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Abidjan-Lagos Transnational Coastal Highway Project to Link 5 West African Countries After Completion
The Abidjan-Lagos transnational coastal highway project, spanning 1,028 kilometres, has reached its final planning stage, with construction set to begin in 2026 and...
Zambia Considers Constructing $900 Million Coal Power Plant Following Hydropower Failure Crises
Zambia is considering a proposal to construct a $900 million coal-fired power plant to address severe electricity shortages caused by declining hydropower generation....
Jagun Jagun Dominates 2024 BON Awards With Six Wins
Yoruba epic film Jagun Jagun, directed by Femi Adebayo, emerged as the top winner at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, securing...
Mali’s Cotton Production Expected to Drop By 17% in 2024/25 After Reclaiming First Spot In 2023
Mali has reaffirmed its dominance as the leading cotton producer in the CFA zone for the 2023/2024 agricultural campaign, surpassing Benin with a...
TP Mazembe Earns ₦999M After Shocking Victory Over Moroccan Hosts in CAF Women’s Champions League Final
TP Mazembe pulled a stunning upset in the African Women’s Champions League final on Saturday, defeating tournament hosts FAR Rabat 1-0 to claim...
Village Chief, 14 Others Abducted by Bandits in Kaduna
Bandits have reportedly attacked Ungwan Babangida village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting the village head, Babangida Sojiji, and 14...
Ghana Inaugurates 97 km Tema-Mpakadan Rail Linking Ghana to Burkina Faso, Opening Access to the Sea
President Nana Akufo-Addo has commissioned the 97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan railway line, a transformative infrastructure project that marks the first phase of the Ghana-Burkina Faso...
AFCON 2025: 24 Teams to Battle it Out in Morocco for AFCON Crown
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with all 24 teams confirmed for the highly anticipated tournament...
Wizkid Reflects and Innovates in Morayo
The title Morayo means “I see joy” in Yoruba, encapsulating the essence of Wizkid’s latest album-a celebration of his roots, his artistry, and...
Sokoto-Based Woman Secretly Detained, Arraigned for Criticising Governor Over Insecurity, Apologies to Governor Ahmed
Hamdiyya Sidi, a Sokoto-based critic who was recently prosecuted by Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration for criticing the state governor, has publicly apologised for...
Burkina Faso Introduces New Mining Regulations to Boost Revenue and Limit Foreign Exploitation
Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has finalised the legal framework of the country’s July 2024 mining code. This move introduces new regulations and...
Nicki Minaj Collaborates with Davido on New Song For ‘Pink Print’ Anniversary Album
Nicki Minaj has released a special 10th-anniversary edition of her iconic album The Pink Print, featuring four new tracks that include a collaboration...