Vivian Elabor to Lead Edo Tourism Drive

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Mrs. Vivian Elabor as the new Director-General of the Edo Tourism Agency. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Benin through a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government,...

Certificate Racketeering: House of Reps committee visits YABATECH

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Tertiary Education, chaired by Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata from Birniwa/Guri/Kirikasamma Federal Constituency, Jigawa State, visited Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to investigate allegations...

Niger Delta roads are nightmares, says Gov Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the state of roads in the Niger Delta region as nightmarish, saying motorists go through a lot navigating the roads. He canvassed a partnership between the state governments in the region and...

Seme Customs teams up with partners to clear trade hurdles.

The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade facilitation by collaborating with key stakeholders to address existing trade barriers along the Nigeria–Benin border. This move,...

IMF names 5 countries as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Nigeria missing

Despite consecutive GDP growth, the International Monetary Fund excluded Nigeria from the list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies The new ranking, which included neighbouring countries, was prepared by top IMF economists and analysts The Fund...

CNPC Defies Niger Junta, Continues Oil Exports

State-owned Chinese oil giant CNPC continues to produce and export oil from a newly expanded oilfield in Niger despite ongoing disputes with the local authorities, Reuters reported on Friday, quoting sources familiar with the situation. CNPC set...

Europe Is Answering Putin’s Challenge

Donald Trump has derided NATO as an obsolete bunch of freeloaders for so long, it can be easy to forget that the transatlantic alliance remains the most powerful combined military force on Earth. And right now, it’s really acting like it. Last...

Travellers, Agents Excited as Domestic Air Travel Fares Dwindle

Chinedu Eze Travellers, operators and travel agencies have confirmed that there is a significant reduction in domestic air travel fares attributing the development to increase in the number of aircraft in service and more airlines joining the...

The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 17, 2025

Every week, OkayAfrica highlights the top African music releases — including the latest Afrobeats and amapiano hits — through our best music column, African Songs You Need to Hear This Week. Read ahead for our round-up of the best new African...

National troupe unleash the spirit of Nigeria… On Independence Day

The National Troupe, under the leadership of Hajja Kaltume Bulama Gana, has got its groove back. Not only are performances holding regularly, the troupe is churning out quality work. Most recent was the troupe’s performance at the 65th...

65 Inspiring and Award-Winning Business Leaders in Nigeria (2)

DR. GEORGE ANOKWURU: Leading Nigeria’s Maritime Sector with Vision, Integrity, and Strategic Growth DR. GEORGE ANOKWURU, Managing Director, Admiral Marine Shipping Nigeria Limited Dr. George Chukwuka Anokwuru is a distinguished leader in Nigeria’s...

Nigeria Missing From IMF’s List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

October 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has been excluded from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, despite recent policy reforms and improved growth projections that analysts believed would boost its...

We’re committed to limit food importation – Veep

The Vice President, Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the government is committed to addressing the numerous challenges confronting agriculture in the country in order to limit food importation and ensure farmers produce adequate food locally....

From Gatwick to Lagos: Billionaire Bayo Ogunlesi set to invest in Nigeria’s ports

Adebayo Ogunlesi, a Nigerian billionaire, has unveiled plans to invest in Nigerian port infrastructure Ogunlesi, who acquired three UK airports, disclosed his plans after he met with President Bola Tinubu The versatile investor disclosed that his...

Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (06/10/25)

3 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Experts See Sept Inflation At 18.46% On Back Of Falling Food Costs … Project Further Monetary Easing At CBN Nov MPC...

Volta: Ghana’s New Agribusiness Frontier 

Ho, Oct 13, GNA-The Volta Region stands at a defining moment in its development journey. Blessed with fertile lands, diverse agro-ecological zones, abundant water resources, and proximity to both domestic and regional markets. Volta has every...

Culture Ambassador empowers African youth to tell our stories

Ambassador Nneka Isaac-Moses, Co-founder and Managing Director of Goge Africa Worldwide, has spent over two decades redefining how the world sees Africa not as a continent of struggle, but as one of splendour, strength, and soul. She has empowered...

Oborevwori seeks NDDC–state partnership to fix Niger Delta roads

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has called for a strategic partnership between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and state governments to rehabilitate critical federal roads across the region. The governor made the appeal on...

Veep hails Asogli Yam Festival, reaffirms government’s commitment to food security

‎By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah ‎ ‎Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food security, emphasizing that Ghana’s future lies in empowering farmers and...

BFI’s Ama Ampadu On Her Eclectic Career & The “Exceptional” Year Of British Filmmaking: “We’ve Got To Find A Way To Keep This Momentum Going”

2025 has been an impressive year for the British Film Institute, in its often scrutinized role as a supporter of original filmmaking, with breakout titles emerging across the festival circuit. Popular titles include the BFI’s trio of Cannes...