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Nigeria: Iheanacho Fires Celtic Into Scottish Cup Final
In one decisive stretch of football, the Super Eagles forward reminded everyone what he brings; instinct, timing, and the ability to decide games...
Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Conveys Condolences to the Family of Former Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Galadima
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), Dr Patrice Motsepe, is deeply saddened by the passing of former Nigerian Football Federation ("NFF")...
Rwanda: A Growing Service Economy Held Back By Silence and Weak Accountability
Rwanda's services sector accounting for 52% of GDP in Q4 2025 looks, at first glance, like progress. On paper, it signals a transition;...
Rwanda: Rwanda Beat Vanuatu to Earn First Win At ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy
Rwanda bounced back from their opening loss to Italy with a convincing 41-run victory over Vanuatu on Sunday at Gahanga Cricket Stadium Main...
Rwanda: Prosper Nkomezi Unveils First Stops for Us Tour
Gospel music artist Prosper Nkomezi has announced plans for a five-city tour in the United States, marking a major step in expanding his...
Liberia: Freeport of Monrovia Holds High-Intensity Port Security Drill
MONROVIA, Liberia, April 20, 2026 -- The Freeport of Monrovia briefly suspended normal operations Thursday as the National Port Authority, working with maritime...
Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Outlines Strategies for Sustained Growth, Pricing Shocks Protection
Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has highlighted strategies aimed at sustaining the company's growth and protecting customers from pricing shocks occasioned by rising...
Nigeria: SMEs Wait for Credit Flow As CBN Recapitalisation Expands Banks’ Lending Capacity
Nigeria's banking sector has entered a new phase of financial strength following the successful completion of a sweeping recapitalisation programme, but concerns remain over...
Nigeria: High Costs, Insecurity Keep Shipping Lines Away From Onne, Warri, Other Ports
Insecurity and rising operational costs have continued to undermine the viability of Nigeria's eastern ports, with industry stakeholders warning that shipping lines are increasingly...
Kenya: Ledama Tells Opposition to ‘Stop Blaming Ruto for Everything’ Amid Fuel Price Debate
Nairobi -- Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has called on opposition leaders to stop politicising fuel price discussions, arguing that the debate should...
Nigeria: Govt Denies Federation Revenue Diversion
ABUJA -- The Federal Government has dismissed claims of hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing such reports as a misrepresentation of findings...
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe and Zambia to Ban Trains, Heavy Trucks From Passing Through Iconic Victoria Falls Bridge
ZAMBIA and Zimbabwe have agreed to ban trains and heavy goods vehicles from using the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, in a major policy...
Nigeria: CBN Leverages Digital Finance to Expand Access to Financial Services
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking new steps to strengthen trust in Nigeria's financial system as it moves to tighten oversight of...
Nigeria: World Bank Report – No Leakage in Federation Revenue – Govt
The Federal Government says deductions from the federation earnings by the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, are being misrepresented as a diversion of...
Nigeria: Foreign Travel Advisories: Nigeria Should Invoke Reciprocity
Are Nigerian citizens in the US and at home guided by any travel advisory for their safety when visiting the US and other...
Rwanda: Rising Truck Volumes At Rusumo Pile Pressure On Infrastructure
More than 600 trucks now cross Rusumo border every day, twice the number recorded just three years ago, something that has rapidly transformed...
Kenya: Oburu Oginga Warns Against ‘Reckless Tax Removal’ Amid Fuel Price Pressure
Nairobi -- ODM leader Oburu Oginga has cautioned against the "reckless removal of taxes" as pressure mounts on the government to further cut...
Nigeria: Govt Debunks Hidden Spending Claims, Clarifies World Bank Report
Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of State for Finance, has dismissed reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as misinterpretations of...
Nigeria: Inside the Growing Bird Strike Crisis Affecting Nigeria’s Aviation Sector
Recurring wildlife collisions with aircraft are exposing environmental and operational gaps across Nigerian airports and testing aviation safety...
Sudan: 46 Companies Qualified to Bid for Irrigation Canal Maintenance At Gezira Scheme
Madani, April 18, 2026 (SUNA) - The Gezira Scheme administration has completed the evaluation of bids to prequalify companies for irrigation canal maintenance, including...
Malawi: FAM Apologises Over Charity Shield Medal Ceremony Chaos At Bingu Stadium
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has issued a formal apology following the controversy that marred the medal presentation during the NBS Charity...
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s Economy Is Booming On the Back of U.S.$1.2 Billion Forex Reserve – Says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is on a firm recovery path anchored by a stable macro-economic...
Nigeria: Presidency Fires Back At Critics, Highlights Nigeria GDP Rise
The Presidency has defended the economic performance of the Tinubu administration, citing Nigeria's position among Africa's largest economies by purchasing power parity...
Nigeria: Govt Denies ‘Hidden Spending’ Claims, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings...
Nigeria: Fela’s Music Catalogue Not for Sale, Remains Family Property – Femi Kuti
Grammy-nominated artist Femi Kuti has clarified that the musical works of his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, remain the exclusive property of the...
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Banks Better Shielded From Global Shocks After Recapitalisation – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria's recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise, saying the stronger capital buffers are already helping to shield the...
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Slams Igbos Dragging Fellow Kinsmen for Supporting Tinubu
Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has hit out at Igbo individuals who attack their fellow kinsmen for supporting President Bola Ahmed...
Nigeria: Banks in Regulatory, Legal Limbo Will Meet Capital Requirement – CBN
Weeks after the conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, anxiety has continued to mount among customers of banks entangled in regulatory and judicial...