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Niger Reviews and Approves Draft Roadmap for Second Year of AES Confederation
The Government of Niger has taken a new step in consolidating its role within the Alliance of Sahel States, as Prime Minister Ali...
Nigeria Film Industry Calls for Cheaper Tickets and Decentralised Cinemas to Boost Nollywood
Nigeria’s film industry is at a critical crossroads as experts warn that structural challenges in cinema exhibition are holding back the economic potential...
Nigeria’s New Electoral Act Grants Voting Rights to Prisoners
Nigeria’s newly signed Electoral Act contains a provision that extends voting rights to prisoners, marking a significant development in the country’s democratic framework....
Nigeria Approves 33 New Universities While Education Quality and Jobs Remain in Crisis
Nigeria has approved 33 new universities, bringing the total number of sanctioned higher education institutions to 309 nationwide. The move, authorised by the...
Niger’s Tiani Visits Algeria in Bid to Strengthen Ties and Revive Key Projects
Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s head of state, is on an official visit to Algeria as part of efforts to repair diplomatic relations and deepen...
Niger’s Tiani Accuses France of Plotting Attack on Niamey Military Base
Niger’s head of state, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has renewed his accusations against France, claiming that French authorities were behind an attack targeting the...
Nigeria to Face Ghana and Senegal in New CAF Nations League
Nigeria will face Ghana and Senegal in the newly introduced CAF Nations League, setting up high-profile clashes between some of Africa’s most competitive...
Nigeria, Angola Agree on Visa-Free Travel Deal
Nigeria and Angola have signed a visa exemption agreement, a move expected to strengthen diplomatic ties and encourage business, tourism, and cultural exchange...
Niger Plans Return of Seized Uranium as Tensions with France Continue
Niger’s military-led government has indicated it is ready to return uranium produced by the French nuclear company Orano, following the takeover of a major...
US Security Narrative Shifts from Terrorism to Mining in Nigeria
A new bill introduced in the United States Congress is drawing attention to illegal mining operations in Nigeria, marking a shift in the...
Ghana’s Cocoa Crown Under Threat as Nigeria, Ecuador and Indonesia Close In
Ghana’s position in the global cocoa industry is facing mounting pressure as falling prices, supply shifts and policy debates reshape the market across...
Tinubu Spends $9M on Lobbyists While Nigerians Die from Starved Health System — Less Than ₦36M Released from ₦218B Budget
As Nigeria’s healthcare system continues to strain under chronic underinvestment, fresh disclosures that only a tiny fraction of the 2025 health capital budget...