ASSBIFI sounds alarm: Imminent stability crisis threatens Nigerian banks and financial sector
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has raised a significant alarm regarding an impending […]
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50 students escape captivity in Niger state, 265 still missing
At least 50 pupils and students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Kontagora, Niger State,
Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon
I was deeply saddened to learn of the kidnapping of priests, faithful, and students in Nigeria and Cameroon. I feel
ECOWAS urges global support to counter extremist surge
ECOWAS has warned the UN Security Council that terrorism has become an existential threat to West Africa, calling for global support and the accelerated deployment of the ECOWAS Standby Force.
Why Africa’s mineral-rich countries are not reaping the rewards of their wealth
Generating government revenue through natural resource taxation is critically important for sub-Saharan African countries seeking to improve infrastructure, health services and meet social development goals.
Tanzanian TikTok star Niffer charged with treason
Tanzanian TikTok personality Jenifer Bilikwiza Jovin, known as Niffer, faces treason charges after allegedly encouraging election protests, prompting widespread condemnation across Africa.
WATCH: DR Congo’s Minister of Mines survives plane crash
A plane carrying the Congolese Minister of Mines veered off the runway and caught fire in Kolwezi
‘Unimaginable’: More than half of Sudan needs humanitarian aid – NGO
More than half of Sudan’s population now requires humanitarian assistance as the conflict between the army and RSF intensifies.
Nigeria remains Africa’s top oil producer, despite failing to reach OPEC quota for 3 months
Nigeria’s oil output rose slightly to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in October, maintaining its lead in Africa despite falling short of its OPEC quota for the third consecutive month.
Primate Ayodele issues fresh prophecies on Ghana, Mali, others
Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued fresh prophecies warning of political upheavals, leadership crises, and security threats across several African nations.