Uganda bans live broadcast of riots ahead of January election
The Ugandan authorities have announced a ban on live broadcasts effective from Monday as part of a move to restrict coverage of unrest ahead of the country’s upcoming election. The…
BREAKING: Benin Republic soldiers announces President Talon’s removal in attempted coup
A group of military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, who is due to step down next April after 10 years in power.…
GSMA: Africa records world’s lowest mobile Internet use
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the world’s least connected region, with just a quarter of its population using mobile Internet, according to the latest GSMA report. The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity…
Nigerian passport climbs to 88th in global ranking
The Nigerian passport has recorded its highest ranking in five years, rising to 88th place out of 199 in the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 18. The index…
Cardoso named Central Bank Governor of the Year in Africa
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards Gala, held in Abidjan,…
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu speaks on his mid-term performance, says security, economy improving
To mark the second anniversary of his administration, President Bola Tinubu issued a statement to say indices on key sectors are looking good. Below is the full text. Fellow Nigerians,…
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2025 Grammy Awards: Tems wins Best African Music Performance
The Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. She secured the award with her song…
Niger Coup: ECOWAS Deploying Back-Channel Strategies To Avoid Bloodshed – Tinubu
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying back-channel strategies to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic. The regional bloc, while trying to avoid bloodshed in the West…
Nigerians resumes flight operations as UAE lifts visa ban
The United Arab Emirates, on Monday, lifted its months-long visa ban on Nigerians. Consequently, Etihad and Emirates Airlines will resume flight operations in Nigeria immediately. “President Bola Tinubu and President…
FG assures refugees, migrants safe home return by 2024
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu has disclosed the federal government’s readiness to return refugees and migrants to their various homes by 2024. She said structures…
