Author: Maryam Sulaiman

The Federal Government has marked a major infrastructure milestone with the completion of the first 118-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway, which cost N257 billion. Alongside this development, the government has greenlit 27 major road projects valued at over N3.9 trillion across 15 states to fast-track national development. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, shared these updates following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting led by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Umahi noted that the remaining 164-kilometre portion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway is on track to be finished by November 2026.According to the minister, President Tinubu’s…

A devastating wave of torrential rainfall has triggered severe flooding throughout Ghana’s capital city of Accra, leaving at least three people dead. Emergency response teams deployed boats to navigate the rising waters and rescue stranded residents, successfully pulling an infant and at least 15 children from submerged homes, vehicles, and roadways. Local authorities confirmed the casualties, stating that one man tragically drowned in the Alajo district. In a separate incident, two other individuals lost their lives to electrocution after rising floodwaters breached their home and made contact with exposed electrical wiring. In response to the crisis, the government has advised…

WhatsApp is rolling out a new username system that lets users connect with one another without ever revealing their personal phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging giant announced the upcoming update in a Monday blog post, confirming that the privacy feature will be deployed globally later this year. According to WhatsApp, the change aims to give users significantly more control over their personal data and privacy, especially when chatting with acquaintances or people they have never met face-to-face. “You want to join the parent chat for the soccer team but you’re not ready to give your phone number to people you’ve…

Official data from the UK Home Office reveals that between 2005 and the first quarter of 2026, the United Kingdom rejected over 1.34 million visa applications from Nigeria. Despite this high number of refusals, the UK also granted 2,723,558 visas to Nigerian nationals during this 21-year window. This volume of approvals makes Nigeria the third-highest recipient of UK visas globally, trailing only India and China, and the undisputed leader across the African continent, ahead of South Africa with 1,638,538 grants and Egypt with 695,606. Nigeria’s cumulative refusal rate over this period rested at 33.1 percent, more than double the global…

‎Elite sports fields are about to witness a historic cultural shift. Ayanda Ngwane ‘Yaya of Africa’, a fierce champion for continental pride and an honored AU Agenda Ambassador,  is taking African heritage global. Driven by an unshakeable belief in the continent’s future, she is bringing the spirit of “The Africa We Want” directly onto the world’s most exclusive courts and courses. ‎In a powerful new move, her brand has officially announced its expansion into high-performance golf and tennis apparel for both men and women.‎‎For Ngwane, this mission is deeply personal, born out of a desire to see Africa’s ancient textile…

President Bola Tinubu has approved major appointments to leadership roles within the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The President appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, a former spokesperson for the House of Representatives, as the new Director-General of the BCDA. In tandem, former federal lawmaker Patrick Obahiagbon has been named Executive Director of Strategy and Commercial at the NDPHC, while Chukwuma Umeoji has been reappointed to his former role as Executive Director of Corporate Services at the power firm. The announcement was made via a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially launched a legal battle against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of violating multiple international treaties. According to a statement from the Congolese government, Rwanda has deployed military forces and supported armed rebel groups to conduct illegal military operations inside DR Congo’s borders ever since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. On Friday, Congolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali declared that the nation is demanding accountability for alleged breaches of global conventions. These include international treaties covering:The prevention of genocideRacial discriminationWomen’s rightsTorture While Rwanda has not yet formally responded to the…

President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the creation of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a brand-new agency tasked with steering Nigeria’s digital health strategy. To lead this initiative, the president has named Dr. Obi Adigwe as its pioneer National Coordinator. The newly formed office will operate under the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. According to the Presidency, the NHTDAO is designed to function as a national hub for health technology and data analytics. It will offer strategic direction for Nigeria’s digital health ecosystem while working alongside, rather than replacing, the statutory duties…

China has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to establish a clean, low-carbon, secure, and efficient new energy system by the year 2030. According to reports from CGTN, the initiative is driven by a joint plan recently released by China’s National Development and Reform Commission alongside the National Energy Administration. “The plan, which covers the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), sets out targets for strengthening energy security, advancing the green transition, boosting technological self-reliance and improving market mechanisms, among others. By 2030, China’s total energy production capacity will reach 5.8 billion tonnes of standard coal equivalent. At the same time, the power…

Dr. Martha, the Co-Founder and Group Chairperson of United Africa Group Nigeria has welcomed one of Africa’s foremost business leaders and philanthropists, Prof. Dr. Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, as the Namibian entrepreneur arrived in the country for a series of strategic engagements aimed at deepening cooperation between Nigeria and Namibia. Dr. Martha, the Co-Founder and Group Chairperson of United Africa Group, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate with interests spanning hospitality, oil and gas, financial services, real estate, education and energy, was warmly received by renowned Pan-African media strategist and founder of Ayanda Media Network, Ayanda Ngwane, popularly known as “Yaya of Africa.” Welcoming the…