The 2026 FIFA World Cup is getting closer, and while many players will be appearing at the tournament for the first time, others may be preparing for their final chapter in international football. For some of Africa’s biggest names, the tournament in North America could be the last major outing in their national team careers.  …

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Across Africa, laws on same sex relationships remain deeply divided. While a few countries have moved toward decriminalisation, many still criminalise homosexuality, with penalties ranging from fines and short prison terms to life imprisonment and, in some cases, even the death penalty.  This makes African countries where homosexuality is illegal one of the most searched...

The World Bank has approved a 500 million dollar credit facility for Nigeria to strengthen agricultural value chains, support smallholder farmers, and improve food and nutrition security across the country. The funding, provided through the International Development Association, will go into a new programme known as the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). This follows the resignation of Ahmed Galadima Aminu. He also renewed the tenure of Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). What Happened President Tinubu approved le...

Global oil prices spiked on Thursday, rising over 5% after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at increased military action against Iran. This raised concerns about a long-lasting conflict and possible disruptions to global energy supply. The increase in prices reflects growing geopolitical risks in the Middle East, a vital area for global crude production and …

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