A bidder sits late at night, refreshing a portal, checking documents again, worrying about silent backroom changes. Nigeria 2025 licensing round talks have pushed that worry into open light. NUPRC transparency and petroleum licensing transparency sit at the centre of the plan, with Nigeria oil block bidding promised under tighter checks. The Nigeria upstream regulator […]
Morning greetings are changing across Africa, and the old “good morning” is getting company. In offices, markets, school gates, and online posts, people look for another way to say good morning that fits mood, timing, and the person in front. Alternatives to good morning now show up in everyday talk, even in formal messages. It […]
A suicide attack aim at the United States embassy in Tunisia left a police officer dead, and others injured including a civilian. The ministry of interior, which had reported in the past five officers and one civilian injured, announced in a statement the death of Lieutenant Taoufik Mohammed El Nissaoui in the first such attack […]
Officers of the Rapid Response Squad, (RRS), havs apprehended three suspected robbers at Baruwa Gate area of Ipaja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The Police officers on patrol of Iyana-Ipaja onThursday arrested the suspected robbers who snatched N5000 from one Opeyemi Oni at Stanbic Bank by Baruwa Gate, Ipaja, Lagos. A search was conducted on the suspects […]
Ivorians has reacted to news that President Alassane Ouattara will not run for a third term in the October 2020 presidential election. The announcement was received well by legislators and the youth in the West African nation region. Some see this as good decision by their President. “I think it’s a good decision, the president […]
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomole APC, has declared that no man born of a woman can pull him down because God is with him. Oshiomhole declared this while addressing news journalists in Abuja, Thursday, about his suspension and reaffirmation as National Chairman. Recall that a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court […]
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on Friday denied reports that soldiers were not be willing to go to Wuhan to evacuate South Africa citizens, due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to EWN, more than 180 South Africans in the Chinese city have noted that they want to come home due to the CODVID-19 […]
The International Monetary Fund, (IMF) and World Bank Group on Wednesday announced other measures to curb the impact of the coronavirus on the world’s economy and health. “We know the disease is spreading quickly with over one-third of our membership affected directly. This is no longer a regional issue. It is a global problem calling […]
Nigerian Actor and fashion designer Ifu Ennada has replied those that has been pressuring her to go and give birth this comes after Bam Bam of BBnaija who recently delivered a baby girl with husband teddy A also of BBnaija. Ifu Ennada told those who wouldn’t mind their business to leave her alone with her […]
Former Nigeria Striker Odion jude Ighalo score twice for Manchester United as his new club silence their Derby County counter part in an exciting match which ended 3-0. Ighalo joined United on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua of the Chinese super league. His tranfer came as a bit of shock for many football lovers who […]
As the Anchor University, Lagos (AUL) prepares to welcome its fourth set of students Friday, the authorities also have its eyes on the graduation of its first set of students later in the year. The university owned by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry opened its doors on February 6, 2017 to 103 students. On Friday, […]
After a decade in leading, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has confirmed that he will not seek re-election in polls scheduled for October 2020. The announcement on Thursday ends speculation about the political future of Ouattara. In a speech before lawmakers, the 78-year-old said he was ready to hand over power to a new generation […]
The Director-General of the Uganda Aids Commission has cautioned the public against stigmatizing people living with HIV/AIDs. Dr. Nelson Musoba said if discrimination and stigma are stopped, people will be able to access services and adhere to their treatment without any interference adding that this will help in defeating HIV/AIDS by 2030. Musoba said this […]
Kenya’s president and his Somali counterpart agreed to appoint joint committees to resolve recent tensions between the two nations, the Somalian presidency said on Thursday. In a phone conversation, Uhuru Kenyatta and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo “discussed a range of bilateral issues, underlining the significance of their joint cooperation in strengthening security along the borders and […]
President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo on Wednesday visited the Kotoka International Airport to assess the country’s readiness to deal with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The President also visited the General Hospital in Telma, and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. His visit was geared towards assessing the measures put in place by the Ministry of Health and […]
Zimbabwe will be releasing at least 5,000 prisoners to reduce food shortages at correctional facilities as the southern Africa country struggles with a collapsing economy. The move is meant to decongest prisons that have 22,000 inmates against a carrying capacity of 17,000, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said. “Cabinet considered and approved a proposal to have […]
Over the years, Nigerian startups have come up with solutions across several sectors from financial services to logistics and agriculture. Increasingly however, its health sector is also coming into focus as startups look to build profitable business around existing gaps in healthcare delivery while also making a lasting impact. With a shortage of medical practitioners […]
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Cairo is seeking Arab countries’ support in the balanced draft resolution submitted on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which includes a number of important elements that would make it clear to Ethiopia that Arab countries stand in support of Egypt and Sudan. The Egyptian foreign minister made […]
It seems there is more love between Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates, Elozonam and Diane than meet the eyes. Last week, the duo trended after Elozonam gave Diane a lap dance during her 24th birthday party. Diane was sitting down on a chair in the midst of all the guests while Elozonam stood over […]
Following their painful loss at the weekend, plans are in progress for relegation-bound AmaZulu to take on Kaizer Chiefs this coming Saturday. Usuthu, who are currently without a head coach after the club decided to put Jozef Vukusic on special leave, have a daunting task of climbing out of the relegation zone with seven matches […]