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Rivers United and Enugu Rangers played out a 1–1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League...
The United Nations has begun winding down its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, bringing an end to a 35-year operation established to...
Families in Cameroon are calling on the governments of Cameroon and Russia to help secure the return of relatives who they say were recruited to fight for Russian forces in the war against Ukraine...
Ghana has signed an agreement with Russian aluminium producer Rusal to establish joint ventures for bauxite mining and alumina production, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to develop...
Russia is seeking to expand its influence across Africa as President Vladimir Putin hosts the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, with trade, investment, security and food supplies among the major...
Up to 50,000 people are estimated to have crossed from Ethiopia into neighbouring Kenya following clashes near the border town of Moyale, as humanitarian agencies warn that growing displacement is...
At least five people have been killed and six others wounded after drone strikes hit three artisanal gold-mining sites in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, according to a report by Sudan Tribune...
South Africa’s state-owned transport company, Transnet, says it has tested a freight train measuring 7.6 kilometres, a development that could set a new record for the world’s longest...
At least 60 people were killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region over the past week, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, as questions remain over who carried...
Gabon has lifted its eight-month suspension of major social media platforms, restoring access to services including Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram after a restriction that drew criticism...
A UK parliamentary committee has criticised the government for failing to deliver a clear and consistent strategy for managing Britain’s economic and security relationship with China, warning...
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to a formal state apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, marking a significant shift in the country’s...
The United Kingdom has opened applications for charities and eligible non-profit organisations seeking accreditation as lead sponsors under its new refugee sponsorship programme. The Home Office...
The United Kingdom government has introduced a new defence procurement policy that will require selected overseas companies winning major military contracts to generate economic benefits for the...
Applications for UK Skilled Worker visas fell sharply in the year ending September 2026, according to provisional figures published by the Home Office, extending a downward trend in several major...
The UK government is preparing to scrap standing charges on household gas bills, a reform Chancellor John Healey will confirm in his first Budget on Wednesday, 28 October. The change, announced by the...
Shop-price inflation in the United Kingdom rose in October, with retailers facing growing pressure from higher operating costs, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). In...
The UK Home Office is facing calls to disclose more information about its use of artificial intelligence in immigration enforcement and asylum processing, following a report warning that the...
The UK government is expected to introduce a special personal tax allowance for low-income pensioners in its upcoming Budget, aiming to prevent people who rely solely on the state pension from paying...
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has condemned remarks referring to her Nigerian background as part of a bitter political dispute involving figures associated with Reform UK. Nigerian...
A newly published investigation has raised fresh concerns about the transport networks used along the Nigeria–Ghana corridor, reporting that travellers were able to cross checkpoints despite lacking...
London-based Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Yemi Edun has been selected for the 2027 UK Powerlist for the seventh consecutive year, extending a run of recognition for his professional work...
What Do the Monthly Figures Reveal? The quarterly total masks an uneven pattern. Peoples Daily reported that April brought in $513.81 million, below the $597.44 million registered in April 2025. May...
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has urged Nigerian nationals living in France to remain calm, maintain peaceful conduct, and comply with the laws of their host country. The appeal was reported on...
Nigerian investors have explored Grenada’s citizenship-by-investment programme and real estate market at a Lagos gathering attended by the head of the Caribbean country’s Investment Migration Agency...
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has called for stronger partnerships between Nigerian professionals abroad and institutions at home, arguing that international expertise and networks should...
For Nigerians planning to study abroad in 2027, a scholarship can reduce the cost of a degree dramatically. But the difference between a tuition waiver, a living stipend, and a comprehensive award can...
The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom until November 27, 2026, after sustained demand from Nigerians seeking passport services...
Ukraine’s air raid alert app briefly sent false warnings about nuclear and chemical threats and street fighting late on Sunday, 1 November 2026, before authorities reassured residents that there was...
French authorities deployed more than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes on Saturday, October 31, as protests over the cost of living, education and public services entered a third consecutive...
The United States has cancelled the traditional group photograph at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta after several participating countries refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign...
China’s Communist Party has expelled 33 officials following a major four-day meeting of its Central Committee, in what has been described as a record number of removals at such a gathering. The...
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says four oil tankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with three vessels catching fire during attempts to pass through a disputed...
Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran to advance efforts toward an agreement between Iran and the United States, as diplomatic attempts to end the ongoing conflict continue despite disagreements...
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, bringing her leadership of the eurozone’s central bank to an early end and prompting the formal process of...
North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, October 29, according to South Korea’s military, prompting renewed security concerns in...
Russia is seeking to expand its influence across Africa as President Vladimir Putin hosts the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, with trade, investment, security and food supplies among the major...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to investigate suspected artificial...
The Sokoto State Police Command says it is investigating a confrontation involving the convoy of African Democratic Congress governorship candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, following allegations that...
Ekiti State Police say African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and others affected by a confrontation in Ado-Ekiti were treated and discharged from hospital, as disagreement...
Lagos State deputy governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat has unveiled a 100-point manifesto ahead of the 2027 election, pledging major investments in transport...
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 3,800 senior police officers following examinations and oral interviews, with two assistant inspectors-general elevated to...
The National Assembly is targeting December for progress on legislation to establish state police, according to a report published by The Guardian. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele linked the timetable...
The House of Representatives became divided over a proposed one-year tuition fee waiver for students at federal tertiary institutions during its sitting on Thursday, 29 October. The Guardian reported...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, 29 October, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Rochas Okorocha as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Imo West...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved its planned presidential campaign launch in Sokoto State from Saturday, 31 October, to Wednesday, 4 November 2026, amid a dispute over accommodation for...
Bank lending to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector fell by approximately 34 per cent between December 2024 and August 2026, even as the industry completed a recapitalization exercise that raised ₦4.65...
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a ₦2.01 trillion increase in equity market capitalisation in October 2026, closing the month at ₦165.11 trillion, compared with ₦163.10 trillion at the end of...
SoftBank-backed digital payments company OPay has withdrawn its planned $304 million initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), citing a regulatory inquiry in a foreign...
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has suffered a major stock market decline as investors react to the growing cost of artificial intelligence development and concerns about the returns on the...
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has enabled Google Pay for eligible cardholders in Nigeria, allowing customers with supported payment cards to make contactless purchases using compatible smartphones and...
Nigeria’s latest Treasury-bill auction attracted approximately ₦1.91 trillion in investor bids, but only ₦71.2 billion was accepted, according to market data reported following the October 28...
Africa Week UK 2026 is underway in London, bringing together business leaders, investors, diplomats, entrepreneurs and members of the African diaspora for a programme aimed at strengthening economic...
MTN Nigeria has attributed the rapid depletion of subscribers’ internet data bundles to activities such as high-definition video streaming, automatic downloads, cloud backups and applications...
Oil prices fluctuated on Tuesday, 27 October, as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East offered some relief to markets while renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia kept concerns about supply...
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers played out a 1–1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 11 meeting on Sunday, 1 November 2026, leaving the two clubs’ level at the top of the...
Senegal has officially opened the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking the first time an Olympic sporting event has been hosted on the African continent. The Games, which began on October 31, will run...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, restoring the tournament’s traditional biennial schedule. The...
Everton left Jack Grealish out of their squad for Thursday’s Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Newcastle United after confirming that the midfielder had breached the club’s...
Everton welcome Newcastle United to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday, October 29, for an all-Premier League fourth-round tie in the English League Cup, with both sides seeking a place in the...
Nigeria will field 19 athletes at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with the national contingent preparing to compete in six sports at an event that marks the first time an Olympic...
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town produced one of the biggest upsets in League Cup history on Tuesday, 27 October, eliminating Arsenal from the competition after winning a penalty shootout 5-3 following a...
England captain Harry Kane has won the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or after a prolific season with Bayern Munich, while Spain international Alexia Putellas took home the women’s award for the third time. The...
Nigeria’s men’s cricket team defeated Uganda by one run in a tense final match in Abuja on Sunday, October 25, to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C. The victory gave the...
Nigerian period drama To Adaego With Love has emerged as the overall Best Film (Jury’s Choice) at the fifth Africa Films for Impact Festival (AFFIF). NTA reported that the festival took place from 28...
The family of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, has requested a postponement of the DNA examination scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026, while seeking the...
Facebook has partnered with Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele to support the London and Lagos premieres of her forthcoming film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, as the company seeks to spotlight...
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has surpassed 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits, according to reports published this week. The total includes streams from...
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, 28 October, ordered actress Doris Ogala to remain in correctional custody pending consideration of her bail application. She appeared before Justice...
Akosua Serwaa Fosuh was recognised at the 15th annual Mega 3G Media Awards and Celebrity Bash in New York for her role as executive producer of Daddy Lumba’s first album. The ceremony also paid...
Ghanaian actor and comedian Enock Darko, popularly known as Watabombshell or Babuboi, has been recognised as Best Actor of the Year at the 2026 Ebenezer Impact and Legacy Awards, known as EILA. The...
The Africa Films for Impact Festival (AFFIF) is scheduled to begin in Abuja on Wednesday, October 28, bringing film screenings, professional development activities, and discussions about social change...
Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, apologised on Monday, 26 October 2026, after the Cardiff leg of his UK comedy tour ended without the advertised performances. The event was scheduled...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has identified two suspected Ebola disease cases in the North-East and placed the affected individuals in isolation while laboratory testing and...
Health specialists at the 2026 Future of Health Conference in Abuja have called for evidence-led healthcare, wider community participation and practical investment in services that reach patients. A...
Zamfara State health authorities are investigating 38 reported cases of an unidentified illness in Shinkafi and Zurmi local government areas, with emergency teams deployed to assess patients and...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed banned, fake, expired and otherwise unsafe products valued at about ₦8 billion after seizures across Nigeria’s...
Dr Niniola Williams, co-founder and chief executive of the Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust, has urged hospitals and communities to make infection prevention a routine priority. According to The...
Nigeria is facing a substantial shortage of community health workers as policymakers consider how to expand front line care and reduce dependence on external financing. At a high-level Abuja forum...
Nigeria has called for coordinated West African action to retain healthcare professionals as regional authorities develop a long-term workforce plan. The appeal was detailed in a report published by...
Katsina State authorities say most of the students who became ill following a bilharzia prevention exercise at Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, have left the hospital, while an...
Organisers of the 2026 Africa’s Clinical Research Ecosystem Summit have announced that the gathering will take place in Yaba Lagos, on November 27 and 28, with a focus on African participation and...
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers played out a 1–1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League...
Ukraine’s air raid alert app briefly sent false warnings about nuclear and chemical threats and...
Bank lending to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector fell by approximately 34 per cent between December...
A UK parliamentary committee has criticised the government for failing to deliver a clear and...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to...
The United Nations has begun winding down its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has identified two suspected Ebola disease...
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has condemned remarks referring to her Nigerian...
The Sokoto State Police Command says it is investigating a confrontation involving the convoy of...
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers played out a 1–1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League...
The United Nations has begun winding down its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the...
A UK parliamentary committee has criticised the government for failing to deliver a clear and...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to...
Bank lending to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector fell by approximately 34 per cent between December...
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has condemned remarks referring to her Nigerian...
Ukraine’s air raid alert app briefly sent false warnings about nuclear and chemical threats and...
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers played out a 1–1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League...
Nigerian period drama To Adaego With Love has emerged as the overall Best Film (Jury’s Choice) at...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has identified two suspected Ebola disease...
