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Africa

January 15, 2026

Dangote splashes N15 billion in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors

Dangote used the occasion to reiterate the company’s Vision 2030 strategy, aimed at transforming Dangote Group into a $100 billion enterprise by 2030.

2026 Distributors’ Awards Night
January 13, 2026

Uganda: Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power with Bobi Wine as contender

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in 1986, he said, “The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.”

Museveni and Bobi Wine
January 11, 2026

AFCON 2025: Football enthusiasts laud Chelle as Super Eagles defeat Algeria 

According to him, the coach has earned the trust of players and fans.

Super Eagles and Chelle
January 10, 2026

APWEN urges indigenous engineers to drive Africa’s future

Ms Oyekunle called on industry leaders to partner with APWEN to mentor young engineers and invest in innovative solutions.

APWEN
January 9, 2026

China, Ethiopia pledge closer cooperation in infrastructure, AI

Mr Wang will also travel to Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho during his trip, which runs until January 12.

Xi, Ahmed
January 9, 2026

UN regrets U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organisations

The U.S. is the largest assessed contributor to the UN, responsible for 22 per cent of the regular budget

Donald Trump official potrait
January 8, 2026

Tinubu lauds NGX’s N100 trillion milestone, says it signals investor confidence

Mr Tinubu said the stock market’s strong performance reflects investor confidence in the broader economy and validates ongoing reforms.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
January 5, 2026

China, Russia exploiting Venezuela’s oil like Nigerian resources, others: U.S.

The UK and French governments have lauded Mr Trump’s action, describing Mr Maduro as an illegitimate leader.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
January 1, 2026

Israel ready to support U.S. fight against Christian persecution in Nigeria, other countries: Netanyahu

Mr Netanyahu said that Israel would join and lend support to the U.S. to protect Christians across the globe.

Benjamin Netanyahu
December 25, 2025

NUPRC: Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan assumes office, pledges investment-driven upstream reform

President Bola Tinubu appointed Ms Eyesan following the resignation of Gbenga Komolafe on December 17.

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan