Monday, June 29, 2026

Algeria

July 25, 2023

34 die in Algeria wildfires amid high temperature

The death toll due to wildfires in Algeria has reached 34 people amid a heat wave roiling North African countries.

Wildfire
July 12, 2023

Nigerian petrol most expensive in Africa; highest yearly increase worldwide

Data analytic platform Picodi.com lists the average price for June this year at N532.50, over twice as much as in January (N202.48).

Fuel queue at NNPC filling station [Credit: ThankGod Sabastine/Peoples Gazette]
June 18, 2023

Road to Cote d’Ivoire: Osimhen, Iheanacho on song as Nigeria beat Sierra Leone to reach AFCON finals

Nigeria only needed a draw to secure a spot at the AFCON finals and two early goals by Osimhen and a crucial late strike from Kelechi Iheanacho sealed the dramatic win for the Super Eagles.

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone
May 7, 2023

Algeria 2023: Golden Eaglets cruise to U-17 AFCON quarter-finals with 3-2 win over South Africa

Golden Eaglets will play Group C runners up which could be either their counterparts from Burkina Faso or Cameroon for a place in the semi-finals.

Golden Eaglets Vs South Africa
April 30, 2023

U-17 AFCON: Nigeria pip Zambia in opening match

The goal gave Nigeria all the honours in a largely average encounter that opened the campaign in Group B.

Golden Eaglets v Zambia
April 24, 2023

Golden Eaglets arrive in Algeria ahead Under-17 AFCON

The team left Nigeria on Sunday via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and arrived in Algiers, Algeria, late Sunday night.

Golden Eaglets
April 23, 2023

U-17 AFCON Preparation: Golden Eaglets head to Algeria after botched Germany trip

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets, who are five-time world champions, are scheduled to arrive in the Algerian city of Constantine on Sunday night for their final preparations for the competition.

Golden Eaglets
April 22, 2023

World Bank tasks Nigeria, others on logistics performance

Nigeria has a score of 2.6 alongside Mali and Guinea.

March 29, 2023

Global gas flaring dropped to lowest level since 2010: World Bank

According to the bank, the reduction in 2022 is equivalent to taking three million cars off the road.

gas flaring used to illustrate the story
March 17, 2023

Addressing multiple shocks will grow Nigeria, other African nations’ economy: ECA

ECA says Africa’s economy could experience positive growth if the continent’s multiple shocks were adequately addressed.

Lagos market