Optiva Capital Partners has extended its congratulations to the people of Nigeria on the occasion of Democracy Day, using the moment to reinforce a longstanding demand: Nigerian citizens must gain …
MTN Group has applied for financial technology licences in Nigeria, marking the telecom giant's most ambitious push yet into the country's consumer lending sector. The move signals a major shift fo…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has publicly thrown its weight behind Delta State Governor Sherrif Oborevwori, urging residents across the oil-rich region to maintain calm as tensions simmer in Warri. Th…
Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Senegal's Lionesses on Sunday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Ikenne. The match showcased the four-time African Women's Cup of Natio…
South African authorities have launched a repatriation operation to transport hundreds of Malawian nationals back home, according to statements from officials in Lilongwe and media reports from Joh…
South Africa's religious leaders are drawing scrutiny as their demands for money from followers continue to escalate. Some churches and religious organisations are urging their congregations to con…
A Nigerian technology expert has argued that the continent's development trajectory will be determined by the quality of purpose embedded in technological systems rather than the volume of digital …
The Middle East and Africa smartphone market recorded its first annual decline in 2026, ending a prolonged growth run that had made the region one of the few bright spots in the global devices sect…
Thousands of teachers across …
A Federal High Court in Nigeria on Wednesday sentenced the attackers of St Francis Catholic Church in Owo…
Uganda's government has renewed its push to restrict imports of second-hand clothing, joining Tanzania in a regional effort that has repeatedly clashed with Western trade demands. The initiative ta…
A new visual news format launched by The Citizen newspaper on 3 June 2026 is changing how South Africans consume daily headlines. Picture editors at the …
