Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday in Bloemfontein. The Galatasaray forward limped off during Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday after picking up a shin injury. He initially attempted to continue but was replaced by Cyril […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component under Operation Hadin Kai has killed more than 30 terrorists during a coordinated offensive with ground troops in Borno State. NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement issued to defence correspondents in Abuja on Saturday. He said the operation was carried […]
In April 1955, the Berlin Philharmonic faced a moment of uncertainty. Its great conductor, Wilhelm Furtwängler, had died, leaving behind one of the world’s finest orchestras but no one to hold it together. A hall of virtuosos risked splintering into noise. Then Herbert von Karajan stepped to the podium. With a single lift of his […]
Ruth Elton was a British-born missionary who spent nearly nine decades in Nigeria. Fondly called Mama Elton, she was the daughter of Sydney Granville and Hannah Elton, pioneers of the Pentecostal revival in Nigeria. On Saturday in Ilesa, Osun State, was the quiet passing of this woman who gave up her British citizenship to embrace […]
WeTalkSound, a 360 music company based in Nigeria, has partnered with Apple Music to curate playlists Dolapo Amusat, Founder and CEO of WeTalkSound, sees the company’s new role as an official curator on Apple Music as a key step for Africans in shaping how African music reaches the world. “For me, the win here is […]
Ugochinyelu Anidi, the founder and CEO of Books for Umu Ntii (BUN), an initiative geared towards promoting African children’s literature. Ugochinyelu, a lawyer cum teacher, has over 14 years of teaching experience, both at the primary school level and as a university lecturer in law, has trained aspiring African writers in the art of children’s […]
Nigeria’s financial services landscape is undergoing a profound shift with women-led innovations in fintech expanding access to banking, payments, and credit for millions of unbanked and underbanked citizens. These women are leveraging technology, policy advocacy, and community-driven solutions to bring financial services to underserved populations, particularly women and small-scale entrepreneurs. Here is a list of […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an outbreak of the Ebola virus disease in the south-central Kasai region after 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths were reported. The outbreak has affected Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai, where health officials investigated after the cases and the deaths were reported with the patients presenting […]
Africa’s downstream energy sector continually faces pressure to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainable practices. Over the past four years, TradeGrid has helped businesses bridge working capital gaps and streamline procurement. With a growing range of services, the company improves cash flow and operational continuity across Africa, maintaining a strong presence in key […]
Uchenna Ewelike, executive secretary/ chief executive officer, Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), has said that about 2.7million residents have registered into the ImoCare Health Insurance Programme within two and a half years of operation. Ewelik said this in a keynote address at the stakeholders’ engagement, organised by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in […]