2+ hour, 29+ min ago   (567+ words) The Federal Government and the Government of Canada have agreed to establish a joint technical working group to address persistent delays in the processing of Canadian visa applications by Nigerians and develop a framework for the removal of persons without…...

54+ min ago   (577+ words) Nigeria’s young people have no shortage of ideas, creativity and entrepreneurial ambition, but turning those ideas into sustainable businesses remains a major challenge. Ecobank Nigeria is seeking to bridge part of that gap through InnovateX 2026, its flagship youth innovation challenge,…...

13+ hour, 10+ min ago   (741+ words) Ossiomo Power has concluded an agreement with the Benin Owena River Basin Authority for the supply of electricity to the authority’s facilities. The Edo State Government has expressed concern over the continued shutdown of the Ossiomo Power plant, saying the…...

22+ hour, 5+ min ago   (757+ words) South Africa’s economy contracted for the first time in nearly two years in the second quarter of the year, shrinking by 0.2 percent from 0.4 percent growth in the previous quarter, the country’s statistical agency revealed today. Statistics South Africa reported in…...

23+ hour, 46+ min ago   (793+ words) A university degree is increasingly proving insufficient to secure a clear path into formal employment for young Nigerian women, as limited workplace exposure, weak professional networks and gaps in digital and career skills continue to restrict the transition from education…...

1+ day, 46+ min ago   (692+ words) Sage Grey Finance, a regulated financial institution, is advocating value-chain financing to unlock capital for Nigeria’s emerging circular economy, noting that many operators struggle to attract investment because the sector lacks established models and track records for investors to follow....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (422+ words) West Africa’s manufacturing and packaging sectors are set to gain access to new technologies, technical expertise and investment opportunities as Propak West Africa brings local and international industry players together in Lagos to address the growing demand for greater productivity,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (314+ words) Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar, the country’s vice president has announced. Hassan died at 8:00am local time on Monday at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital, according to…...

2+ day, 31+ min ago   (414+ words) Angola’s economy grew 8.74 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, its strongest expansion since the second quarter of 2022, as strong gains in the non-oil sector combined with a rebound in oil production lifted economic activity. Read also: Dangote,…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (742+ words) Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State governor, has described history as a vital area of study capable of shaping future choices, public policies and the development of society. Mbah, who spoke in Enugu during the presentation of a book titled ‘History…...