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Kenya has secured its status as a co-host for AFCON 2027 after officially settling the $30 million hosting obligation required by CAF. Speaking on the milestone in a statement on Tuesday, the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Salim Mvurya, said: “This payment reaffirms Kenya’s credibility, readiness, and unwavering commitment to delivering a successful continental tournament.” He noted […]
Senegal is set for a victory lap on Tuesday as they showcase the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy to their home supporters during a friendly match against Gambia at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium. The Senegalese Football Federation announced the schedule in an official programme for the friendly posted on its X handle. The […]
Chairman of the newly rechristened Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) Plc, Lamon Rutten, has set out an ambitious roadmap to reposition Nigeria and Africa within the global minerals value chain, emphasising financing, value addition and structural reforms as key levers for transformation. Speaking in his maiden interview with a select group of senior […]
Troops have repelled an attack by gunmen on an illegal mining site in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident was detailed in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to security sources cited, the attack occurred around 9:00 p.m. on March 24 at […]
By Momodu Favour The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has not endorsed any candidate for forthcoming political contests in Rivers State, stressing that such decisions rest with party elders. Wike made the clarification on Monday night while addressing a joint gathering of stakeholders from the All […]
A growing number of African petroleum ministers have withdrawn from the Africa Energies Summit 2026 in London, dealing a significant blow to the event’s credibility and underscoring ongoing tensions over local content and inclusion in the continent’s oil and gas sector. The boycott has gained momentum following criticism from the African Energy Chamber […]
Nigeria’s Central Bank has scrapped a rule that required international oil companies to temporarily retain part of their export earnings, allowing them to repatriate all proceeds in a move aimed at boosting liquidity and restoring confidence in the foreign exchange market. The change reverses a restriction introduced in February 2024 during acute dollar […]
Nigeria’s largest lenders have recorded the fastest brand value growth among their African peers in 2026, underscoring the far-reaching impact of a sweeping recapitalisation drive reshaping the country’s financial sector. According to a BusinessDay analysis of the latest report by Brand Finance, the combined brand value of the country’s top five banks—Access Bank, […]
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) has raised concern over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu. The group warned that keeping quiet on his case could weaken the trust people have in Igbo leaders. They believe leaders must speak up clearly to show they care about the interests of the Igbo people. UNIEC said the […]
The Kebbi State Government has directed all political appointees who plan to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions. They must step down on or before Tuesday, March 31. The order was issued through an official circular from the state government to ensure a level playing field and avoid any conflict […]
