Nigeria finishes fourth as Brazil, India top Abia para-badminton tourney

Brazil and India emerged as the highest-ranking nations at the inaugural Abia Para-Badminton International Tournament, with host Nigeria placing fourth on the final medals table. The week-long championship concluded at the International Conference...

Leveraging our own natural resources for development

Zimbabwe has operational mines already producing gold, nickel, platinum, coal, chrome and diamonds. THE growth in global demand for lithium has led to an increasing number of new mining investments in Zimbabwe. Sabi Star mine became the latest...

Nigeria’s Rig Count Jumps 762% To 69 As NUPRC Marks Four Years Of Growth

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Sunday, published a list of 16 high impact achievements four years after its establishment, listing as one of its highpoints, the geometric rise in Nigeria’s rig count from a low of...

Automechanika Johannesburg Wraps Up Africa Roadshows with Successful Namibia Showcase

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable insights into the evolving automotive aftermarket...

World Green Eco Summit hosts roundtable

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), delivered the opening address at the high-level roundtable hosted by WGEO during the 11th World Green Economy Summit in Dubai. The session, held under the theme...

Oil India, Mahanagar Gas ink pact to explore LNG and clean energy opportunities

Oil India Ltd (OIL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise, and Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on opportunities across the liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain and emerging clean energy...

NUPRC Releases 4-year Scorecard, Nigeria’s Rig Count Jumps 762% to 69

*Says 400 dormant oil fields identified, quick actions to follow *N358.6bn remitted to host oil communities *Sahara Group targets 350,000 barrels per day oil production, acquires seven rigs Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos The...

Russia-Africa: Current Challenges

The face of Africa and its global perception are changing dramatically. Until recently, thanks to the efforts of the West and its proxies, the continent was portrayed as an object, not a subject, of international politics, in need of external...

BBI, Huawei launch intelligent transmission backbone to boost connectivity

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent backbone network. As part of its Backbone Network...

Hamad Mohamed Ibrahim: The man who wants to give Zanzibar nuclear power

Zanzibar. The United People’s Democratic Party (UPDP) is among Tanzania’s oldest political outfits, having gained its permanent registration on February 4, 1993. Over three decades later—32 years and eight months to be exact—it remains among the...

Disaster Risk Reduction in Africa Begins with Jobs

André Bogui|Published 1 hour ago 2min Across Africa lies tremendous potential, a growing youth population, a spirit of innovation, and communities determined to build a better future. With the right support, this potential can drive inclusive...

State-owned railway lines: Private players may be allowed to operate

Sunday Mail Reporter PRIVATE players will be allowed to operate trains on State-owned railway lines under a planned open access framework in the sector. Transport and Infrastructural Development Deputy Minister Joshua Sacco revealed the...

A Third Of Countries Plagued by "Abnormally High" Food Prices - Brings Risks Of Social Unrest

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights in a new report that high food prices continue to persist worldwide, citing data that shows a fivefold increase across many countries. This exponential rise makes conditions ripe for...

Nigerian Scientist Makes History at United Nations

At 34, Adedoyin Adeleke could have chosen a comfortable life in Europe. Instead, the Nigerian scientist packed his bags, returned to Nigeria, and began working on projects related to waste, energy, and youth. Now 36, he’s the first African...

Jane Goodall: 'Every one of us makes a difference – it's up to us what kind'

Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday aged 91 in California, transformed how the world sees animals – and helped redefine humanity's place in nature. RFI's Alison Hird spoke with Goodall in 2018, when a documentary about her early years in the...

African Union Official Condemns Development Models That Marginalize Women

Economic systems that exclude or disempower women represent exploitation rather than genuine progress, according to a senior African Union official who challenged policymakers to confront structural inequalities affecting millions across the...

Afe Babalola: More Nigerians should get involved in food production

• ‘Rewards outstanding Ekiti local farmers with over N170m in 10 years’ • AU commits to investing $100m to improve food systems in Africa Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola (SAN), has decried the laziness of many...

5 Times Politicians and Their Families Have Paid For Ridiculous Trips With Your Money

Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday, especially when taxpayers’ money is paying for it. Nigerian politicians and their families have never been the type to have mercy on money or the people who elected them into office. But their crudeness becomes most...

Madagascar Protests -Youth Anger: A Downplayed African Crisis

Introduction Africa is in the grip of a crisis, downplayed at most or conviniently ignored at times - the crisis of Youth Anger. African youth are angry at authority, at their governments and their leadership, whom they blame for their...

Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies set to outpace regional giants amid global volatility

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-03 17:12 Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies are expected to sustain strong performance this year, outpacing regional heavyweights such as South Africa and Nigeria,...