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In the dense vegetation of Nigeria’s Sambisa Forest, foreign fighters move silently alongside local insurgents, their expertise honed in conflict zones from Libya to Mali. This transnational dimension of terrorism represents one of the most pressing yet least understood aspects of Nigeria’s security crisis. As states and businesses count mounting losses from the insurgency and […]

Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has said that the 10th House will prioritise the passage of the Electoral Reform Bill, describing it as essential to the strengthening of Nigeria’s democracy. Addressing lawmakers at the resumption of plenary after the Sallah and Easter recess on Tuesday, Abbas stated: “We must now move decisively […]

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered the demolition of 24 two-storey buildings illegally constructed on a waterway in Guzape District, Abuja. AMMC Coordinator, Felix Obuah, issued the directive during an inspection tour of various parts of Abuja on Monday, alongside other council officials. Obuah stated that […]

Super Falcons goalkeeper and reigning CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has expressed her joy after helping Paris FC win the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine, the club’s first major title in two decades. The Nigerian shot-stopper was the hero on Saturday as Paris FC edged out city rivals Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 on […]

NBA star Jaylen Brown donates $50m sneaker deal to support youth education and social justice Jaylen Brown, a Boston Celtics star in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has reportedly donated $50 million from his sneaker deal to support youth education and social justice programs. The NBA All-Star disclosed this during an emotional press conference at […]

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were held to a 0-0 draw by Morocco in their second group match at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving their quarter-final hopes hanging in the balance. Flying Eagles, seven-time champions, struggled to create clear chances, with Divine Oliseh’s first-half strike the only real threat on goal. With the […]

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid edged Celta Vigo 3-2 to move back within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona ahead of next weekend’s crucial El Clasico. Carlo Ancelotti’s side opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when a short corner routine led to Arda Guler curling a deflected shot into the top […]

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that Nigeria had the highest global burden of zero-dose (ZD) children, with an estimated 2.1 million children under the age of one not having received any routine vaccinations. UNICEF noted that Borno and Yobe States accounted for a disproportionate number of these unvaccinated children. Speaking during a […]

Warren E. Buffett who has been at the forefront of American capitalism for decades and building Berkshire Hathaway into a $1.1 trillion conglomerate will step down at the end of the year. Mr. Buffett said at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday that he plans to ask Berkshire’s board to approve making Gregory Abel, […]

Starting a business in the United States as an African immigrant is entirely possible with the right information and planning. The US has a well-structured business environment, but it is important to understand the legal, financial and operational steps involved. According to Afriex, here are ten practical steps to help African immigrants navigate the process […]