Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Lends Voice Against Violence Towards Women In Ghana
Rukayat Shittu, who represents the Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, joined delegates from across the region in discussions focused on strengthening democratic institutions. Nigeria’s youngest serving lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, was among female legislators from across Africa…
Egyptian pharmaceutical firm to build major manufacturing plant in Abia
Mr Muhamed said the company was seeking a partnership with Abia State Government to establish the facility as part of its expansion strategy in Africa. He said the proposed plant would position Nigeria as a hub for advanced pharmaceutical…
Super Falcons defeat Tanzania in final WAFCON warm-up
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave the 10-time African champions the…
Military clears Niger national, Muhammad Zein-Nur of terrorist links
The Nigerian Army has cleared a Niger Republic national, Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi, of any affiliation with terrorist groups following a comprehensive investigation. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Military Information…
Nigeria bags four silver, two bronze at Africa’s premier Maths competition
Nigeria has won six medals at the 2026 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, reaffirming the country’s growing reputation in mathematics and science education across Africa. The Nigerian contingent secured four silver and two bronze medals…
Nigerian Lawmakers Seek Compensation for Victims of South Africa’s Anti-immigration Protests
The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses suffered by Nigerians during the recent wave of anti-immigration protests in South Africa, as lawmakers push for compensation for affected victims. The resolution followed the adoption of…
Updated list: 44 Visa-free countries Nigerians can visit
NIGERIAN PASSPORT RANKED 90TH GLOBALLY WITH ACCESS TO 44 COUNTRIES Nigeria’s passport may have dropped to 90th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, but holders can still travel to 44 destinations without obtaining a visa before departure. The July…
Ecowas Approved Historic $25 Billion Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline Project
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the long-awaited Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline, a landmark $25 billion infrastructure project designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria through several West African countries to Morocco and onward to Europe. The…
Africa Becomes Continent With Highest Population Facing Hunger – UN
Africa has been hit by severe climate-related shocks in recent years, and conflicts have aggravated the situationAfrica has for the first time become the continent with the largest number of people facing hunger, a UN report said Tuesday, as a…
Sudanese army sends massive reinforcements to Sahara desert
The Sudanese army sent massive military reinforcements to locations in the Sahara desert on Tuesday, marking new field movements after months of stalled military operations on this front. In June 2025, the Sudanese army announced it was evacuating the tri-border…