Benin captain Steve Mounie has lamented the treatment he and his teammates suffered when they traveled to Libya for their final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. In the past two months, Libya has proved to be a horrific destination for visiting countries in CAF competitions. During the last international

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as one of the most significant health and development challenges of the 21st century. These diseases, which include cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, are responsible for 41 million deaths each year , with 85% of premature deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a significant decision aimed at upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s higher education system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. This action includes the removal of Professor Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the recently appointed Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a significant development within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Acting National Chairman Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum convened a meeting with the party’s state chairmen from all 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The gathering took place at the NEC Hall. This meeting comes at a pivotal time

Private capital investment in Africa is a key driver of economic growth, with significant potential to transform businesses and sectors across the continent. However, this growth is not evenly spread. In Q3 2024, five countries—South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt— emerged as the primary hubs for private capital, according to a new Stears report.

Yellow Card, a pan-African stablecoin infrastructure company that raised $33 million in October, has secured a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence in South Africa, a significant step in its regional expansion. This comes as South Africa continues to relax its regulatory stance on cryptocurrency in 2024, with over 138 companies now licensed to operate

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