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…
NERC approves N28bn for DisCos to rollout free meters
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the disbursement of N28 billion to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for the procurement and installation of meters under the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) tranche B scheme. The fund, which serves as a…
Nigerian govt deploys professors, lecturers to Sierra Leone, Uganda
The Federal Government has deployed 12 Technical Aid Corps, TAC, volunteers comprising professors and lecturers to Sierra Leone and the Republic of Uganda to bridge educational gaps. The deployment was done by Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General of the Nigerian…
Nollywood Mourns as Another Veteran Actress Dies
Veteran Nollywood actress Iya Ile Okan has passed away, as confirmed by actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod on Wednesday. Afod announced her death in a heartfelt post on his Instagram page, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. “We finally…
South Korean court strikes down $1bn payout in ‘divorce of the century’
The case has been dubbed by South Korean media as the ‘divorce of the century’ South Korea’s Supreme Court has struck down a lower court’s order for billionaire Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife a 1.38tn won ($1bn; £788m) settlement,…
AU Suspends Madagascar After Military Coup Ousts President Rajoelina
The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar after a military coup ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The AU said the suspension would remain “until constitutional order is restoredColonel Michael Randrianirina, head of an elite army unit, declared himself interim president and…
Cameroon Erupts in Protests as 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Heads for Eighth Term
Cameroon Boils Over After Preliminary Election Results Tensions have erupted across Cameroon following the announcement of preliminary election results indicating that 92-year-old President Paul Biya is on track to secure his eighth term in office. Biya, who has ruled…