By Vivian Ahanmisi Omar Assar and Hana Goda led Egypt’s squads to gold in both the men’s and women’s team events at the eight-day tournament. To retain their crown, Egypt’s women’s team defeated Uganda 3-0 in the final, while the men’s team overcame Algeria after edging Nigeria in the semifinals.Continue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) One of the biggest challenges faced by African countries in global trade is that Africa does not sufficiently trade within itself. Intra-African trade and investment are generally lower when compared to other major continental or regional blocs like Europe, Asia, and theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) has conferred awards on notable Nigerians for championing gender inclusion, supporting the reserved seat bill and increased women’s political participation in Nigeria. Speaking at a dinner and award night in Abuja, Mrs Irene Awuna-Ikyegh, President, NILOWV, said the awardsContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some trade experts have called for a harmonised simplified, low cost and time limited incentives to encourage micro businesses to formalise or register their ventures. The experts said this in the MoniePoint Informal Economy Report, 2025, unveiled in Abuja. Foyinsolami Akinjayeju, the Chief Executive Officer of EnhancingContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko The 2025 edition of the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF) has received a record 616 film submissions from 77 countries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival is scheduled to hold from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2025, withContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, focusing on blue economy and coastal resilience. The summit, scheduled to hold from Nov. 6 to 7 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, andContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah Prof. Rashid Ansumana, Dean of the College of Medical Sciences at Njala University, Sierra Leone, says Africa is gradually making a paradigm shift in climate-driven disease control. He said from reacting to infectious disease outbreaks, the continent is now predicting them through integrated, climate-informed health surveillance systems.Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Following are the results of Match Day Nine fixtures in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: Kwara United FC 1-0 Katsina United FC El-Kanemi Warriors FC 2-1 Wikki Tourist FC Ikorodu City FC 2-0 Nasarawa United FCContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Mofifuoluwa Atilola defeated Adesewa Olaniyan on Sunday to win gold in the U-18 girls’ final of the second Ayida Foundation’s Lagos Schools Tennis Tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition was staged at the Lagos Lawn tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. The U-18 girls’Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Sunday thrashed Remo Stars FC 5-1 in the first leg of the second round of the CAF Champions League at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. The South African side dominated proceedings from the start of the match with goalkeeper andContinue Reading
