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South Africa

May 9, 2023

One pregnant woman dies every seven seconds: WHO

WHO says one pregnant woman or newborn dies every seven seconds as global progress in reducing deaths of pregnant women, mothers, and babies has flatlined for eight years.

PREGNANT WOMEN AND BABIES
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
May 1, 2023

Fintech group Admirals enters Nigerian market with new Lagos offices

With a variety of branded giveaways and raffle prizes, the Admirals launch event was designed to be a fun and engaging experience for the participants.

Admirals' Officer
April 28, 2023

Nigeria has fourth-largest diasporans outside Africa: AfDB

“Nigeria ranks fourth among African countries with large numbers of diasporans outside the continent…the extra-continental Nigerian diaspora has tripled in two decades.”

NIGERIANS ABROAD
April 26, 2023

Nigeria, others among most vulnerable to climate risks: AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) reiterates that Nigeria and other African countries are among the world’s most vulnerable to climate risks.

Flood
April 26, 2023

Malaria killed about 600,000 Nigerians, other Africans in 2021: WHO

WHO says governments must mobilise more resources and technical capacities to help strengthen preventive measures and improve coverage of malaria case management services.

MALARIA patient
April 25, 2023

South Africa will quit ICC to forestall Putin’s arrest: President Ramaphosa

The ICC which South Africa is a joint signatory had in March this year issued a warrant for the arrest of president Putin following allegations of war crimes committed in Ukraine.

South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa, International Criminal Court (ICC), and Russia leader Vladimir Putin
April 24, 2023

South Africa, six others bidding to host 2027 Women’s World Cup: FIFA

Brazil and South Africa were the other two countries to submit a bid each.

South Africa football team
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