The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, and across Africa, the dream of stepping onto football’s biggest stage has never felt closer.  While familiar names like Morocco, Tunisia, and Nigeria dominate the conversation, a handful of nations are quietly chasing history.  For these countries, just qualifying would be a story worth

The Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after their 1–1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. For many fans, that result felt like the final blow, especially after missing out on the last tournament in Qatar.  But while the situation looks dire, the door to the 2026 World Cup has not

L-R: Asaf Rubin, graduate, INSEAD Business School, France; Ire Aderinokun, graduate, INSEAD; Babalola Oyeleye, chief strategy & innovation officer, MTN Nigeria; Tosin Taiwo, consultant, The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund; Yahaya Ibrahim, chief technical officer, MTN Nigeria; Lena Jiao, graduate, INSEAD, and Anita Akpan, senior manager, business operations, strategy and innovation, MTN Nigeria, during

Sub-Saharan Africa holds the world’s youngest population, with nearly 70 percent under the age of 30. At the same time, the region faces one of its greatest challenges: ensuring reliable and sustainable food security amid climate change, urbanisation, and rising demand. Agriculture should be where these two realities meet, a sector where youth energy fuels

Nigeria has been caught in the jaws of inflation over the last two years. Nigerians are basically struggling to stay afloat in the ocean of high inflation precipitated by recent government policies. And just when the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics was talking of a stable economy, another federal agency added to the financial pressure. Yes

Love is beautiful. But love is not a financial plan. Just this week, I sat with a woman in her mid-50s whose story left me heartbroken. She had given up her career for two decades to raise her family. Now, as she approached what should have been her season of stability, she discovered her name

At a time when Nigerian households are struggling under the burden of high energy costs, the irony is difficult to ignore: kerosene, once considered the go-to fuel for low-income households, is now more expensive than both petrol and diesel. In some markets, a litre of kerosene sells for over N1,300, compared to N875 for petrol

One of the strongest signs of progress in any country is good governance. It shows when leaders are transparent, institutions work fairly, and policies are made with the people in mind.  In Africa, many nations still face political and economic struggles, but some countries are steadily proving that strong leadership and accountability can make a

Apple’s iPhone 17 family aims to push design, camera, and performance forward. The lineup includes four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, each tuned for different users. Below is a fuller, plain-English rundown of what’s new, why it matters, and who each feature is for. 1) The

A good meal often leaves us full and satisfied, but sometimes it also comes with an uncomfortable feeling, JGJGJGbloating, heaviness, or even a sudden spike in blood sugar. In many cultures, spices are not just used in cooking but also enjoyed after meals to aid digestion.  Clove, with its strong aroma and slightly bitter taste

Nigeria will not experience a petrol shortage despite an ongoing strike by fuel-tanker drivers, the Dangote Refinery has said. Company spokesman Anthony Chiejina told reporters that operations are continuing and that talks are underway with union leaders and government officials to resolve the dispute. The strike, which began on Monday, follows the refinery’s push to

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called 13 domestic carriers to an emergency meeting in Abuja after a wave of complaints about flight delays, last-minute cancellations and poor treatment of passengers. The session, slated for Wednesday at the NCAA headquarters, was announced by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu