The results of a digital trade initiative in Africa show the continent has made progress but barriers to paperless trade persist, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank. The organisations have carried out digital trade reviews for six countries – Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda – to identify…| Global Trade Review (GTR)
We want to tell a single story but follow three separate crises. One began deep in Cross River National Park, where a reporter HumAngle worked with walked into the reserve and found neat rows of cocoa where there should have been rainforest in Nigeria’s South South. Another began hundreds of kilometres in the country’s North … The post As Nigeria’s Forests Fall in the South, the Deserts Advance in the North appeared first on HumAngle.| HumAngle
VOV 129: The Dangers of Farming Amidst Insecurity | RSS.com You used to spend long days on the farm, planting a variety of crops and bringing home a full harvest. Now, you work only a few hours under the watch of soldiers. You can’t go far from town, and you can’t plant tall crops anymore … The post The Dangers of Farming Amidst Insecurity appeared first on HumAngle.| HumAngle
Abba Ali says he was there when Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau blew himself up to avoid capture by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in May 2021. He survived, but his life changed forever. The road to that experience stretched back to 2015, when Boko Haram stormed his hometown of Bama and abducted … The post Broken Promises Push Surrendered Terrorists into Frustration appeared first on HumAngle.| HumAngle
An invitation to a wedding ceremony in Lokoja set one traveller on a perilous road. He had been asked to represent the father of the bride, his maternal uncle, who was too ill to travel. The traditional rites had already been concluded in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria, but the church ceremony in Lokoja in the … The post Delta–Edo’s Deadly Highway: Between Kidnappers and Vigilantes appeared first on HumAngle.| HumAngle
Life was good in Madagali. There was food, good shelter, and a large farm for 45-year-old Milcha Lazarus. But this was before Boko Haram attacked her community in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria, killing several people and forcing others out of their homes. Following the 2014 attack, Milcha and her family wandered in the forest … The post Adamawa IDPs Remember Home After a Decade Away appeared first on HumAngle.| HumAngle
When Mukhtar Dahiru saw a TikTok video promising he could make money on WhatsApp, he clicked without hesitation. Within days, after he shared a one-time password with the “recruiters”, his WhatsApp account was hijacked, his cryptocurrency wallets drained. He later realised the “opportunity” had been a scam. “The road is tricky, and this time I … The post How TikTok Fuels a New Wave of WhatsApp Scams in Hausa Language appeared first on HumAngle.| HumAngle
Beyond the Numbers: Inside Nigeria’s Insecurity Tr | RSS.com On The Crisis Room, we’re following insecurity trends across Nigeria. Every week at HumAngle, we track the state of insecurity across Nigeria: the attacks, abductions, armed clashes, displacements, and the lives caught in between. All of it feeds into the HumAngle Insecurity Tracker, a data-driven project … The post Beyond the Numbers: Inside Nigeria’s Insecurity Tracker appeared first on HumAngle.| HumAngle
Similar attacks on military bases were recorded in the same period, and this has raised concerns across neighbouring border villages.| HumAngle
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has formed a cooperation with the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) to set a course for... Source| CIO Africa
Millions of young farmers across West Africa are re-inventing everyday social media platforms, transforming them into agricultural tools that improve... Source| CIO Africa
Marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation with an attempt to reassure citizens exhausted by months of economic turmoil.| Modern Diplomacy
The move targets a long-standing weakness in Nigeria’s credit system: reporting loan data to credit bureaus is costly and cumbersome, so many lenders avoid it altogether.| TechCabal
Your monthly data bills, which have risen by more than 300% since 2023, are powering one of Nigeria’s biggest economic pillars.| TechCabal
In today's edition: Nigeria, South Africa to exit FATF Greylist || Kenya tightens tax reporting for foreign firms || Thousands in Kenya lose jobs as trade deal ends || Uber adds women-only rides || HotTake| TechCabal
Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) was once the country’s flagship telecom operator, born out of the promise of modern connectivity. But its story quickly became a case study in waste, mismanagement, and failed ambition.| TechCabal
Ruth Abah, 28, no longer walks to her local church, St. Paul’s, which now lies in ashes. Instead, the mother of two locks her doors and prays with her children, fearful the next attack could come at any moment. On Aug. 11, suspected Fulani herdsmen stormed the compound of the Catholic church in the village of Aye-Twar, in central Nigeria, setting the church, rectory and parish offices ablaze along with vehicles and other property. Earlier raids had already forced the parish’s 26 outstatio...| The Roys Report
‘We screen them but do not record them’ — an HIV program in Nigeria’s Plateau state. By Chinonso Kenneth Plateau, Nigeria —When 24-year-old Rawlings Easy’s best friend came to the house to run his first HIV test on him, Rawlings didn’t hesitate. It was October 2021. A final year student at the University of Jos,… The post Secret health care: A way queer Nigerians get tested for HIV appeared first on Erasing 76 Crimes.| Erasing 76 Crimes
Nigeria’s long-awaited tax reform laws have been officially published in the government gazette, marking a major step in overhauling the| Nairametrics
🏭 Marx (Kardinal) zu Konzernmacht ⚜️ VCP gehackt 🇳🇬 Religionsgemeinschaften in Nigeria 🪪 Datenpanne bei Führungszeugnis-Dienstleister| Artikel 91
The results reflect the growing impact of Otedola’s leadership on the 130-year-old institution.| Daily News on African Billionaires and UHNWIs
Okro soup is a Nigerian dish made from okra cooked in a mixture of palm oil, seafood and meat, which is served across West Africa.... The post Nigerian Okro Soup Recipe appeared first on Travel Food Atlas.| Travel Food Atlas
Application Deadline: October 6, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Afrinvest Analyst Programme. Afrinvest is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated Analysts to join our comprehensive training program. This role offers a…| Opportunities For Africans
Application Deadline: Unspecified Applications are now open for the 2025 Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) Technical & Technical Support Graduate Trainee Program. As part of the 2025 Graduate Trainee Technical Engineers…| Opportunities For Africans
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Air Peace Graduate Trainee Program. Air Peace Limited is seeking high-potential graduates from accredited universities for it 2025/2026…| Opportunities For Africans
From Gashaka to Okomu, our friend of the month, Tunde Morakinyo, is rebuilding parks, protecting elephants & empowering communities through ANI.| Elephant Protection Initiative
The Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria program, supported by Rotary, focuses on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates through community health outreach and training. Olubunmi Afolabi, a communications officer, shares an experience that highlights the importance of emergency care, timely referrals, and the impact of trained health workers in saving lives.| Rotary 360
This article A year later, Africa’s Gen Z uprising is only more emboldened was originally published by Waging Nonviolence. Despite facing brutal repression, the wave of youth-led movements in Nigeria and Kenya that exploded last year have shown remarkable resilience. This article A year later, Africa’s Gen Z uprising is only more emboldened was originally published by Waging Nonviolence.| Waging Nonviolence
The financial services sector is taking its first tentative steps on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI), with the technology... Source| CIO Africa
The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African... Source| CIO Africa
A newly published ACRC report by Taibat Lawanson, Lindsay Sawyer and Damilola Olalekan explores the complex dynamics of contested political systems and their impact on the people of Lagos. The post New research: Strengthening urban systems, services and institutions in Lagos first appeared on ACRC.| ACRC
On July 13, 2024, Emeka Eze went out for his routine evening evangelism around Jakande market in Lagos, Nigeria. He had purchased a new public address system the previous day and wanted to do a test run. On his way back home, he noticed some people under the Jakande Bridge and decided he would preach to them. After his sermon, one man repented and accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. The next day, while prepping for Sunday service, Eze said he received an instruction from God that changed his...| The Roys Report
African churches in the UK as sites of living heritage The post Spiritual Memory, Diasporic Justice: Recognising Aladura Churches as Living African Heritage appeared first on African Arguments.| African Arguments
Adeniyi Abiodun, cofounder of Mysten Labs (builders of Sui), says the $1.3M fund will offer low-interest loans to Semicolon students.| Mariblock
One hardly expects an Orthodox blessing to be compared to a NAZI salute in Sweden. But it happened, and we can't allow it to stand.| Orthodox Reflections
Nigerians are increasingly turning to social media to voice their concerns about societal issues| Index on Censorship
EPI member states are dedicated to preventing ivory from entering the illegal wildlife trade by securing or permanently disposing of stockpiles. We support this effort through an advanced stockpile management system that improves transparency and control.| EPI
In late March 2025, a delegation of Taiwanese trade experts landed in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos. The arrival of high-profile dignitaries was not televised and no press conference was arranged, but it marked the second mission in five months. The visits are a telling sign of Taiwan’s intensifying effort to maintain a vital relationship with Africa’s largest economy. The post Taiwan’s Soft Power Gamble in Nigeria appeared first on Global Taiwan Institute.| Global Taiwan Institute
I was a palm-wine drinkard since I was a boy of ten years of age. I had no other work more than to drink palm-wine in my life| The Australian Legend
Foreign investment in Nigeria’s telecom sector plunged 57.8% to $80.78m in Q1 2025, but naira stability, tariff hikes aim to spark a rebound.| TechCabal
This guide takes a clear look at where Nigerians across different income levels and needs can find loans with the lowest possible interest rates.| Lendsqr - Empowering the smartest lenders
I believe every person has the right to live free from violence, and shame, and to make informed choices about their body and future.| Safe Abortion Action Fund
The political and media establishment has finally begun to acknowledge Palestinian suffering, but this shift remains hollow until those complicit in Israel’s genocide are truly exposed| Declassified UK
I couldn’t reconcile such an extreme instruction with what I felt inside. I knew I was different, but I couldn’t explain why. A lot of my male peers were interested in girls, soccer, and Power Rangers. That wasn’t the case for me. I loved drawing and playing with dolls, and I knew I was attracted to the same sex. This was confusing, and it made me feel as though expressing what was inside me was a huge risk. I couldn’t relate to other boys and men at school or home. I didn’t want to...| The Gay & Lesbian Review
A viral video showing the country’s stand empty at TCAD despite the presence of President Tinubu at the summit in Japan has raised eyebrows| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Cyriel Dessers was the highest goalscorer in the Scottish Premier League in the 2024/2025 season...| Soccernet.ng
“I will not let an idiot rubbish me just like that for cheap popularity because you want to attract traffic to your page.”| Premium Times Nigeria
In a concerning forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria's foreign reserve is expected to see a significant reduction,| Nairametrics
A Nigerian man has expressed shock at the price he recently bought fuel at in Enugu state. The man showed proof and named the filling stations where he bought it.| Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.
A Nigerian man who bought gas in Abuja has sparked reactions after sharing the price he bought 1kg at his area. Social media users reacted to his post.| Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.
Amnistía Internacional informa de al menos 555 incidentes documentados de justicia por mano propia entre 2012 y 2023 en Nigeria, y dice que la violencia está aumentando en crueldad y alcance.| Global Voices en Español
Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta were held to a 3-3 draw by Croatian second-division side NK Opatija in a preseason friendly on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.| Soccernet.ng
Zaidu Sanusi played a key role as Nigeria reached the final of the 2023 edition of the AFCON before falling to hosts Cote d’Ivoire| Soccernet.ng
Internet Sans Frontieres strongly condemns the decision of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to “indefinitely” suspend access to social platform Twitter, and denounces a serious, disproportionate, illegal and unnecessary violation of the human rights of Nigerian users. The retaliatory measure came into effect on June 4, 2021, after Twitter deleted a post L’article Statement on the Blocking of Twitter in Nigeria est apparu en premier sur Internet Sans Frontières.| Internet Sans Frontières
Internet Sans Frontières condamne fermement le blocage de Twitter au Nigeria, et appelle le autorités à mettre fin à une violation grave des droits humains.| Internet Sans Frontières
Nigerian advocacy group CAPPA urges a 100% tax hike on tobacco and vape products to combat youth addiction and reduce economic burden.| Ecigator
This story is based on real patterns of queer survival in Nigeria and real conversations. Names and identifying details have been changed for protection.| The Gay & Lesbian Review
Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman recently issued a statement about his time at Atalanta, issuing an official transfer request...| Soccernet.ng
Former Manchester City right-back Micah Richards and ex-Barcelona striker Gary Lineker were left stunned by Victor Osimhen's decision to join Galatasaray on a| Soccernet.ng
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be under further threat following reports that West African rivals Guinea are actively pursuing| Soccernet.ng
Taiwo Awoniyi's injury problems haven't allowed him to enjoy his football at Nottingham Forest...| Soccernet.ng
Wilfred Ndidi is on the verge of becoming a Besiktas player after the Turkish giants reached an agreement with Leicester City for the Nigerian midfielder,| Soccernet.ng
The international future of Chelsea FC star, Tosin Adarabioyo, appears to be drawing closer to resolution, Soccernet.ng reports.| Soccernet.ng
«Intenso, elegante, avvolgente... ci ricorda che le donne (e non solo loro) sono fatte di desideri, ferite, sogni e battaglie» Michela Marzano, «Robinson – la Repubblica» The post Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie appeared first on Einaudi.| Einaudi
In Nigeria, profiling doesn’t wait for context, it manifests in whispers, weapons, mob chants, and silent judgments.| HumAngle
Two Nigerian forwards, Terem Moffi and Ehije Ukaki, found the back of the net as OGC Nice secured a 3-2 win over Sheffield United in a pulsating pre-season| Soccernet.ng
Galatasaray are preparing to roll out the red carpet for Victor Osimhen this week, as the Nigerian star striker edges closer to completing a sensational €75| Soccernet.ng
The conflicting messages from these two key government bodies have left residents uncertain about the danger and the appropriate course of action.| HumAngle
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has left many surprised with his move away from West Bromwich Albion to Hull City...| Soccernet.ng
MSF supports over 300 women yearly who are affected by obstetric fistulas in Jahun, Nigeria, with surgery, recovery and upholding their dignity.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
To tell this as a tale about two uniquely bad men is a terrible disservice to a story of the systemic criminal victimization of women.| FAIR
Super Eagles and Hull City defender Semi Ajayi has heaped praise on the club's coach, Sergej Jakirovic, Soccernet.ng reports.| Soccernet.ng
Super Falcons of Nigeria are slated to take on tournament hosts Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament,| Soccernet.ng
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in the final at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Soccernet.ng reports.| Soccernet.ng
The Super Eagles winger once came close to joining Anfield giants Liverpool and now he could be set for a rebirth at Sevilla| Soccernet.ng
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Chuka Iwobi, has revealed that he, alongside his club teammates, will no longer share dressing room footage on social| Soccernet.ng
Some past and present Super Eagles stars have returned to the NPFL over the last two years| Soccernet.ng
Slovenian top-flight side NK Celje have completed the signing of highly-rated Nigerian midfielder Papa Daniel from NPFL outfit Niger Tornadoes.| Soccernet.ng
Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo can play for England's Three Lions or the Super Eagles of Nigeria, but he is yet to choose| Soccernet.ng
Nigeria and Morocco will lock horns in the grand finale of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing dramatic semifinal victories on| Soccernet.ng
At the centre, the RUFT was distributed according to each child's weight. If available, the women could go home with at least 14 sachet.| HumAngle
Satina said the hustle for quick cash has caused a lot of children to derail from school despite the government’s provision of free education| HumAngle
Operating with stealth, Lakurawa conduct their attacks through door-to-door, farm-to-farm raids, often under the pretext of collecting zakat.| HumAngle
China is one of Nigeria’s main trade partners. Shipping from China to Nigeria is possible via air and sea and takes several days to weeks.| ShipHub
Learn about shipping from the US to Nigeria. Explore logistics options, ports, costs, and tips for smooth international shipping between these two countries.| ShipHub
MTN Nigeria launched its “From Africa, for Africa” accelerator program on Wednesday, July 2, with applications open for startups to join the 12-week initiative starting in September. The program, supported by a 100 million naira fund (approximately $65,200), aims to assist high-potential startups across sectors such as fintech, agritech, health, education, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. […] More| Tech In Africa
On the appointed day, the young men went to bring back their daughter who had brought so much disgrace to them. Immediately Efuru saw the men, she came out and greeted them.| The Australian Legend
Nigeria is scaling up natural gas production as a low-carbon transition fuel, NNPC’s GCEO says, targeting $60 billion investment by 2030. The post Nigeria committed to pursuing gas as “low-carbon transition fuel”: NNPC appeared first on Gas Outlook.| Gas Outlook
Nigeria’s Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline has crossed the River Niger, marking a major milestone toward industrialisation, regional energy access, and internal gas distribution, officials said on Tuesday at NOG Energy Week. The post Nigeria’s AKK gas pipeline hits milestone: minister appeared first on Gas Outlook.| Gas Outlook
Gain insights into Nigeria’s Data Protection Act, 2023. Learn about its scope, key obligations for data controllers and data processors, data subject rights, penalties, etc.| Securiti
Application Deadline: unspecified Applications are now open for the 2025 Seven-Up Bottling Company Graduate Trainee Program. Are you a sharp Engineering graduate ready to power the future of manufacturing? Got a passion for machines, processes, and making things run like clockwork? Requirements HND/B.Eng/B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Chemical EngineeringMinimum 2:2/Lower Credit NYSC Certificate required...| Opportunities For Africans
Application Deadline: June 10, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Egbin PowerUp Internship Programme. Egbin PowerUp Internship Experience equips students to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, also enhancing their skills, building their confidence, and sharpening their creativity and problem-solving abilities. This Internship runs from July - December 2025. Eligibility...| Opportunities For Africans
Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) reserves have maintained a one-month dip streak. The latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria| Nairametrics
Benin bronzes should be entrusted to descendants of the enslaved Thank you for your editorial on the Benin bronzes (“At the Museum of Fine Arts, a chance for justice,” April 27). However, calling f…| Restitution Study Group
WITNESS' new Community-based Guide to Visual Verification supports activists and journalists in verifying human rights visual documentation.| WITNESS Blog
Hey y’all, just a quick note to let you know my novelette “Encore” (first published in Deep Dream: Science Fiction Exploring the Future of Art, edited by Indrapramit Das) is now a…| Wole Talabi
V-Label, the globally recognized vegan and vegetarian label, is proud to announce its new partnership with food awareness NGO ProVeg Nigeria, the Nigerian| V-Label
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in partnership with the Sokoto state Ministry of Health, is encouraging community members in Sokoto to participate in a vaccination campaign – the goal is to help reduce the number of children suffering from potentially fatal diseases including measles and diphtheria. These diseases can cause long-term complications if contracted. In [...]Read More... from Nigeria: MSF and Sokoto state launch vaccination campaign to reduce deadly di...| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
A new grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has ushered GRID3 into its next phase. After five years of successfully working with countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa to generate, validate, and use geospatial data on population, settlements, infrastructure, and boundaries, […] Der Beitrag GRID3 secures $20.3M to support Nigeria and DRC with core spatial data erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
In Nigeria, the need to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in areas with low vaccine uptake was a key priority for the country’s government. Learn how GRID3 geospatial data supported these vaccination efforts. Der Beitrag CDC Nigeria and GRID3 collaborate to improve vaccination coverage erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3