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Features

Visa-free Africa: Between opportunities and national sovereignty threats 

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by KEHINDE OSASONA

There is an ongoing campaign on the need for African countries to open their borders for Africans in order to enhance trade relations and economic development of the continent. KEHINDE …

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Nigerian News

Trans African Tourism campaigns for visa free barriers in Africa

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign has called for dismantling of visa barriers that fragment the continent, stifle tourism, and hinder the free movement of 1.4 billion Africans. The …

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Nigerian News

Coalition raises alarm over unlawful dismissals, preferential hiring, others at AMCOW

August 14, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Blueprint

The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), the umbrella body of youth groups drawn across the six geopolitical zones, has expressed concern over developments at African Ministers Council on Water …

Coalition raises alarm over unlawful dismissals, preferential hiring, others at AMCOW Read More
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Nigerian News

How to better secure Africa will top agenda at  defence chiefs summit – CDS

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Samson Benjamin

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian military is willing to work with other militaries on the continent of Africa to ensure the security of …

How to better secure Africa will top agenda at  defence chiefs summit – CDS Read More
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World Stage

Mali arrests soldiers over ‘plot to topple military junta’

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the west African country in a coup, sources told AFP on Sunday. …

Mali arrests soldiers over ‘plot to topple military junta’ Read More
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Nigerian News

Global leaders, investors for Abuja ‘Innovate Africa’ confab October 23   

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Donald Iorchir

   Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Innovate Africa Corporation, a pan-Africa economic growth sustainability platform, Uloma Onyebuchi, has unveiled plans to hold the 2nd edition of ‘Re-Imagining Africa’s Leadership …

Global leaders, investors for Abuja ‘Innovate Africa’ confab October 23    Read More
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Features

Lagos nears malaria elimination, set to become first in West Africa

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Admin I

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is on the verge of making history, positioning itself to become the first West African geopolitical zone to …

Lagos nears malaria elimination, set to become first in West Africa Read More
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Business

Bruit Costaud, Policy Vault Africa partner to transform policy access, advocacy

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

In a significant move aimed at enhancing access to public policy information and strengthening governance frameworks across Africa, Bruit Costaud Government Affairs Et Al has signed a strategic Memorandum of …

Bruit Costaud, Policy Vault Africa partner to transform policy access, advocacy Read More
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Opinion

Energy realism for Africa: Unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Dr. Obinna Onyekwena

As Nigeria and the broader African continent grapple with the dual imperatives of economic development and global climate commitments, a critical conversation is emerging—one that challenges the prevailing narratives pushed …

Energy realism for Africa: Unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward Read More
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World Stage

Tanzania bans foreigners from running small businesses *Full list

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Tanzanian government has announced a sweeping ban on foreign nationals participating in more than 20 small-scale business activities across the country. The directive, issued on July 28, is part …

Tanzania bans foreigners from running small businesses *Full list Read More
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World Stage

At 83, Ivory Coast’s President Ouattara declares bid for 4th term

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has officially announced his candidacy for a fourth term in the upcoming October 25 presidential election, a move that has ignited political tensions in the …

At 83, Ivory Coast’s President Ouattara declares bid for 4th term Read More
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Nigerian News

Seek dialogue instead of military approach – ITUC -Africa tells Ethiopia, Eritrea

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 - by Moses John

    The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has urged the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea to seek dialogue instead of the military action in …

Seek dialogue instead of military approach – ITUC -Africa tells Ethiopia, Eritrea Read More
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Nigerian News

Foundation launches Pan-African policy initiative

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, in partnership with four major African and international organisations, has announced the launch of a pioneering pan-African initiative aimed at transforming public policy across the continent. The …

Foundation launches Pan-African policy initiative Read More
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Nigerian News

International oil traders frustrating refineries in Africa – Dangote

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Admin I

Founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote,  Tuesday, said international traders are deliberately frustrating the establishment of new refineries and the efficient operation of existing ones in …

International oil traders frustrating refineries in Africa – Dangote Read More
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World Stage

France ends 65-year military presence in Senegal

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

France has officially ended its military presence in Senegal, handing over its last two military bases on Thursday and marking the conclusion of a 65-year deployment in the West African …

France ends 65-year military presence in Senegal Read More
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Security & Crime

ECOWAS adopts standby force training policy to boost regional peace, security

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Admin I

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed a unified training policy for peace support operations, marking a major step towards operationalising its Standby Force in a bid …

ECOWAS adopts standby force training policy to boost regional peace, security Read More
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Business

Collaboration on energy utilisation ideal for Africa – Alake

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

At the ongoing 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) holding at the State House Abuja, Nigeria’s minister of solid minerals development, Dr Dele Alake, said the ongoing …

Collaboration on energy utilisation ideal for Africa – Alake Read More
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World Stage

At 92, Cameroon President Biya gears up for 8th term

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, has officially declared his intention to run for an eighth term in the country’s presidential election scheduled for October. The 92-year-old leader made the announcement …

At 92, Cameroon President Biya gears up for 8th term Read More
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World Stage

Like Nigeria, Kenya gear up for presidential election in 2027

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Kenya’s electoral commissioners were sworn in on Friday, following months of legal wrangling, paving the way for polls in 2027. The Independent Electoral Board of Commission (IEBC) plays a crucial …

Like Nigeria, Kenya gear up for presidential election in 2027 Read More
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Business

UBA announces strategic expansion into key markets across Africa

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by David Agba

UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s …

UBA announces strategic expansion into key markets across Africa Read More
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World Stage

How Couple were murdered at home after 30 years abroad – Report

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Tragedy struck in Entebbe, Uganda, as a couple recently returned from Switzerland after more than three decades was brutally murdered at their retirement home. David Mutaaga, 69, and his wife, …

How Couple were murdered at home after 30 years abroad – Report Read More
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World Stage

Kenya charges 37 arrested at anti-government protests with terrorism

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Kenya will press terrorism charges against 37 people arrested at deadly anti-government protests in late June, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Initially held to mark a year since massive youth-led demonstrations …

Kenya charges 37 arrested at anti-government protests with terrorism Read More
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Opinion

‘Nwabuezes’: 17 years marital journey, 10 years of philanthropism through Tilova for Africa

July 8, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Chimezie Anaso

On July 5, 2025, the God ordained marriage between Martin Nwabueze and Chisom clocked 17 years. The union is handsomely , beautifully and richly blessed with children who are doing …

‘Nwabuezes’: 17 years marital journey, 10 years of philanthropism through Tilova for Africa Read More
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Nigerian News

2025 Hive Africa Summit: Nigeria, 20 others make waves in Lusaka

July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 - by Blueprint

Over 120 top CEOs and entrepreneurs from 21 countries gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, for the landmark 10th edition of the HIVE Africa Summit. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka was …

2025 Hive Africa Summit: Nigeria, 20 others make waves in Lusaka Read More
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World Stage

Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia’s Mogadishu airport

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A Ugandan military helicopter with eight people on board crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a Ugandan army spokesman has told the BBC. …

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Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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