Business
MTN Nigeria Appoints Karl Toriola as VP for Francophone Africa
MTN Nigeria appoints Dr. Karl Toriola as VP for Francophone Africa, while Ferdinand Moolman exits the board to become CEO of MTN South Africa.
20 August 2025
Africa
Sports
D’Tigers Defeat Cameroon 99-90 to Seal Quarterfinal Spot at Afrobasket 2025
Nigeria’s D’Tigers sealed a 99-90 win over Cameroon to finish Group B unbeaten at Afrobasket 2025, booking a direct quarterfinal spot.
18 August 2025
Metro
Kenya Medical Aircraft Crashes Into Residential Area, Killing Six
A medical aircraft operated by Amref Flying Doctors crashed into a residential block in Ruiru, Kenya, killing six people and injuring two.
8 August 2025
Business
Nigeria Targets $32.8bn Investment to Power 300 Million Africans
Federal Government plans to raise $32.8 billion including $15.5 billion from private investors to provide electricity for 300 million unserved Africans
10 July 2025
Breaking News
Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership to Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio
President Tinubu steps down as ECOWAS Chair, hands leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Bio, who vows reform and unity amid West Africa’s security and democratic challenges.
23 June 2025
Business
China Grants Nigeria and 52 African Countries Full Duty-Free Market
China will now offer Nigeria and 52 other African nations zero-tariff access to its consumer market. The new policy boosts trade ties as US-Africa relations face uncertainty.
13 June 2025
Breaking News
42% of African Nurses Plan to Leave as WHO Warns of Health System Collapse
On International Nurses Day 2025, WHO reveals that 42% of African nurses plan to emigrate, risking a deeper collapse of health systems as Nigeria faces severe staffing shortages.
11 May 2025
Business
Nigeria Urges Ghana to Clear $75 Million Gas Debt
Nigeria urges Ghana to clear $75 million gas debt under the West African Gas Pipeline project, reinforcing regional energy cooperation.
10 May 2025
Business
Airtel Africa Partners with SpaceX to Expand Starlink Satellite Internet Across
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s satellite internet across 14 countries, aiming to boost digital inclusion in rural and underserved regions
6 May 2025
Entertainment
Lagos Set to Host AFRIMA 2025
Lagos is poised to host AFRIMA 2025, reinforcing its reputation as Africa’s creative capital. Governor Sanwo-Olu confirms readiness, backed by strong AU support.
1 May 2025
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