The abrupt freeze of USAID funding forces African governments and civil society to recalibrate strategies, sparking a crucial shift towards sovereignty and sustainable domestic financing for health and gender programmes.
Lagos State and Iru Kingdom announce Oniru Business & Cultural Day for Feb 14, 2026, plus a new Business Network to drive investment and cultural development in the kingdom. Learn more.
African feminist movements unite across borders to confront sexual violence as a human rights crisis. A new solidarity network launches to demand justice for survivors and push for the ratification of the AU-CEVAWG convention. Read more.
Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, enters a transformative phase with a $1 billion partnership between The Entertainment Network (TEN) and The Evolution Media Group (TEMG). Discover the plans for global expansion, new studios, and job creation.
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Ronald Hicks, a migrant advocate from Chicago, to lead New York's archdiocese, signaling a shift in US Catholic Church stance. Read the full story.
Nigerian Communications Commission reports teledensity at 80.87% with massive data consumption despite tariff hikes. 4G dominates as government approves 4,000 new towers for rural areas. Read the full analysis.
Abiola Laseinde reveals why she founded The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa to celebrate tech leaders who kept the world running during COVID-19. Discover her mission for recognition and female inclusion.
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
MultiChoice confirms 11 channels, including CNN and Cartoon Network, could be removed from DStv by Dec 31, 2025, if a new deal with Warner Bros. isn't reached. Learn the full list and alternatives.
Oodua Peoples Network and Niger Delta Stakeholders' Forum reject Senator Fadahunsi's call to remove NSA Nuhu Ribadu. They argue security leadership requires strategy, not just a military background. Read their full defense.
Explore the parallel lives and seminal 1979 novels of Nigeria's Buchi Emecheta and Senegal's Mariama Bâ. Discover how these icons tackled motherhood, marriage, and patriarchy in post-colonial Africa. Read their powerful story.
MTN Nigeria alerts customers to a service disruption affecting 2G, 3G, and 4G networks in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto states due to a fibre cut. Engineers are working to restore connectivity. #MTN #NetworkOutage #Nigeria
The Network for Good Governance in Nigeria (NGGN) has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for claiming Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's ambassadorial nomination confirms 2023 election partisanship. Read the full details.
Cartoon Network marks a major achievement with 500 episodes aired in Nigeria, celebrating its impact on youth entertainment and animation culture. Discover the journey and future plans.
Ondo State's Amotekun security corps has launched its 5th batch recruitment. Key criteria include being 'spiritually endowed,' of Yoruba extraction, and an indigene or long-term resident. Apply now.
Delta State Police Command has dismantled a criminal syndicate in Oghara, recovering an AK-47 rifle and arresting multiple suspects. Authorities warn of growing sophistication in local cult activities.
Dr. Joshua Denila's Aegis AI wins IoT in Supply Chain Award at 2025 ITC Go Global Awards for transforming global trade with AI and IoT technology. Discover how this innovation boosts supply chain security.
Nigeria launches the Talent Accelerator Network, a major initiative with the World Economic Forum to reskill the workforce for the future of work and boost economic growth.
Nigerian Army troops capture suspected kidnapper Abubakar Bawa in Taraba, exposing criminal network behind violent attacks. Operation Zafin Wuta continues to dismantle terror groups.
Nigeria Olympic Committee hails Sunshine Schools, Ibadan, for hosting a successful 3-day Sports Administration Course, empowering over 20 coaches and sports managers with IOC-certified training.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde describes Segun Awolowo's death as painful loss. Former NEPC director and ECOWAS TPO President remembered for his legacy.
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy faces mixed reactions after pausing his Los Angeles concert to show solidarity with Nigeria, Sudan, and Congo. Read about the online debate.
Zamfara Youth Network dismisses claims linking Defence Minister Bello Matawalle to bandits, calling them recycled lies. Group says state enjoying best peace in decade.
YANGG President Kelechi Ndieze calls on African youth to seize control of the continent's digital narrative. Discover how young innovators are driving change.
Team Nigeria's Patience Okon-George qualifies for women's 400m final at Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games. Nigeria aims to boost 17-medal haul with three finals today. Read more!
APC youth group in Bayelsa organizes solidarity walk supporting President Tinubu and former Governor Timipre Sylva amid political challenges. Weekly rallies planned.
New NCC data reveals a 64.45% jump in Nigerians porting networks for better service. MTN gained the most subscribers as SMS traffic fell by 10.43%. Get the full analysis.
Oil and Gas Watchdogs Network commends NUPRC's transparent management of Frontier Exploration Fund, highlighting proper deployment for Nigeria's energy security. Read more.
E.F. Network unveils massive electric vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria, creating 25,000 jobs and transforming the country's auto industry by 2026. Discover the future of green mobility.
Stardust Creator Network launches to combat unpaid work for African content creators. Get fair brand deals, proper compensation, and professional opportunities. Sign up today!