Dangote Refinery: Africa’s largest oil refinery rises in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria is home to the world’s largest single-train oil refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a landmark industrial project located in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State. Owned by Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the refinery represents a…
Justice Annie Jiagge becomes face of Ghana’s new GH¢10 banknote
Ghana has honoured one of its most influential legal pioneers, Justice Annie Ruth Jiagge, by featuring her portrait on the newly introduced GH¢10 banknote under the Bank of Ghana’s Cedi Heritage Series. The celebrated jurist, who lived from 1918 to…
Over 180 people survive as cruise ship capsizes after tanker collision on Mississippi River
A major maritime accident occurred on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, after a large tanker collided with a passenger cruise ship, causing it to take on water, overturn and partially sink. The incident happened on…
2027: ECOWAS appoints ex-Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo to lead observers
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has appointed former Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to head its Election Observation Mission to Nigeria ahead of the January 2027 general elections.The appointment was announced in a statement released by…
Cooking gas price hits N1,800/kg in Abuja, N1,650 in Lagos, Ogun
The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, has increased to as high as N1,650 per kilogramme (kg) in Lagos and Ogun states, and N1,800 per kg in Abuja. It was observed on Thursday that LPG…
Senate Passes Bill to Amend National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking to amend the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act No. 45, 2023, in a move aimed at strengthening the administration, regulation and coordination of public senior secondary education across the country. The…
Obi’s Disrespect For National Anthem Shows He Is Unfit To Lead Nigeria — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of demonstrating lawlessness. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory , Nyesom Wike, has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of…
Nigerian-born NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon inspires Africa on CNN
Basketball enthusiasts across Africa are set for an inspiring encounter with Nigerian-born basketball legend Hakeem Olajuwon as he takes the spotlight on CNN’s African Voices, in a special edition sponsored by telecommunications company Globacom (Glo). The programme will celebrate the…
Lagos Assembly Confirms Tayo-Makanjuola As Auditor-General
The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola as the substantive Auditor-General of Lagos State following her nomination by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The confirmation was approved during plenary on Monday, November 9, 2026, after lawmakers considered…
Ghanaian Scholar Nana Kwame Osei Fordjour Makes History, Wins Inaugural US Early Career Award
GHANAIAN SCHOLAR NANA KWAME OSEI FORDJOUR MAKES HISTORY, WINS INAUGURAL US EARLY CAREER AWARD A Ghanaian academic based in the United States, Dr Nana Kwame Osei Fordjour, has made history after emerging as the first recipient of the Early Career…