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April 21, 2026

Chinese Envoy Urges Nigerians to Learn Mandarin for Economic, Cultural Gains

  Language seen as key to deepening Nigeria-China ties amid expanding global influence By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Cultural Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Yang Jianxing, has called on Nigerians to embrace the Chinese language, describing it as a strategic gateway to economic advancement, educational opportunities and cultural exchange.   Speaking at the... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Education, Nigeria Capital, Travel
April 21, 2026

New York: Jimoh Ibrahim Presents Credentials, Assumes Role as Nigeria’s UN Envoy

New envoy outlines security priorities, backs reforms at global body By ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria’s newly appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has presented his letter of credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, formally assuming office. The credential ceremony, held at the United Nations Secretariat, confirms Ibrahim’s authority to represent Nigeria at the... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital, Politics, Trending
April 17, 2026

PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSENTS TO N68.32 Trillion 2026 APPROPRIATION BILL

Approves Extension of 2025 Budget Till June 2026   By Festus Fifen   Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. The President has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Business, Finance, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
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

TINUBU HAILS WADAGNI’S LANDSLIDE VICTORY, SEEKS STRONGER NIGERIA–BENIN ALLIANCE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Benin Republic’s President-elect, Romuald Wadagni, following his decisive victory at the polls, while signalling a renewed push to deepen strategic ties between both nations.   Wadagni, who currently serves as Benin’s finance minister, secured a commanding mandate in Sunday’s presidential election, winning more than 94 per... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
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

GLOBAL POLICING: IGP Disu Affirms Global Collaboration as Nigeria Police Extradites Fugitive To Face Trial in UK

By Festus Fifen The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully facilitated the extradition of one Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges bordering on murder and drug trafficking. The extradition followed a formal request by United Kingdom authorities in September 2024 to locate, arrest, and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Crime, Governance, Justice, Legal, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, UK News
April 16, 2026

WHO: Measles Vaccination Prevents 20 Million Deaths in Africa, Coverage Gaps Persist

  A new continental review has revealed that millions of lives have been saved through sustained vaccination efforts in Africa, even as uneven coverage continues to threaten progress against preventable diseases.   The joint analysis by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance shows that measles immunisation alone has averted nearly 20 million... Read More
Africa News, Business, Defence, Health, Nigeria Capital
April 16, 2026

UN Backs Borrowers’ Platform to Rebalance Global Debt Negotiations

  Developing nations are seeking to reshape the balance of power in global debt discussions following the launch of a borrower-driven platform designed to amplify their influence in negotiations with creditors.   The initiative, unveiled on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington, D.C.,... Read More
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