3 h. ago Niger LG poll: INEC office set ablaze over missing result sheets

Democracy has come to stay, says gov The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Nasko, Magama Ward, has been set on fire by angry residents following reports of missing result sheets in the election materials delivered for the upcoming local government election. Eyewitnesses revealed that electoral officials brought ballot papers to the area but […]

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5 h. ago Q3 2025: UBA records N538bn profit after tax, robust balance sheet

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited results for the third quarter ended September read more Q3 2025: UBA records N538bn profit after tax, robust balance sheet

Economics

6 h. ago Africa leaders must reconnect to current realities for holistic growth – Salami

Abiola Salami, convener, The Peak Performer (TPP) says leaders across the continent must be connected to the current realities to read more Africa leaders must reconnect to current realities for holistic growth – Salami

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12 h. ago Insecurity, democracy crises derailing integration in West Africa, says ECOWAS President

President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, on Saturday, said that West Africa is currently facing security and democracy crises that have threatened to derail the sub-region’s integration agenda. He made this known at the African Public Square (APS) Second Continental Edition Conference on Friday in Abuja, with the theme: Future Proofing Regional Integration […]

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s first private credit bureau celebrates 20th anniversary

First Central Credit Bureau, Nigeria’s first private credit bureau, has marked its twentieth anniversary with a four-day celebration that combined read more Nigeria’s first private credit bureau celebrates 20th anniversary

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19 h. ago LAPO drives climate financing conversation, as Africa loses $440bn annually to challenges

LAPO Microfinance Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading microfinance institutions, is driving conversation on climate and sustainable finance. Its goal is read more LAPO drives climate financing conversation, as Africa loses $440bn annually to challenges

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19 h. ago Market demolition: One dead, eleven suspects arrested in Imo

The Nigerian Police in Imo State have arrested and detained eleven suspects in connection with the incident.

Events

21 h. ago Lagos now a ‘Silicon Savannah’ as TIA set to celebrate Africa’s innovators

Lagos is fast emerging as Africa’s own Silicon Savannah, a thriving hub where digital innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers converge to read more Lagos now a ‘Silicon Savannah’ as TIA set to celebrate Africa’s innovators

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22 h. ago How Piggyvest’s Odunayo Eweniyi is solving three big things 

For many young Nigerians, the ability to enjoy affordable nightlife, build wealth, and have unfiltered conversations was an exclusive privilege, read more How Piggyvest’s Odunayo Eweniyi is solving three big things 

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23 h. ago “I Didn’t Released “Johnny”, It Was Leaked On Internet” – Yemi Alade

Afrobeat sensation Yemi Alade, the celebrated artist behind the global hit “Johnny”, sits with Chude Jideonwo on a new episode of #WithChude to share her remarkable story of resilience, identity, and authenticity. In a deeply personal conversation, Yemi reflects on her evolution and what it truly means to embrace her identity as Mama Africa. She […] The post “I Didn’t Released “Johnny”, It Was Leaked On Internet” – Yemi Alade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “I Didn’t Release “Johnny”, It Was Leaked On Internet” – Yemi Alade

Afrobeat sensation Yemi Alade, the celebrated artist behind the global hit “Johnny”, sits with Chude Jideonwo on a new episode of #WithChude to share her remarkable story of resilience, identity, and authenticity. In a deeply personal conversation, Yemi reflects on her evolution and what it truly means to embrace her identity as Mama Africa. She […] The post “I Didn’t Release “Johnny”, It Was Leaked On Internet” – Yemi Alade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

24 h. ago Hassan wins Tanzania election with 98% of vote as unrest spreads

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s disputed presidential election, taking nearly 98 percent of the read more Hassan wins Tanzania election with 98% of vote as unrest spreads

Politics

25 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: US senator sponsors bill to sanction those who implement Sharia law in Nigeria

“Today’s designation is a critical step in holding accountable and changing the behaviour of Nigerian officials who have facilitated and created an environment conducive to the outrages in Nigeria...

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Training Africa’s AI generation: Why skills, not silicon, will shape the future’

As the world enters a new era powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Abideen Yusuf, Microsoft Nigeria’s country manager, says Africa’s read more ‘Training Africa’s AI generation: Why skills, not silicon, will shape the future’

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30 h. ago How NECCI Pulse Essay competition masterminds upskilling Nigerian communication students

In the contemporary era, the crucial roles of effective communication and public relations in Africa’s most populous country has become read more How NECCI Pulse Essay competition masterminds upskilling Nigerian communication students

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30 h. ago Meet David Akinfenwa, Next Gen PR Legend, shaping the future of brand storytelling across Africa

..Named among Nigeria’s Top 50 Most Influential PR and Communications Professionals On most days, David Akinfenwa is behind the scenes read more Meet David Akinfenwa, Next Gen PR Legend, shaping the future of brand storytelling across Africa

Politics

31 h. ago Democracy as terrorism in Tanzania, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire

In Africa, elections today — even democracy itself, in case you haven’t got the memo — are coronations. And for some strange reason, much more so in the non-English-speaking parts. The opposition huffed and puffed, but Paul Biya, the president perpetually condemned to victory, has just been declared the winner of Cameroon’s election, obtaining an […]

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33 h. ago I’ve always had a passion for storytelling that connects deeply with people — Efe, Executive Producer, ‘The Herd’

Efe Ejukorlem is the founder of Airscape, a comapany driving changes in storytelling across Africa. In this interview by ADERONKE ADESANYA, he speaks on his latest project, ‘The Herd’. What inspired you to join the project? When I first read the script, it resonated with me. It was honest, emotional, and real. I knew immediately […]

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37 h. ago AFRIFF 2025: Herbert Wigwe Trailblazer Award to honour visionary African talents

Shettima, Gov Mbah, David Oyelowo and Hakeem Muri Okunola to receive awards The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) returns in 2025 with a renewed commitment to spotlighting African creativity and innovation, this time through the Herbert Wigwe Trailblazer Award, a highlight of the festival dedicated to celebrating outstanding pioneers shaping the future of African […]

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37 h. ago COP 30: Tinubu Okays National Carbon Market Framework, Climate Fund

Ahead of the 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Brazil, President Bola Tinubu has approved the adoption of a National Carbon Market Framework, the operationalisation of the Climate Change Fund and the restoration of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to the budget line. The goal was to […]

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