Thursday, June 25, 2026

Kenya

March 4, 2026

CBN boosts reserves with locally mined gold as Cardoso pushes for mineral reforms

Countries such as Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, and Tanzania have increased or planned gold purchases to diversify from reliance on foreign currencies.

CBN logo/mined gold
February 26, 2026

Nigeria targets $2.5 billion carbon credit investment by 2030

The vice-chancellor warned that poor implementation could lead to carbon leakage and adverse effects on vulnerable communities.

Simon Ortuanya
February 20, 2026

World Animal Protection decries pangolin trafficking in Africa, warns of health risks

It noted that Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon and Nigeria, had become transit hubs in the global trade of pangolins.

PANGOLINS
February 20, 2026

Nigeria, Kenya to revitalise Joint Commission for Cooperation

Mr Parashina reaffirmed Nairobi’s strong commitment to deepening relations with Nigeria.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Isaac Parashina
February 19, 2026

Expensive cross-border payments limiting opportunities in developing countries: Cardoso

Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.

Olayemi Cardoso
February 19, 2026

Sierra Leone honours defence chief Oluyede with national award

President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel on Nigeria’s chief of defence staff, Olufemi Oluyede.

Olufemi Oluyede
January 26, 2026

Guinness World Records confirms Kenyan Truphena Muthoni’s 72-hour tree-hugging marathon

For GWR, “Hugging a tree shows that nature is not separate from us; it is family.”

Truphena Muthoni's tree-hugging
January 20, 2026

UN advocates universal abolition of death penalty

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ratified by 175 countries, protects the right to life.

Hangman's noose
January 19, 2026

Kenya launches state oil pipeline firm IPO, targets $825 million

The sale is part of a drive by President William Ruto’s government to divest from state companies to raise funds for new infrastructure.

Gas pipelines
January 13, 2026
Nigerian passports