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December 23, 2025
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Africa, ECONOMY, News, Politics

Nigeria Tops African Crude Oil Exports to U.S. in 2025

Nigeria has emerged as the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, according to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. A statement...

December 19, 2025
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Africa, Culture, News

Umuahia Day 2025 Lagos: Bridging the Gap, Strengthening the Bonds of Brotherhood

It was a weekend of colour, culture, and deep communal reflection as the Old Umuahia Development Union (OUDU), Lagos Branch, hosted Umuahia Day 2025 Lagos. It was a heart-warming...

Alarming Increase in Digital Gender-Based Violence Across Africa

December 12, 2025
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Technology, Africa, News, SECURITY

New Paradigm Initiative research exposes alarming surge in Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence across Africa

A new study, conducted by pan-African organisation, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), warns of an alarming surge in the prevalence of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based violence, with 67 percent of respondents being victims...

Benin Coup Foiled: Hostages Freed, US Lifts Travel Warning

December 8, 2025
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ECOWAS, Africa, military, News, Politics, SECURITY

Foiled Coup: ECOWAS Deploys Troops to Benin, Plotters Arrested

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday ordered the deployment of elements of its standby force to the Republic of Benin, hours after condemning what it...

December 8, 2025
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Africa, military, News, Politics, SECURITY

FULL LIST: African Coups in the Last Five Years

A military coup attempt in Benin on Sunday has added to a growing list of similar incidents across Africa. A group of soldiers announced they had ousted President Patrice...

November 29, 2025
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International, Africa, Africa Union, News, Politics, SECURITY

African Union Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Coup

The African Union (AU) has suspended Guinea-Bissau following this week’s coup in the West African country. The decision was confirmed on Friday by the AU Commission head, who spoke...

November 11, 2025
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Africa, News, Technology

Countdown to AfriTECH 5.0: Meet the Speakers Driving Conversations on Africa’s Digital Independence in the AI Era

The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel,...

Whip Music Champions Africa’s Creative Economy on the Global Stage

November 6, 2025
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Africa, News, Technology, women

Whip Music Joins United Nation’s eTrade for Women Initiative to Empower Africa’s Creative Sector

Whip Music, a music-tech company founded by Melissa Kariuki – recently recognised among the GRAMMYs’ 13 Women Shaping African Music (2025) – has been selected to join the United...

October 23, 2025
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FOOTBALL, Africa, News, Sports

Osimhen Battles Salah, Hakimi for CAF Player of The Year

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will battle Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award after being named on a 10-man...

BSFAA 2025 Highlights Nigeria’s Thriving Business and Innovation Potential

October 19, 2025
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Business, Africa, News, SME

RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION: BSFAA 2025 HIGHLIGHTS NIGERIA BUSINESS POTENTIAL

The 6th Edition of the Business Summit, Fair, and Award (BSFAA) recently took place on October 16, 2025, at the Radisson Blu hotel in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. This impactful...