Nigeria

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Entertainment

Davido’s ‘5ive’ album ushers in a transformative phase for Afrobeats

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has ushered in a transformative era for the genre with the release of his fifth studio album, “5ive,” on...

Economy

Nigeria’s economy grows by 30% after GDP recalculation, incorporating digital services and informal sector

Nigeria’s economy has experienced a significant transformation following a comprehensive recalculation of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), leading to a 30% increase in...

Crime

Gunmen kill 2 Indians and abduct a third in Niger’s Dosso region

In a recent attack in Niger’s southwest Dosso region, gunmen killed two Indian nationals and abducted a third. The Indian Embassy in Niamey...

World

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Died in London

Nigeria mourned the loss of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic after a...

Economy

Nigeria Launches AfCFTA Air Corridor to Boost Trade

Nigeria has inaugurated an air cargo corridor under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), connecting Nigerian exporters to key African markets—Kenya, Uganda,...

Politics

Humanitarian Efforts: Aid Organizations Respond to Ongoing Natural Disasters Across the Globe

Humanitarian organizations worldwide have intensified their efforts to address the escalating challenges posed by natural disasters. The International Federation of the Red Cross...

Economy

African Development Bank Elects New President Amid Funding Challenges

Sidi Ould Tah, a seasoned Mauritanian economist, has been elected as the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi...

Metro

Nigeria cracks down on ‘spraying’ money at parties to defend currency

Nigeria’s government has intensified efforts to curb the cultural practice of “spraying” naira notes at social events, a tradition where guests throw money...

Metro

Nigeria’s Tinubu touts economic gains at mid-term but inflation and insecurity persist

As President Bola Tinubu approaches the midpoint of his first term, he has highlighted significant economic strides made under his administration. These achievements...

Metro

Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced

The town of Mokwa in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State was devastated by catastrophic flooding following intense pre-dawn rainfall. The deluge, which lasted approximately...