Thursday, July 2, 2026

Africa

February 13, 2026

Nana Shettima arrives in Addis Ababa for African First Ladies’ Assembly

Second lady Nana Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the 30th African First Ladies’ Assembly.

Nana Shettima arrives in Addis Ababa for African First Ladies’ Assembly
February 10, 2026

Africa sits on $29.5 trillion in minerals yet imports steel, fertiliser, aluminium

The report argues that the problem is not a lack of resources but Africa’s failure to convert raw minerals into finished products such as steel, aluminium and fertilisers.

Steel, fertiliser, aluminium
February 9, 2026

USAFRICOM: Tinubu meets with American commander over terrorist attacks

The meeting was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the service chiefs.

Tinubu with service chiefs
February 8, 2026

Dangote Cement vows to make Africa self‑sufficient in cement production

Mr Pathak noted that Dangote Cement remains Africa’s leading cement producer.

Dangote Cement
February 2, 2026

FG advocates performance-based local content to drive African industrial growth

Mr Ekpo said Africa’s vast gas resources presented the most immediate and inclusive pathway to economic diversification.

Ekperikpe Ekpo
January 30, 2026

Okonjo-Iweala tasks Nigeria on clean energy manufacturing, job creation

She called on African countries, particularly Nigeria, to position themselves strategically. 

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
January 30, 2026

Yobe government spends N800 million to build research centre

Mr Buni stated this at the centre’s inauguration in Damaturu on Thursday.

Yobe State University, Damaturu
January 27, 2026

Iran reaffirms commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Nigeria

Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Nigeria

Mahdavi Raja
January 26, 2026
Funke Akindele
January 26, 2026

Shettima to inaugurate learning, empowerment fund for Nigerian youth, women

She explained that the ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement represents a pivotal shift from conversation to national execution.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima