17 h. ago Nigeria, South Africa Forge Strategic Mining Alliance To Drive Continental Growth

Nigeria and South Africa have formalised a partnership in mining development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties under the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MoU, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr […]

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52 h. ago Nigeria, South Africa deepen ties in solid minerals development

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday advanced their partnership in the solid minerals sector during a technical working session in Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, hosted South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, to discuss mining sector cooperation. Alake emphasised that collaboration between […] The post Nigeria, South Africa deepen ties in solid minerals development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Nigeria, South Africa strengthen ties to curb continental energy deficit

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has emphasized that Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges. This was made known in a statement signed by SA Media and Communication to the Minister, Nneamaka Okafor on Wednesday. The minister stated that boosting local production […] The post Nigeria, South Africa strengthen ties to curb continental energy deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Utaka Urges Super Eagles Not To Give Up Hope For 2026 World Cup Qualification”

Former Nigerian international John Utaka has urged the Super Eagles players to remain determined and optimistic about qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. South Africa currently leads Group C with 13 points, while Nigeria finds itself in fourth place with seven points, just one point behind second-placed Rwanda and third-placed Benin, both of whom have […]

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4 d. ago South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

South Africa has extended an invitation to Nigeria to host a G20 event in its capital city Abuja, an offer read more South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

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4 d. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international, John Utaka has urged Super Eagles players to maintain their determination and positive mindset in the remaining games to qualify for 2026 World Cup. Bafana Bafana of South Africa lead group C with 13 points, while Nigeria have just 7 points, a point behind Rwanda and Benin who have 8 points each. […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Burna Boy, Tyla Lead As African Artists Earned $58m On Spotify In 2024

Nigeria and South Africa’s music industries hit new heights in 2024, earning a combined $58 million in royalties from Spotify alone, according to the streaming giant’s latest report. Spotify, in a statement released on Thursday, revealed that African music genres—particularly Nigeria’s Afrobeats and South Africa’s Amapiano—have seen “extraordinary growth across Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industries,” with […]

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1 week ago Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists surge to $60m

Audio streaming giant Spotify’s (SPOT.N), opens new tab royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa – its two read more Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists surge to $60m

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2 w. ago Spotify paid Nigerian, S’African artists $59m royalty in 2024

Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets. According to Read More

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2 w. ago FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Here’s a full list of African countries affected by the new U.S. tariff policy, along with their current tax rates and the tariffs they charge the U.S: FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition

Tribune Online Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition THE global shift toward legalizing and regulating cannabis for medicinal and industrial use has been transformative. Countries worldwide are recognizing the economic, medical, and industrial potential of cannabis, leading to groundbreaking reforms. However, while African nations like South Africa and Lesothoreap the benefits of progressive cannabis policies, Nigeria remains shackled by prohibitive laws that stifle […] Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle has underlined the Super Eagles’ determination to defeat South Africa in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle is convinced that victory against the Bafana Bafana is non-negotiable if the Super Eagles are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position in […] The post Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2026 WC Qualifiers: Zimbabwe Dim Nigeria’s Chance As South Africa Beat Benin Republic

Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening in a 2026 World Cup qualifiers, dimming the hope of the Super Eagles of reaching the competition. Details Later…

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4 w. ago Customs seize $578,000 undeclared cash, hand suspects to EFCC

The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, said it intercepted a total of $578,000 falsely declared by an inbound passenger coming into Nigeria from South Africa. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, John Harrison, announced this while addressing journalists at the command on Friday. He explained that the suspect, Mr Read More

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