Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations Over Deadly Civilian Strikes as Zelenskyy Pushes Peace Plan at U.N.
Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations Over Deadly Civilian Strikes as Zelenskyy Pushes Peace Plan at U.N. Drone attacks escalate ahead of key diplomatic week in New York. Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Monday, September 22, of carrying out drone strikes that killed civilians, intensifying tensions as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to press […]
Addis Ababa’s Drive to Become “Dubai of Africa” Displaces Thousands, Raises Fears of Cultural Loss
Addis Ababa’s Drive to Become “Dubai of Africa” Displaces Thousands, Raises Fears of Cultural Loss Urban redevelopment demolishes historic neighborhoods as city officials push for modernization. Ethiopia’s capital is in the middle of one of its biggest overhauls in decades, with sweeping redevelopment projects aimed at turning the city into a modern hub officials call […]
Basira Umar Appointed First Female Chief Registrar of Katsina High Court
Basira Umar Appointed First Female Chief Registrar of Katsina High Court Judicial Service Commission breaks gender barrier with historic appointment. History was made in Katsina State at the weekend as Dr. Basira Umar was appointed the new Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, becoming the first woman to hold the position since the […]
Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 25 Terrorists in Night Raids Across Borno, Yobe
Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 25 Terrorists in Night Raids Across Borno, Yobe Military says precision strikes targeted insurgent movements near Banki and Bula as counter-insurgency operations intensify. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that more than 25 terrorists were killed in coordinated night airstrikes in Borno and Yobe states, as security forces intensified […]
Nigerian Stock Market Records ₦822bn Weekly Gain as Investors Re-enter Equities
Nigerian Stock Market Records ₦822bn Weekly Gain as Investors Re-enter Equities Banking, consumer goods and telecom stocks lead rally as market capitalization nears ₦90 trillion. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed last week on a bullish note, with investors recording a ₦822 billion gain in market capitalization as renewed confidence drove fresh demand for equities. Data […]
Guinea Holds Referendum on New Constitution That Could Pave Way for Coup Leader to Run for President
Guinea Holds Referendum on New Constitution That Could Pave Way for Coup Leader to Run for President Draft extends presidential term, allows military figures to contest elections, and restricts opposition as critics warn of a democratic rollback. On Sunday, September 21, Guinea voted in a constitutional referendum that could change the country’s future by making […]
Chad’s Parliament Approves Scrapping of Presidential Term Limits Amid Opposition Outcry
Chad’s Parliament Approves Scrapping of Presidential Term Limits Amid Opposition Outcry Reforms extend term from five to seven years, allow indefinite re-election as critics warn of democratic backsliding. Chad has moved closer to abolishing presidential term limits after its National Assembly overwhelmingly approved sweeping constitutional reforms that extend the presidential mandate from five to seven […]
Nigeria’s Central Bank Cuts Key Lending Rate to 27% in First Reduction Since 2020
Nigeria’s Central Bank Cuts Key Lending Rate to 27% in First Reduction Since 2020 Move aims to boost growth as inflation eases; economists had expected a deeper cut. Nigeria’s Central Bank on Tuesday made its first interest rate cut in five years, trimming the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points from 27.50 % […]
Nigeria Posts N3.65 Trillion Federal Revenue in September 2025, up 411% from May 2023
Nigeria Posts N3.65 Trillion Federal Revenue in September 2025, up 411% from May 2023 FIRS credits bold fiscal reforms, non-oil growth, and compliance improvements for record surge, even as borrowing remains part of fiscal strategy. Nigeria’s federal revenue surged to N3.65 trillion in September 2025, a leap of 411 percent over the N711 billion recorded […]
AU Names Top 10 Education Innovators for 2025, Offers Grants to Scale Transformative Solutions
AU Names Top 10 Education Innovators for 2025, Offers Grants to Scale Transformative Solutions From over 700 entries across the continent, African Union selects ten trailblazers to compete for USD 30,000 awards in final pitch to reshape Africa’s learning systems. The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, has […]