The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled Moves, a N1.2 trillion land trust fund designed to remove the biggest barrier holding young Nigerians out of agriculture: access to land. The programme, …
Workers across Nigeria's petroleum sector have been off the job for six days, but the regulatory body overseeing upstream operations says production will not falter. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
Najeem Salaam, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate for Osun State, has unveiled a plan to create a N1 billion loan fund exclusively for women entrepreneurs if he wins the Septemb…
On Monday, the South African government announced that the price of petrol would increase by R1.43 per litre, effective from the start of March 2023. This adjustment comes at a time when many famil…
On Wednesday, South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, announced a new energy policy that will provide free electricity to an estimated 4.5 million households. This …
On Friday, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced significant cuts to international aid aimed at combating the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province. This decision arises from budg…
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged President Bola Tinubu to recruit 1,000 forest guards in Borno State to combat ongoing insecurity and protect the local population. This call aligns with th…
As June 2026 begins, Africa is grappling with a wave of economic challenges, notably inflation that has surged to 12% across the continent. Key nations, including Nigeria, are bracing for the immed…
South Africa's Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced a new energy policy that will provide free electricity to millions of households across the nation. This initiative is part …
The South African Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 48.0 in May, indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector, which has significant implications for workers and busine…
South Africa has unveiled its Realising initiative to foster responsible offshore development, a move that could significantly impact environmental practices in Nigeria. This initiative, announced …
The United Nations marked a significant day in New York on October 24, 2023, honouring Blue Helmets, the peacekeepers deployed in conflict zones around the world. UN Secretary-General António Guter…
