MTN has become the first telecom operator in Nigeria to surpass 100 million active subscribers as the country's mobile market rebounds to 195.11 million lines.
Nigeria has reduced the processing time for AfCFTA export certificates from several days to just 24 hours, a move aimed at accelerating trade with African markets and boosting the country’s non-oil exports.
Brent crude has surged above $105 per barrel as escalating Middle East tensions rattle global energy markets, triggering a sharp rise in government bond yields and reigniting fears of a new wave of inflation.
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Lionel Messi and teenage World Cup winner Lamine Yamal headline the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees, setting up one of football’s most compelling generational contests.
Wizz Air is returning to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a move expected to boost competition on key Europe–UAE routes and potentially reduce airfares by as much as 20%.
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi says it is unjust to associate him with Nigeria’s 1966 military coup, insisting that historical prejudice should never replace informed political judgment.
Identity security company Saviynt has appointed enterprise sales executive Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa, reinforcing its expansion strategy across two of the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity markets.
Russia and North Korea have opened their first dedicated road bridge, creating a direct highway link that symbolizes their deepening strategic and economic partnership amid growing international scrutiny.
Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate Donald Duke has called for a fully technology-driven electoral system, arguing that Nigeria can no longer rely on processes that many voters believe are vulnerable to manipulation.
Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.0% in the second quarter of 2026, powered by strong growth in communications, finance and manufacturing, reinforcing signs of a broadening recovery despite a slight slowdown from last year.
Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm after promising every American adult a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress, with critics calling the pledge an unprecedented election quid pro quo.
Benue Police have arrested 46 suspects over the blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy, as investigators work to establish who organised the disruption and the roles played by those involved.
Dangote Refinery has reduced its debt by ₦798 billion in the first half of 2026, strengthening its balance sheet as the world’s largest single-train refinery ramps up production and expands its role in Nigeria’s energy market.
An extraordinary drone tribute recreated the Twin Towers above New York Harbor as the city marked 25 years since the September 11 attacks.
Dubai Airports faced 111 threat alerts and 17 missile strikes during this year’s regional conflict, yet avoided fatalities and has begun a strong recovery in passenger traffic, its chief executive says.
The latest US military assistance deepens security cooperation with Nigeria as both countries intensify efforts against terrorist and criminal armed groups.
Canada has expanded its temporary public policy, allowing eligible foreign workers to pursue studies without first obtaining a separate study permit as it seeks to address labour shortages and strengthen workforce skills
A Singaporean national has pleaded guilty in the United States to helping orchestrate one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, involving the theft of more than $245 million in Bitcoin.
A devastating fire that triggered a stampede at two schools in eastern DR Congo has killed at least 26 children, with dozens more injured as authorities warn the death toll could rise.
Governor Peter Mbah says his administration has completed more than 10,000 projects and interventions in just over three years, presenting the milestone as evidence of Enugu State's rapid transformation.
Brent crude has surged above $105 per barrel as escalating Middle East tensions rattle global energy markets, triggering a sharp rise in government bond yields and reigniting fears of a new wave of inflation.
Lionel Messi and teenage World Cup winner Lamine Yamal headline the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees, setting up one of football’s most compelling generational contests.
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi says it is unjust to associate him with Nigeria’s 1966 military coup, insisting that historical prejudice should never replace informed political judgment.
