The long-awaited Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline project is on the verge of becoming reality, as West African leaders gear up to give it the final nod. Once approved, the $25 billion project will move into its implementation phase—marking a historic moment…
A long-delayed regional energy project in Africa’s Great Lakes region is finally gaining momentum, thanks to a breakthrough in US-mediated peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Bloomberg, the renewed peace effort has reignited…
Wizkid took Los Angeles by storm on Sunday, June 22, captivating thousands at the iconic Hollywood Bowl with a performance that pushed the boundaries of Afrobeats and elevated the genre to new heights. This wasn’t just any show—it was an…
Nigeria has lost one of its most respected business icons and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who passed away at the age of 94. The sad news was first shared on Saturday through a heartfelt social media post by Uba…
Nigeria’s public debt has once again climbed, reaching a staggering ₦149.3 trillion as of March 31, 2025, according to fresh figures reviewed from the Debt Management Office (DMO). This marks a sharp rise from ₦144.6 trillion recorded just three months…
More than 30 years after his violent death shocked the world, Liberia has finally held a state funeral for former President Samuel Kanyon Doe and his wife, Nancy Doe. The ceremony, held on Friday in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County—Doe’s hometown—served…
In a strong show of investor confidence, Nigeria has raised $59 million in just two days through a green bond sale—marking a big step forward in Africa’s journey toward climate-focused financing. According to AFP, this rapid uptake shows that sustainable…
Africa took a huge leap forward in solving its power challenges in 2024, more than doubling its hydropower output compared to the previous three years combined. According to the newly released 2025 World Hydropower Outlook, the continent added over 4.5…
Coca-Cola isn’t just selling soft drinks in Africa—it’s pouring billions into the continent’s economy and changing lives while doing it. In 2024 alone, the beverage giant revealed that it added a staggering $10.4 billion in value-added economic activity across Africa.…
Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, the son of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has gone silent on Facebook—literally. He recently disabled the comment section of his posts, a move that followed explosive allegations by activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, linking him to…
