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April 25, 2026

WHO: Vaccines Have Saved Over 150 Million Lives, but Global Immunisation Drive Risks Stalling

Midpoint review of Immunisation Agenda 2030 reveals widening coverage gaps despite major gains in disease prevention By ifeoma Onyekachi   The World Health Organization (WHO) says vaccines have prevented more than 150 million deaths globally over the past 50 years, highlighting immunisation as one of the most effective interventions in modern public health  even as... Read More
Africa News, community, Featured, Health, Life, World News
April 25, 2026

Nigerian Military Launches General Court-Martial, Commences Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

Dozens of serving officers face trial as Nigeria adopts dual-track prosecution, with civilians and ex-military figures already in court over treason and terrorism charges. By ifeoma Onyekachi     The Nigerian military has convened a General Court-Martial to prosecute a group of officers accused of orchestrating an unconstitutional attempt to unseat President Bola Tinubu.  ... Read More
Africa News, Justice, Legal, Military, Nigeria News
April 24, 2026

Wike Waives C-of-O Fees for Nigerian Law School, Declares Emergency on Staff Housing

FCT Minister orders rapid regularisation of Abuja campus land and fast-tracks new housing and infrastructure to ease overcrowding By ifeoma Onyekachi     The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved an immediate waiver of Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) processing fees for the Abuja campus of the Nigerian Law School in... Read More
Africa News, community, Education, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 24, 2026

Tinubu Calls for Global Peace, Backs Gulf Nations Amid Rising Tensions

President reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to diplomacy while receiving foreign envoys in Abuja By ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and diplomacy, expressing solidarity with Gulf nations amid heightened tensions linked to the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict. Speaking at the State House in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital
April 24, 2026

TikTok, ICC Launch Digital Commerce Programme for Nigerian SMEs

New initiative targets skills, market access and growth for small businesses across Nigeria By ifeoma Onyekachi   TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s small business ecosystem through digital innovation and skills development. The programme, known as Digital Commerce Labs, is designed to equip small... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital, Technology
April 24, 2026

Nigeria, EU to Strengthen Ties in Trade, Security, Others

Nigeria, EU to Strengthen Ties in Trade, Security, Others By ifeoma Onyekachi   Foreign Affairs Minister highlights expanding partnership as stakeholders stress urgency of climate action and global cooperation     Nigeria and the European Union are set to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, security, education and technology, Minister of State for... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital, World News
April 24, 2026

Nigeria–UK Trade Hits £8.1bn as FAAN Targets Aviation-Led Export Growth

Olubunmi Kuku highlights rising cargo volumes while UK education mission deepens skills partnership By ifeoma Onyekachi     Nigeria’s trade volume with the United Kingdom has climbed to £8.1 billion, with aviation emerging as a key driver of export growth,  Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has said.   Citing... Read More
Africa News, Business, Crime, Nigeria Capital, Technology, UK News
April 24, 2026

Trump Threatens Tariffs on UK Over Digital Tax on US Tech Firms

US President warns Britain to scrap 2% levy or face retaliatory trade measures By ifeoma Onyekachi   United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose fresh tariffs on the United Kingdom if it does not abolish its digital services tax (DST), escalating tensions over the treatment of American technology companies.   Speaking to reporters... Read More
Business, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Technology, UK News, World News
April 24, 2026

Dangote Targets Tanzania for Mega Refinery, Seeks Backing from East African Leaders

African billionaire says project modelled after Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery could transform regional energy supply and drive industrial growth By ifeoma Onyekachi       Africa’s richest man and President/CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to partner with East African nations to build a large-scale oil refinery in Tanzania, in a move... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Nigeria Capital, Technology
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