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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling between five and 10 per cent...
South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to elect representatives to municipal councils across the country in a contest that could further weaken the African National...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged registered voters to participate in the country’s local government elections scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, saying their votes can help improve...
The United States has notified South Africa and Rwanda of its intention to terminate their eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade programme that provides qualifying...
Human Rights Watch has accused Zambian security forces of carrying out a crackdown on opposition members, supporters, lawyers, journalists and government critics in the period surrounding the...
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally assumed his diplomatic responsibilities after presenting copies of his Letters of Credence to officials of South Africa’s...
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...
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP Carla Lockhart has resigned from the party over disagreements about its response to the renewed Drumcree parading dispute in Northern Ireland. Lockhart, who...
The United Kingdom government has announced changes to its immigration settlement rules, extending the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to 10 years for most...
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...
Nigerian-born legal scholar Professor Dapo Akande has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), securing a nine-year term at the United Nations’ principal judicial...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced an extended special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom, giving Nigerians in the country additional time to access passport...
Nigerians living in Northern England have called on the Federal Government to establish a permanent passport and consular service in Manchester, citing the high demand recorded during a recent...
Nigeria recorded $2.85 billion in diaspora remittance inflows through licensed international money transfer operators (IMTOs) between January and June 2026, an increase of 38.16 per cent compared with...
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...
Democrats made early gains in the United States midterm elections after winning a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina, as counting continued across competitive races that could determine...
The United States carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, complicating a diplomatic effort to contain a war that has...
The reported death toll from Russian strikes on an aid distribution centre and nearby shelter in southeastern Ukraine rose on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, as rescuers continued searching for people...
Two helicopters collided while attempting to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, killing a tourist from India and injuring other people. The aircraft were operating...
Iranian negotiators have concluded consultations in Doha without reaching an agreement to end the conflict with the United States, although Qatar’s role as a go-between remains active. The...
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...
South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to elect representatives to municipal councils across the country in a contest that could further weaken the African National...
Democrats have secured control of the United States Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a significant shift in congressional power and creating a new challenge for President Donald...
Nigeria’s proposed state police system has moved a step closer to establishment after the National Assembly confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the constitutional amendment...
The National Assembly Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed creating 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives as part of efforts to improve...
Polling stations have opened across the United States for the 2026 midterm elections, with voters deciding who will control Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s second term...
Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff election, becoming the country’s first woman elected to the presidency after securing 57.6 per cent of the vote. The Central Election...
Human Rights Watch has accused Zambian security forces of carrying out a crackdown on opposition members, supporters, lawyers, journalists and government critics in the period surrounding the...
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...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling between five and 10 per cent of its equity through an initial public offering, potentially opening part of the state-owned energy...
African-owned mobile game developer Rise of Fearless has secured $1 million in funding from Epic Edges Capital, with reports published on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 outlining plans for technology...
Federal debt servicing was equivalent to more than 91 per cent of Nigeria’s recorded revenue in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures newly examined in reports published on Tuesday, 3...
Nigeria’s private sector grew for a ninth consecutive month in October 2026, but the pace eased as fuel and other operating expenses increased, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank...
Nigeria’s foreign-exchange market recorded $3.71 billion in spot and derivatives transactions in the week ended Friday, 30 October 2026, a 43.02 per cent increase from the preceding week. Reports...
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...
Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman was introduced as a substitute as Atletico Madrid lost 2-0 at home to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The Nigerian entered...
Nigeria has secured places on several shortlists for the 2026 Confederation of African Football Women’s Awards, with the Super Falcons and three players recognized in nominations reported on Tuesday...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons players have started receiving the naira equivalent of $100,000 each, according to reports published on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, following a government statement confirming...
Nigeria’s Flamingos advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 1–0 in Morocco on Sunday, 1 November. Captain Azeezat Oduntan scored a late winner...
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...
Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has released a politically charged music video titled Beg Your Papa, addressing President Bola Tinubu through the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, in a critique of...
Which Way, a Lagos-based musical family drama directed by Jide Okeke, is scheduled to receive its African premiere at the 2026 Africa International Film Festival on Tuesday, 3 November. The screening...
The 15th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has opened in Lagos, with Nigerian and international film personalities attending its Sunday, 1 November 2026, opening gala. The festival continues...
Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has passed one billion cumulative views on his official YouTube channel, a milestone highlighted in reports published on Monday, 2 November 2026. The figures...
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...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has clarified that the ₦10 billion emergency intervention approved by President Bola Tinubu is intended to strengthen the country’s...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that monitoring of the 62 contacts identified following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in the country is expected to...
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...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling between five and 10 per cent...
Democrats made early gains in the United States midterm elections after winning a Republican-held...
Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman was introduced as a substitute as Atletico Madrid lost 2-0 at...
South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to elect representatives to...
Nigerian-born legal scholar Professor Dapo Akande has been elected as a judge of the International...
Democrats have secured control of the United States Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a...
African-owned mobile game developer Rise of Fearless has secured $1 million in funding from Epic...
Federal debt servicing was equivalent to more than 91 per cent of Nigeria’s recorded revenue in the...
Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has released a politically charged music video titled Beg Your...
Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman was introduced as a substitute as Atletico Madrid lost 2-0 at...
South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to elect representatives to...
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP Carla Lockhart has resigned from the party over disagreements...
South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to elect representatives to...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling between five and 10 per cent...
Nigerian-born legal scholar Professor Dapo Akande has been elected as a judge of the International...
Democrats made early gains in the United States midterm elections after winning a Republican-held...
Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman was introduced as a substitute as Atletico Madrid lost 2-0 at...
Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has released a politically charged music video titled Beg Your...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has clarified that the ₦10 billion...
