The surrender, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants is at the heart of a major regional forum taking place in Niamey from May 19 to 21, bringing together delegates from the Alliance of Sahel States and friendly nations. The forum, hosted by Niger, has drawn delegations from fellow AES members Mali and Burkina Faso, as…
The late Herbert Wigwe was, by many considerations, one of the most consequential bankers in Nigeria. As the chief executive of Access Holdings, he helped transform a mid-tier lender into West Africa’s largest banking institution. But when he died in a helicopter crash in the California desert in February 2024, alongside his wife, son, and…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union (EU) countries to deepen investment ties, strengthen cultural exchanges, and partner with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in areas of mutual interest to build a prosperous Abuja and Nigeria. Wike, while addressing EU Heads of Mission during a meeting…
The promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has come too late to spare some of the world’s poorest countries from economic and fiscal distress, officials have warned, even as it removes some of the shackles on more prosperous countries’ prospects. Speaking at the end of the IMF’s spring meetings in Washington on Friday, Kristalina…
Here are the countries that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played across three different countries. At least 17 nations have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco made history as the first African team to seal their place, thrashing Niger Republic 5-0 on Friday. The Atlas Lions cruised…
Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola! When we say love is sweet, this is exactly what we mean. Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola didn’t just have a wedding—they gave us a whole movie series across three countries. From Monaco to Dubai to Iceland, every stop was another chapter in their love story, and honestly, if you…
More than two dozen countries have pledged to deploy assets and contingents to strengthen Ukraine’s security apparatus, President Emmanuel Macron disclosed on Thursday. The French leader made the announcement during a press conference after chairing the Coalition of the Willing Summit at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Macron said the coalition would provide post-war military…
The UK government announced Sunday that it will expand a scheme forcing some foreign nationals to have appeals against convictions heard from abroad, to prevent them delaying deportations. The number of countries enrolled in the initiative will nearly treble to 23, with people from those nations now to be deported before they can appeal their convictions,…
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the possibility of imposing a new travel ban that could affect Nigeria and 24 other African countries, according to a report by The Washington Post. A memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday outlines a proposal that could lead to visa restrictions or outright…
China has announced plans to remove all import tariffs for African countries it maintains diplomatic relations, as part of efforts to strengthen trade ties and open up its consumer market to Africa. The move was unveiled this week during a China-Africa Economic and Trade Forum held in Changsha, Hunan Province. The new policy will apply…
