Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away at 82
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, who has died age 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could deliver on the change he…
Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union and Mexico, setting an August 1 deadline for renegotiated trade deals to avert the new levies. The tariff threat, posted in letters to…
Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway project design enters final phase
The 1,028-kilometre six-lane dual carriageway Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Project has entered final stage, the ECOWAS Commission has said. This became feasible when key professionals from the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Member States—Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria met in Abidjan…
Call for the Tanzanian government to protect local entrepreneurs
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Director of Mr UK Electronics Limited Company, Profil Massawe has requested the government to establish stronger and more effective laws to protect and empower Tanzanian entrepreneurs. “When a local businessperson succeeds, the benefits stay within the…
NNPCL gives conditions for crude supply to Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said the state-owned oil firm would continue to supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery on a commercially willing buyer and willing seller basis. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this in…
UBA announces strategic expansion into key markets across Africa
UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate…
Sao Tome@50: Shettima to represent Tinubu at independence’s celebration
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will on Saturday depart Abuja for the city of Sao Tome, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of…
Transfer: Galatasaray to sign Maduka Okoye after Osimhen
Galatasaray have identified Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, to man their goal post next season. The Turkish side are already on the brink of sealing a deal for Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen. Maduka is currently facing scrutiny, as…
Otti vows to make Abia inhabitable for criminals, launches security trust fund
As Davido’s father, Arthur Eze, Innoson, banks donate generously UMUAHIA- Governor Alex Otti has vowed to make Abia inhabitable for criminals and perpetrators of insecurity. The Governor who made the vow while launching Abia Security Trust Fund Thursday at…
MTN Uganda Appoints Sylvia Elsheikh as New Chief Marketing Officer
Before joining MTN Uganda, Elsheikh served as CMO at Airtel Zambia from 2022 to 2025, where she led the company to consolidate its market leadership, achieving a value share exceeding 60%. She also oversaw the rollout of Zambia’s largest 5G…