Raenest, a Nigerian cross-border payments company that offers multicurrency accounts for freelancers and businesses, has launched its services in India and the Philippines, expanding its footprint into South and Southeast Asia to target freelancers and digital professionals earning income across borders. The expansion follows the company’s entry into the US market in October 2025, where
When the Meta-backed 2Africa submarine cable landed at Qua Iboe Beach in Akwa Ibom State on February 20, 2024, it quietly rewrote a decades-old rule about Nigeria’s Internet geography. For the first time, an international subsea cable system touched Nigerian soil outside Lagos. For a country of more than 200 million people whose global Internet
Juba—South Sudan’s sustained cholera outbreak response has reduced new cases and prevented around 94 000 deaths since the confirmation of the outbreak more than two years ago in September 2024. Working with government departments, World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, the Ministry of Health in South Sudan activated a multisectoral response within 24 hours of
WHO Representative, Dr Abdou Salam Gueye, joins the Health Minister, Honorable Anil Kumar Bacchoo in the sensitization march on 3 February 2025 to commemorate World Cancer Day. The Junior Minister of Health and Wellness, Honourable Anishta Babooram, Junior Minister of Finance, Honourable Dhaneshwar Damry, Honourable Dr Babita Thannoo, Member of Parliament, students from the University
As Uganda continues to grapple with recurrent public health emergencies driven by epidemic-prone diseases and climate-related disasters, a new wave of strengthened district-level preparedness is emerging, thanks to sustained technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Uganda recorded 10 public health emergencies, eight of which were infectious
Emmanuel Dennis at Brondby (Photo by Imago) Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has praised Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis following his debut performance for Brondby on Sunday. Two weeks ago, Dennis sealed a half-season transfer to Danish Superligaen club Brondby after being without a club since last July. However, since he had not played
Coach Eric Chelle of Super Eagles during the AFCON 2025 Copyright: IMAGOxshengolpixsx Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has declared his desire to coach Spanish giants Real Madrid in the future, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle has been in charge of the Super Eagles since the turn of last year, and it has been a decent run for
Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Uganda and the Super Eagles on December 30th, 2025 at Complexe Sportif De Stade, Fes, Morocco. Photo by Segun OgunfeyitimixImago Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed why Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika struggled
We are all so used to flower girls being little kids, but have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a Grandma play that role? Well, today’s video gives a lovely insight into how dreamy it can be. Not only did she completely nail the role, but she obviously had a great
Hey there, BellaNaija Weddings brides-to-be! Something absolutely gorgeous has caught our attention this new week, and we are so excited to share it with you all. This captivating green Yoruba traditional bridal look by Pearls Bridals is what has us spellbound by its elegant charm. The stunning dress features long sleeves with cut-out swirly patterns
As Uganda continues to grapple with recurrent public health emergencies driven by epidemic-prone diseases and climate-related disasters, a new wave of strengthened district-level preparedness is emerging, thanks to sustained technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Uganda recorded 10 public health emergencies, eight of which were infectious
Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Uganda and the Super Eagles on December 30th, 2025 at Complexe Sportif De Stade, Fes, Morocco. Photo by Segun OgunfeyitimixImago Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed why Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika struggled
Stanley Nwabali. Copyright: Imago Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has confirmed he is open to joining any club, either in South Africa or abroad, following his departure from Chippa United, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Katsina United goalkeeper said he has placed no restrictions on his next move as he begins life as a free agent.
Protests are spreading across Nigeria after opposition parties, civil society groups, and labour unions accused members of the National Assembly of undermining democracy by rejecting a proposal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory. The controversy began during debates on proposed amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, when lawmakers voted against a clause that would
The World Bank has reduced the planned grant for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from $10.5 million to $6.8 million. This change is based on updated project details published on the bank’s website and confirmed by several news sources. The grant, which is not a loan, will support the CBN Technical Assistance Facility. It
Nigeria’s state-owned refineries have cost the nation around ₦13 trillion in public funds, yet they offer very little in terms of operational output. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has admitted this, sparking fresh discussions about years of investment in old, mostly non-working facilities. At the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja last week
The Nigerian naira recorded fresh gains at the official foreign exchange window last week, but the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stepped in to slow the rally by taking dollars out of the market. In simple terms, the naira was strengthening too fast, so the CBN bought dollars to reduce dollar supply and cool the
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a mix of sunshine and cloudy conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, offering Nigerians a clearer picture of what to expect as the new week unfolds. In its latest weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency said most parts of the country will experience
Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Uganda and the Super Eagles on December 30th, 2025 at Complexe Sportif De Stade, Fes, Morocco. Photo by Segun OgunfeyitimixImago Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed why Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika struggled
Wimbart, a public relations agency specialising in business and technology sectors across Africa and emerging markets, has launched Wimbart Lite, a dedicated service designed for pre-seed and early-stage startups. The service is targeted at African companies that have raised under $1 million and need focused, fast-turnaround communications support. The launch comes as Africa’s tech ecosystem
Using 2024-benchmarked prices, the solar strike price was £64.09/MWh in AR4, £65.49/MWh in AR5, and then, of course, £72.92/MWh in AR6, which awarded contracts to 3.3GW of solar PV. Factoring in a “healthy” solar project pipeline and the £310 million budget allocated (this is for all technologies that are not offshore wind), SEUK predicts a 9-16% discount
Emmanuel Dennis at Brondby (Photo by Imago) Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has praised Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis following his debut performance for Brondby on Sunday. Two weeks ago, Dennis sealed a half-season transfer to Danish Superligaen club Brondby after being without a club since last July. However, since he had not played
Maputo—Health authorities in Mozambique have intensified emergency response to assist hundreds of thousands of people devastated by severe flooding in the southern and central regions since mid-December 2025. The flooding has affected more than 720 000 people, with 75% residing in Gaza Province. Around 100 000 people are being housed in 113 temporary accommodation centres in Gaza, Maputo
As Uganda continues to grapple with recurrent public health emergencies driven by epidemic-prone diseases and climate-related disasters, a new wave of strengthened district-level preparedness is emerging, thanks to sustained technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Uganda recorded 10 public health emergencies, eight of which were infectious
Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Uganda and the Super Eagles on December 30th, 2025 at Complexe Sportif De Stade, Fes, Morocco. Photo by Segun OgunfeyitimixImago Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed why Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika struggled
Stanley Nwabali. Copyright: Imago Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has confirmed he is open to joining any club, either in South Africa or abroad, following his departure from Chippa United, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Katsina United goalkeeper said he has placed no restrictions on his next move as he begins life as a free agent.
Emmanuel Dennis at Brondby (Photo by Imago) Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has praised Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis following his debut performance for Brondby on Sunday. Two weeks ago, Dennis sealed a half-season transfer to Danish Superligaen club Brondby after being without a club since last July. However, since he had not played