - Chukwueze

Chukwueze revealed the Eagles have put together a winning strategy, and they were training hard to ensure they implemented it on the pitch. Read more »

Nigeria: How the Lack of Trust Stifles Nigeria's Economic Potential

The journey to rebuilding trust will not be easy. It requires sustained effort, unwavering commitment, and a willingness to confront uncomfortable realities. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Worsening Economy: NLC, TUC Talk Tough, Issue Fresh Ultimatum

In its statement, the NLC said it was concerned about the "non-implementation of the 16-point agreement reached with the Federal Government on October 2, 2023." Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Ivorians Hold Onto Hope of Hosts-to-Win Ambition at Afcon

After almost missing out from Group A, the Elephants have booked a final date against Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: What Is Driving Nigeria's Stock Market Boom?

The all-share index, which indicates the general market movement of stocks on the NGX, has hit several record levels since the middle of last year. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC, CBN Review Decision On Management of Oil Revenue

The CBN has provided enhanced digital platforms for all transactions and has established specific limits to manage NNPCL transactions, the statement said. Read more »

Nigeria: No Increase in Petrol Pump Price - NNPC

"NNPC Ltd urges Nigerians to disregard unfounded rumours and assures them that there are no plans for an upward review of the PMS price," NNPCL said. Read more »

West Africa: Coalition Rejects Longer Term for President Sall, Condemns Harassment of Opposition

WADEMOS, a coalition of 47 organisations, said it "opposes the decision by the Senegalese parliament to postpone the elections until December 15, 2024." Read more »

Africa: Nwabali Gets Cake As Peseiro Proves Mettle

With his two penalty saves, Nwabali proved that the Eagles have finally found a goaltender that can be relied upon. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 18 Female Kidnap Victims, Hand Them Over to Katsina Govt

The rescued victims, all female, were kidnapped at different times from Karaduwa, Sayaya, Dangani and Wawar-Kaza communities of Matazu, Musawa and Kankara Local Government Areas. Read more »

Senegal: The Evil of Macky Sall's Civilian Coup in Senegal, By Toyin Falola

Senegal does not need Sall. Its people must get rid of him. How many people can he put in prison? How many can he kill? My Senegalese citizens, don't be afraid of this monste Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Stuns South Africa - Super Eagles Zoom Into 2024 Afcon Final

Two penalty goals sent this encounter into penalties, where South Africa-based Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali made two saves to send Nigeria into Sunday's final. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Release Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Nigerian University

The deputy vice-chancellor was abducted on 26 January from a petrol station where he drove in to refuel his car. Read more »