South Africa has withdrawn an asylum-processing directive following violent anti-foreigner protests, but the Constitutional Court ruling behind the policy remains in force.
Lagos and Enugu stand out as Nigeria’s only states generating enough internally sourced revenue to cover their routine spending, according to the World Bank.
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Google has opened its SynthID Detector worldwide, giving users a new way to check images, videos and audio for invisible AI watermarks amid growing concerns about digital deception..
Washington has escalated its confrontation with the International Criminal Court, threatening its access to US financial services and technology as allies rally to defend the tribunal.
The US defence secretary says the public should be able to watch the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, triggering a fierce debate over justice, human rights and the public display of state punishment.
Nigerian developer Shalom Rayhamen’s virtual Lagos game has attracted $500,000 in early investment after reportedly drawing millions of players within days.
More than 500,000 fans reportedly joined the online queue as tickets for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s long-awaited heavyweight showdown disappeared within an hour.
Nigerian poet Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature for a collection confronting religious extremism, political violence and the human cost of intolerance.
A UAE startup is digitising the Gulf’s centuries-old camel trade, allowing buyers and sellers to browse listings, negotiate deals and participate in auctions through a mobile app.
South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades of work advancing international law, human rights and accountability for war crimes and genocide.
Malaysia has closed schools affecting more than two million students as smoke from Indonesian forest and peatland fires spreads across Southeast Asia, worsening air pollution and raising public health concerns.
Meta’s advertising business continues to deliver strong growth, but mounting lawsuits and costly AI ambitions are testing Mark Zuckerberg’s ability to turn commercial success into lasting public trust.
The four-week trial will assess whether small autonomous electric vehicles can improve urban mobility without sharing ordinary roads with traffic.
Portugal's football federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and launched an urgent disciplinary probe following his abrupt walkout from the national team camp in Copenhagen.
Pope Leo XIV says doctors discovered a small, localised lung nodule during recent medical checks and have recommended surgery to remove it this week.
United States President Donald Trump has proclaimed an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, asserting a halt to strikes on fuel and power infrastructure following his recent move to purchase Russian diesel.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the durability of the federal government petrol price intervention, asking what relief awaits citizens once the 30 day measure expires.
South Africa has withdrawn an asylum-processing directive following violent anti-foreigner protests, but the Constitutional Court ruling behind the policy remains in force.
Lagos and Enugu stand out as Nigeria’s only states generating enough internally sourced revenue to cover their routine spending, according to the World Bank.
Google has opened its SynthID Detector worldwide, giving users a new way to check images, videos and audio for invisible AI watermarks amid growing concerns about digital deception..
Lagos-founded mobility company Moove is leaving Nigeria after six years, transferring about ₦35 billion worth of vehicles to eligible customers as it winds down operations.
