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July 27, 2026

Afin Bank hits £135m in mortgage approvals in 12 months

Specialist lender marks first anniversary with lending milestone Afin Bank has celebrated its first full year in operation by hitting a lending milestone of £135million in mortgage approvals in just 12 months. The Bank, which also offers FSCS protected savings accounts, has also topped £60million in savings deposits. Afin launched last July, less than nine... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Trending, UK News, Women, World News
July 25, 2026

NSC Increases Athletes’ Rewards as Team Nigeria Targets More Commonwealth Games Success

As Team Nigeria continues to make its mark at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a significant enhancement of athletes’ bonuses and welfare packages, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to rewarding excellence and motivating competitors to achieve even greater success. Announcing the revised incentive package, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, UK News, Women, World News
July 23, 2026

Nigeria’s New High Commissioner Arrives in India, Signalling Fresh Momentum for Strategic Bilateral Relations

New Delhi, India – Nigeria’s newly appointed High Commissioner to the Republic of India, His Excellency Ambassador Saidu Dahiru Muhammad, has officially arrived in New Delhi to assume his diplomatic responsibilities, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a new phase in the expanding strategic partnership between Africa’s largest economy and one of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, Women, World News
July 23, 2026

Britain–Nigeria Educational Trust Renews Commitment to Advancing Education in Nigeria as High Commissioner Pledges Support

The Britain–Nigeria Educational Trust (BNET) reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to strengthening education in Nigeria during its 2026 Annual General Meeting held at the Royal Over-Seas League in London. The registered UK charity, originally founded in 1968 as the Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Memorial Trust, continues to support teacher training, scholarships, educational resources and grassroots... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Women, World News
July 23, 2026

Nigerian Survivors Recount Harrowing Ordeal After Rescue From Sex Slavery in Côte d’Ivoire

Nigerian trafficking survivors recount forced prostitution, abuse after rescue in Côte d’Ivoire Survivors of a human trafficking ring have recounted how they were deceived with promises of lucrative jobs in Côte d’Ivoire, only to be subjected to forced labour, prostitution and months of exploitation before their rescue. The victims—identified as Monica, 17; Juliet, 18; Rejoice,... Read More
Africa News, Crime, Justice, Women
July 20, 2026

Leaders Welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Calling for a New Era of Unity and Inclusion

Prominent figures from Britain’s ethnic and diverse  communities have welcomed the appointment of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, expressing hope that his leadership will strengthen social cohesion, broaden engagement with diverse communities and reinforce Britain’s global reputation for inclusion. Among them to congratulate the new Prime Minister were Bobby Syed, founder of the internationally acclaimed EMMA... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, Women, World News
July 18, 2026

State’s Medical Students Deserve This Investment – A Model Worth Emulating

Healthcare remains one of the world’s greatest development challenges. From Africa to Europe and North America, governments continue to grapple with shortages of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Supporting those who choose to study medicine is therefore not just an educational policy but a strategic investment in the future of society. It is against... Read More
Breaking News, Business, Women, World News
June 17, 2026

NIGERIA AT A CROSSROADS: ELDER STATESMEN RAISE CONCERNS AS POLITICAL LANDSCAPE SHIFTS

Nigeria’s political and security environment has come under renewed scrutiny following a strongly worded “State of the Nation” statement issued by a group of respected elder statesmen, diplomats, academics, former public officials, and civil society leaders. The intervention comes at a particularly sensitive moment. Since the statement was issued, the nation has continued to grapple... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, Women, World News
June 15, 2026

A Response to “Northern Nigeria Will Soon Kill Nigeria”

The trending latest Lasisi Olagunju’s article raises legitimate concerns about insecurity, kidnapping, terrorism and the failure of the Nigerian state to protect its citizens. The article is by Lasisi Olagunju. However, it makes a dangerous leap from criticizing criminality to stigmatizing an entire region and, by implication, millions of innocent people. Crime is not a... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, Women, World News
June 12, 2026

The Anatomy of a ‘Wicked’ Storyteller: How Lilian Amah and the 17th WSICE Are Interrogating the Human Heart

LAGOS, NIGERIA — She smiles. Then she writes. Somewhere between those two silent acts, author Lilian Amah manages to dismantle our deepest certainties, expose our cultural contradictions, and drag the ghosts of our private realities into the light. ​The most dangerous storytellers, after all, are rarely the ones shouting from the rooftops. They are the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Women, World News
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