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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) aims for 100% customer metering to eliminate estimated billing and enhance service for its 1.2 million customers. This initiative coincides with the launch of its new digital platform, MyPower.
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Kogi State Chapter, has urged architects, policymakers, and stakeholders to take practical steps towards providing affordable and accessible housing for Nigerians, citing escalating accommodation costs.
Africa: World Day for Decent Work - 'Journalists Should Recognise Themselves As Workers and Fight for Our Collective Struggles,' Says IFJ
On World Day for Decent Work, the IFJ urged journalists to recognize themselves as workers and fight for improved conditions, highlighting widespread issues like underpayment and precarious employment in the media sector.
NDC faults Zamfara governor’s Ethiopia trip after deadly attack
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for traveling to Ethiopia shortly after a deadly attack in Bindin, Maru Local Government Area, which reportedly killed 12 soldiers and five miners. The NDC accused the governor of aban…
South African courts have denied Kemi Seba diplomatic protection, a major setback in Benin's extradition request against the pan-African activist. This decision clears a path for his potential extradition to Benin, where he faces charges including incitement to rebellion …
In Mali, the recapture of Kidal "consolidates" the Transition
Mali's army, supported by Russia's Africa Corps, has retaken Kidal from independentist and jihadist groups without a fight, consolidating the transitional government's position.
A water resources management expert, Michael Ale, has called for a new law and stronger institutional frameworks to combat persistent flooding in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, missing since late August, has been confirmed by authorities as "alive" and "detained," according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) citing the Justice Minister. RSF condemns the detention as arbitrary, noting no specific charges or locati…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has initiated a large-scale airborne mapping program to survey its vast mineral resources, aiming to attract foreign investment into its largely unexplored subsoil. This initiative is crucial for the DRC, the world's top cobalt produ…
Ghana's cabinet has approved a formal application to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, with Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stating the move aims to diversify economic and diplomatic partnerships.
South Africa: a former apartheid policeman, convicted of murder, candidate for mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay
A former apartheid-era policeman, Bill Harington, convicted of murder and imprisoned for nearly 14 years, is running for mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa, sparking controversy ahead of November's municipal elections.
Ghana's cabinet has approved a formal application to join the BRICS bloc, aiming to diversify economic and diplomatic partnerships. The country has sought India's support for its bid.
The US is closely monitoring a suspected pneumonic plague death of a Russian lab worker in Siberia, with nearly 200 people under observation.
Nigeria has climbed four places to eighth in Africa's latest investment risk ranking, surpassing Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Namibia, according to a Bloomberg report. This improvement is attributed to economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu.
Uganda: Who is Orlando, the key prosecution witness against opposition figure Kizza Besigye?
Andrew Wilson, also known as Orlando, a security consultant, is the key prosecution witness in the treason trial of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Wilson claims to have recorded meetings related to a plot to overthrow the government, but his testimony and eviden…
Algeria: President Tebboune Denounces Soaring Food Prices, Blaming 'Intermediaries'
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has strongly criticized intermediaries for exacerbating the rise in food prices, calling their actions a "crime against the people." He vowed swift government intervention to lower costs.
World Teachers’ Day: Abiodun employs 7,000 teachers, commits N24b to education infrastructure
The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, announced the employment of over 7,000 teachers and committed ₦24 billion to education infrastructure. This was revealed during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, where outstanding educators also received ove…
Abbas, Soludo, Uzodimma, others attend opening of EFCC regional office in Anambra
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened a new regional office in Awka, Anambra State, attended by high-profile dignitaries including House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, representing President Bola Tinubu, and Governors Chukwuma Soludo and Hope Uzodimma. T…
2027: Music star D’Banj surprises Osun politician with campaign vehicles
Nigerian music star D’Banj has donated three Sienna space buses to lawyer and politician Pelumi Olajengbesi for his 2027 House of Representatives campaign in Osun State.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 4,000 people, making it the country's worst epidemic, as the government faces significant challenges in containment.
Ex-governor Suswam’s 11-year-long corruption trial suffers fresh delay, prosecution raises concerns over incessant adjournments
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam's 11-year-long corruption trial faced another delay as his lead defence lawyer requested an adjournment to attend an international conference. The prosecution expressed concern, labeling the request a deliberate tactic to prolong…
Oyo agency seizes 20 cows over open grazing, crop destruction
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) impounded 20 cows in Ibadan across two operations for alleged open grazing, residential rearing, and destruction of farm crops, enforcing the state's 2019 grazing law.
Man City verdict has implications for football integrity, says FA
The Football Association is considering action after an Independent Commission found Manchester City guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules, stating the decision has "significant implications for the integrity of the game."
Senegal's national oil company, Petrosen, aims to launch the second phase of the offshore Sangomar oil field development by 2028, planning to add approximately eight new wells to maintain or increase production.
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations amidst escalating conflict in northern Ethiopia, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation.
Former France international Olivier Giroud, who will soon turn 40, has indicated that the current football season will "very probably" be his last as a professional player. He expressed his desire to fully enjoy every remaining moment of his illustrious career.
Nigerian experts warn against boiling eggs and rice together due to cross-contamination risks, while a court ruling mandates continued fuel import licenses amidst domestic refining expansion.
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery, Raffinor-BF, marking a significant step towards economic independence and local value creation for its primary mining resource. The facility aims to process 164 tons of gold annually, with plans to expand to 5…
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreigners.
Morocco: The Mayor of Tangier Arrested in Alleged Electoral Fraud Case
Mounir Limouri, the mayor of Tangier and a member of the leading Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), was arrested on September 28 in connection with an alleged electoral fraud case.