Ethiopia and Nigeria Partner to Build African-Made Drones
Ethiopia and Nigeria are collaborating to develop a fleet of African-made drones for both civilian and military use. Ethiopian officials recently hosted Nigerian Air Force members on tours of the country’s aircraft manufacturing and maintenance facilities, with Nigeria promising a…
Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Rehab: Lagos begins second phase August 19 – October 1
The Lagos State Government has announced that the second phase of maintenance work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and run through Wednesday, October 1, 2025. This follows the completion…
AfroBasket: D’Tigers Beat Defending Champions, Tunisia To Secure Back-To-Back Wins
Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured its second consecutive victory at the ongoing men’s 2025 Afrobasket championship in Angola, recording an impressive victory over Tunisia to maintain a winning streak, BSNSports.com.ng reports. D’Tigers overpowered Tunisia 87–66 in their second group game in Angola….
Davis Cup: Nigeria earns comeback win against Algeria
Nigeria opened their Davis Cup Africa Group III qualifying campaign in Harare, Zimbabwe, on a winning note, rallying from behind to edge Algeria 2-1 in their first match of the tournament on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian side…
Okonjo-Iweala unveils $50m fund to empower women in digital trade
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,has unveiled a $50 million global fund to empower women entrepreneurs in digital trade, warning that global commerce is facing “extremely challenging times” marked by rising unilateralism and protectionism. The initiative, known…
Sudan PM hails national team for eliminating high-ranked Nigeria from CHAN
Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris has praised the national football team’s “outstanding performance” in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), expressing Sudan’s pride in the team’s 4-0 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday. Sudan produced the biggest shock of CHAN 2024…
Côte d’Ivoire opposition leader dealt a blow in bid to run for president
The leader of Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party suffered a blow to his presidential hopes on Thursday as the head of the electoral commission said it would not be updating the electoral roll, from which he has been barred, before…
Egypt working with Qatar, US to revive 60-day Gaza truce plan: Foreign Minister
Egypt said on Tuesday that it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day ceasefire as part of a renewed push to end Israeli war on Gaza. Egypt, Qatar and the United States…
Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Seun Confirm, is dead
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor, Seun Confirm, who passed away from complications related to high Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The sad news was announced by fellow actress Jaiye Kuti in…
Uganda, Tanzania select gas pipeline consultant
Uganda, Tanzania select gas pipeline consultantUganda, Tanzania select gas pipeline consultant – The Observer Uganda and Tanzania have selected a consultant to undertake a feasibility study for the construction of a gas pipeline between the two countries. The…