Burna Boy becomes first African artist to be nominated for Grammys 6 consecutive years
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist have Grammy nominations…
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Kemi Badenoch’ll enhance Nigeria-UK relationship, pride to Africa – Afenifere
The National Leader of Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, on Sunday described the emergence of Mrs Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke…
Davido breaks record for most watched TikTok live stream in Africa
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has broken the record for the most-watched TikTok live stream in Africa with 389,800…
BRICS will elevate Africa, more countries will join – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday lauded the inclusion of some African countries, including…
Dangote Refinery will propel Africa out of poverty — AU emissary Chambas
African Union Representative Mohammed Chambas said Dangote Refinery would propel Africa out of poverty. A statement on Monday by Dangote…
Peter Obi links insecurity in Africa to poverty, unemployment, inequality, corruption
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has said that the security challenges…
Libya sells cheapest petrol in Africa at N52 per litre as Nigeria’s fuel goes above N950
Libya sells Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at the cheapest price in Africa at N52 ($0.031) per liter or 0.15 Libyan…
Rwanda becomes first in Africa to begin Mpox vaccination
Rwanda has launched the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s fight against the…
Tinubu laments mass exodus of skilled professionals from Africa
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the exodus of skills…
‘Women’ re not treated properly in Africa’ – Joeboy
Popular singer Joseph Akinfenwaa Donus, aka Joeboy, has revealed the inspiration behind his hit song ‘Better.’ The singer explained that…
‘Africa needs business, not aid’ – LBS Alumni members chart course for economic growth
Alumni members of the Lagos Business School, LBS, have highlighted the crucial role of national corporations in driving business and…
Libya displaces Nigeria as largest crude oil producer in Africa – OPEC
Libya displaced Nigeria, the largest producer of crude oil in Africa, in March. This is according to the Organization of…
Sub-Saharan Africa among highest inequality globally – World Bank
The World Bank says inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of the highest in the world. On Tuesday, the Washinton-based…
Tinubu appeals for peace in Africa, global trouble spots
President Bola Tinubu has appealed for global peace and stability in Africa and other trouble spots around the world. NAN…
Q1 2024: NGX records 39.8% gains, becomes second best-performing stock in Africa
The Nigerian stock market gained 39.8 per in the first quarter of 2024, becoming the second best-performing stock amid economic…
Democracy improving in Nigeria, Africa despite challenges – Report
The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2023 Report has revealed that democracy is improving in Nigeria and other African countries…
Mourinho explains why he can’t go to Africa
Former Chelsea and AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho has said that he cannot go to Africa due to crazy fans.…
AFCON: South Africans will attack Nigerians, xenophobia not football – Peterside
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has claimed that South Africans will attack Nigerians if the Super Eagles defeat the Bafana…
Nigeria voter turnout worse among top 20 countries in Africa – Research Group
The Election Evidence Nigeria Project (EEP), an initiative of independent researchers working on Nigerian elections, has provided major reasons for…
Nigerian military best trained, exposed in Africa – AA chairman, Omo-Aje
The National Chairman of Action Alliance, AA, Dr. Adekunle Rufai Omo-Aje, says the Nigerian military is one of the best…
More men commit suicide in Africa than women – CDC
Dr Naeem Dalal, the Advisor, Non-communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has…
Tinubu to depart Nigeria Saturday for G20 Compact with Africa in Germany
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, depart Abuja for Berlin, Germany, to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference…