Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, announces bid for eighth presidential term
The world’s oldest head of state, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to extend his 43 years in power. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the…
Ecobank Nigeria boosts confidence with 50% early Eurobond repayment
Ecobank has demonstrated strong liquidity and financial resilience by repaying 50 per cent of its Eurobond ahead of the scheduled maturity in February 2026. The repaying was confirmed in a statement, which said, “Ecobank Nigeria Limited has confirmed the success…
Afghan taxi drivers beat the heat with handmade air coolers
Afghanistan taxi drivers use handmade coolers to beat the heat In a sweltering city in Afghanistan, taxis have been spotted with scrubby barrels and exhaust tubes mounted to their roofs. These are the hand-made air coolers that taxi drivers have…
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…
Nigeria can’t take Venezuelan deportees from US, says Yusuf Tuggar
Anadolu via Getty Images Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar in Russia in 2024. “We already have over 230 million people,” says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners…