Category: African news

Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, is set to make his debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Afrobeat legend Seun Kuti will also be returning to the iconic event. Other African artists featured in the 2025 lineup include Ghanaian singer Amaarae and South Africa’s Tyla, as revealed in […]

Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, who was named the first runner-up in the 73rd Miss Universe competition, has expressed her views on the importance of respect over popularity. During the final round of the competition, held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City early Sunday morning, Adetshina was asked by one of the judges about her thoughts […]

The Naira experienced an appreciation against the U.S. Dollar at the official foreign exchange market for the first time since last week. According to data from the FMDQ, the Naira strengthened to N1,678.93 per dollar on Tuesday, up from N1,690.37 per dollar on Monday, marking a gain of N11.77. This is the first instance of […]

The Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity (IATP) has emphasized the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to significantly reduce unemployment and strengthen Nigeria’s economy over the next decade. In a recently published report titled “Africa’s Free Trading Future,” the IATP explores the key benefits of the AfCFTA for both Nigeria and […]

Thirteen schools and 14 supervisors in Kogi State have been officially blacklisted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) following allegations of involvement in examination malpractices. This development was revealed by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, during a meeting in Lokoja with principals and supervisors who were implicated in the misconduct. In his […]

The Nigerian music scene will be well-represented at the 2024 African Military Games in Abuja, with renowned singers D’banj, Olamide, Yemi Alade, and Timi Dakolo scheduled to perform at the opening ceremony today. The Nigerian Army took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the highly anticipated performances, stating, “The stage is set and the legends […]

Get ready to experience the future of sound with oraimo’s launch of the next-generation SpaceBuds Pro! These groundbreaking wireless earbuds promise to revolutionize your audio experience, turning every listening session into a concert in your ears. With a floating design that prioritizes comfort, you can enjoy your favorite tunes for hours without discomfort. A key […]

Dr. Owen Omogiafo, the President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, officially assumed the role of President of the Lagos Business School (LBS) Alumni Association following a ceremonial inauguration at the Alumni Dinner held on Saturday, November 16. This event marked the conclusion of the association’s annual Homecoming Weekend, a gathering that began the previous […]

The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity, Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI,” is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that its recent airstrike operations successfully neutralized a total of 50 terrorists, including a notable high-ranking commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Bashir Dauda. This significant military action took place in the Marte Local Government Area, as detailed in a statement released by […]