18 h. ago Canada reaffirms commitment to strengthen bilateral agreements with African Nations

Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trade, investment, and innovation partnerships with Nigeria and the wider African continent, positioning read more Canada reaffirms commitment to strengthen bilateral agreements with African Nations

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22 h. ago Nigeria in advanced talks with google for new undersea cable

Nigeria is in advanced talks with Alphabet Inc.’s Google for a new undersea cable to strengthen the West African nation’s read more Nigeria in advanced talks with google for new undersea cable

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40 h. ago JUST IN: Nigeria retains 38th spot in latest FIFA Men’s World ranking

Nigeria holds steady at 38th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking for December 2025. See where the Super Eagles rank among other African nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-nigeria-retains-38th-spot-in-latest-fifa-mens-world-ranking/

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9 d. ago ECOWAS appoints Habibu Bappah as Commissioner for internal services

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has appointed a Nigerian national, Habibu Bappah, as its new Commissioner read more ECOWAS appoints Habibu Bappah as Commissioner for internal services

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9 d. ago Google.org backs effort to secure 15m public records across four African Nations

Google.org has announced funding support for a three-year cybersecurity resilience initiative aimed at securing more than 15 million public records read more Google.org backs effort to secure 15m public records across four African Nations

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1 week ago Nigeria Bids To Host 2031 African Games After Commonwealth Suffers Setback

Following an unsuccessful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which were awarded to India, Nigeria has formally submitted its proposal to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games. This move signals the nation’s ambition to welcome Africa’s premier multi-sport event once again, nearly 25 years after successfully staging the […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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2 w. ago Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Head Over New SSCE Guidelines

The Senate, on Tuesday, summoned the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr Amos Dangut, over the new guidelines set by the regional exam body for candidates writing the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The guidelines, according to a motion moved […]

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2 w. ago 2025 AFCON: FIFA’s extra week highlights rising value of African stars in Europe

FIFA’s decision to delay the release of African players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have opened an read more 2025 AFCON: FIFA’s extra week highlights rising value of African stars in Europe

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Benin Military Group Announces ‘Removing President Talon From Office’

But Talon's entourage said Talon, who has been president of the west African nation for 10 years and is due to step down in April, was safe. The post UPDATED: Benin Military Group Announces ‘Removing President Talon From Office’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago US Threatens Visa Ban On Nigerians Who Persecute Based On Religious Beliefs

This is according to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who said the move is a response to the alleged violence against Christians in the West African nation.  The post US Threatens Visa Ban On Nigerians Who Persecute Based On Religious Beliefs appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago How legislative aides can strengthen Africa’s democracy — South Sudan Speaker

Speaker of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, told African leaders on

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3 w. ago Alumni Association Cautions Federal Govt Over Implementation Of CBT System

The Ago Iwoye Secondary School Old Students Association (AISSOSA) on Friday, called on the federal government, management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), as well as other stakeholders in the nation’s education sector to exercise restraint before compelling secondary schools’ students to write their terminal examinations through the […]

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3 w. ago ADC National Leadership Ratifies Expulsion Of Kogi Federal Lawmaker Abejide

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has upheld the expulsion of Hon. Leke Abejide from the party, endorsing an earlier decision taken by the Kogi State Executive Committee of the party over what it described as “various acts of indiscipline” by the federal lawmaker. The decision was made public on […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Let’s stand behind Tinubu — Pastor Ashimolowo urges Nigerians

“Every African nation wants to be Nigerians. They are so proud of us, Nigerians. We are the toughest, strongest, boldest, and fearless. This is the nation...

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