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April 17, 2026

RAISING COSTS: IMF WARNS OF TOUGH TIMES FOR NIGERIAS

      Nigerians may face increased economic hardship in the coming months as rising living costs and mounting fiscal pressures offset gains from higher global oil prices, the International Monetary Fund has warned.   Speaking during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Washington, D.C., the Fund said escalating transportation and... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Technology, Transport
April 17, 2026

AGENDA 2063: AU PUSHES DEEPER MONETARY COORDINATION TO FAST-TRACK AFRICA’S FINANCIAL INTEGRATION

  The African Union is stepping up efforts to align monetary policies across the continent as part of a broader push to deepen Africa’s financial integration under its long-term development blueprint, Agenda 2063.   This renewed drive follows discussions at a high-level side event in Washington, hosted by the AU’s Permanent Mission to the United... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Finance, Nigeria Capital, World News
April 16, 2026

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Efforts in Sudan

  Nigeria has reiterated its diplomatic backing for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Sudan, signalling renewed efforts to stabilise the region and deepen bilateral cooperation between both countries.   The assurance was given in Abuja by Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a meeting with Sudan’s Ambassador... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Legal, Nigeria News, Politics
April 16, 2026

GOVERNANCE: Leaders Assume The People Are Happy Because Of The Fake Applause. – Prof. Dandaura

By Festus Fifen Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, a professor of Strategic and Development Communication at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has urged leaders across all sectors to prioritise communicating their performance rather than relying on public perception and applause which are mostly not the true picture of reality. Prof. Dandaura of the Department of Theatre and Cultural... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 15, 2026

Pan-African Group Urges Urgent Action on Water and Sanitation Across Africa

A Pan-African policy group has urged governments across the continent to accelerate action on water security and sanitation, warning that gaps in both sectors continue to undermine Africa’s long-term development goals.   Speaking in Abuja, President of the Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission, Steven Ben-Joel, said reliable access to clean water and safe sanitation... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Education, Health, Life Style, Nigeria Capital
April 15, 2026

U.S. Enforces Naval Blockade on Iran, Shutting Down Maritime Trade

    The United States has announced the full enforcement of a naval blockade targeting Iran, effectively bringing the country’s maritime trade to a halt amid escalating tensions in the region.   According to United States Central Command, the operation has secured control over key maritime routes, stopping vessels from entering or leaving Iranian ports.... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Defence, Military, World News
April 14, 2026

UN BACKS NIGERIA’S HOMEGROWN SOLUTIONS, URGES STRONGER SUPPORT FOR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

By ifeoma Onyekachi The United Nations has reiterated its backing for homegrown strategies in addressing Nigeria’s complex humanitarian and development challenges, emphasising the importance of locally driven responses in achieving sustainable impact.   According to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, recently concluded a visit to Nigeria, where she toured conflict-affected communities... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Education, Health, Life, Nigeria Capital, Technology, World News
April 14, 2026

IEA, IMF, World Bank Unite to Shield Vulnerable Economies from Middle East Crisis Fallout

By ifeoma Onyekachi     Global financial and energy institutions have stepped up coordinated efforts to cushion the far-reaching economic shocks triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis, with a renewed pledge to support vulnerable countries facing rising costs and supply disruptions.   In a joint statement released on Monday, the heads of the International... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Featured, Justice, Military, Technology, UK News, World News
April 14, 2026

Kaduna: I won’t allow politicisation of insecurity, Gov. Uba Sani warns

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, on Monday warned that his administration will not tolerate the politicisation of insecurity and any individual or group that seeks to undermine peace will face the full weight of the law.   The governor argued that the constitution entrusts him with the responsibility... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 13, 2026

FG Moves to Stabilise Power Supply with Gas Monitoring Committee

By ifeoma Onyekachi       In a renewed push to tackle Nigeria’s chronic electricity shortages, the Federal Government has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee aimed at resolving persistent gas supply disruptions that have weakened power generation across the country. Unveiling the committee in Abuja, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described the initiative as a... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Life, Technology
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