U.S. tariffs push South Africa to revive ties with Türkiye after 12 years
South Africa aims to establish new international partnerships due to heightened trade tensions with the USA. The Türkiye–South Africa Bi-National Commission, agreed in 2012, became operational on October 15, 2023. Focus areas include energy development, industrial cooperation, and value-added manufacturing…
NYSC certificate: Allow DSS probe Tunji-Ojo – Ijele tells Tinubu
Convener of the League for Good Governance, Isaiah Ijele, has called on President Bola Tinubu to allow the Department of State Services, DSS, to investigate the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate scandal hung on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi…
MTN launches integrated home-mobile plans
MTN has launched integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it shifts its focus to the connected home.MTN South Africa has launched a portfolio of integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it moves to beyond its previous “Ambition 2025”…
Full list of nominees for CAF Awards 2025 unveiled
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the complete list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place later this year. The CAF aawards celebrates outstanding performances and achievements across African football, recognising excellence among players,…
Nigeria missing as IMF lists Africa’s fastest-growing economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from its latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, naming Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda among the continent’s top performers. The IMF said the five nations are now ranked among…
Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president and thanks protesters
Madagascar’s military leader thanks Gen Z protesters as he is sworn inCol Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the new president of Madagascar days after a military takeover on the Indian Ocean nation. He swapped his fatigues for a…
Japa: Specialist nurses raise alarm amid exodus
Nurse anaesthetists in Nigeria have raised the alarm over what they described as a looming collapse in anaesthesia services nationwide due to increasing neglect, poor working conditions, and the unrelenting effects of the “JAPA” syndrome. Anaesthetic nurses are specialists who…
Nigeria’s open banking will happen soon – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that open banking has not gone live yet, despite earlier expectations of an August 2025 rollout. The regulator, however, assured that work is progressing on the governance structure and API standardisation required…
Burkina Faso’s Yago slams FIFA, CAF after Eagle’s W’Cup playoff qualification
Burkinabé defender Steve Yago has voiced his frustration over Burkina Faso’s failure to reach the CAF playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, questioning how Nigeria advanced ahead of his country despite their strong qualifying campaign. Following Nigeria’s 4–0 win over…
Nigeria dominates Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 university rankings with 24 institutions
Nigeria has taken the top spot in Sub-Saharan Africa’s higher education rankings, with 24 universities listed in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. This makes Nigeria the most represented country in the region, ahead of South Africa, which…