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A stark warning from the World Bank has laid bare a growing crisis across Africa: economies are simply not expanding fast enough to create jobs for millions of young people entering the workforce each year. Speaking at the Spring Meetings held alongside the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Vice President Ndiamé Diop said the continent…
Reactive counter-terrorism posture risks entrenching armed groups in a new corridor linking northwest to southwest Nigeria. Mass killings, abductions and roadside bombs in recent weeks point to a dangerous escalation of violent extremism in the Borgu-Kainji axis along Nigeria’s western borders with Benin and Niger. These are not isolated events. Continuing to respond narrowly and…
Following a successful event at SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, on April 10, PFL Africa is set to make its debut in Nigeria, with the next stop scheduled for June 13 at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The landmark event is expected to be the largest MMA showcase in West African history. It…
USM Alger’s 1-1 draw away to Olympique Safi not only secured their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final but also highlighted a series of telling post-match statistics that underline their efficiency and resilience over two legs. The Algerian side became the first club from their country to reach the final of the competition…
Nigerian Govt Debunks Hidden Spending Claims, Clarifies World Bank Report Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings contained in the latest Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank. Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said media reports and…
The choice of the tenth UN Secretary-General, who will take office in January 2027, could shape global diplomacy, the response to crises across the world and the direction of the multilateral system for the next decade. Why it matters The major questions going into the process which is now underway are: Follow us on WhatsApp…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should not be an arbiter of discussions about which other multilateral financial institutions should qualify for preferred creditor status. This is because the IMF is a direct beneficiary of the creditor hierarchy policy. A preferred creditor status gives multilateral development institutions priority for the repayment of their loans should a…
Ammsterdam / Berlin — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) envoy to Sudan, has said that the ‘quintet’ group — comprising the African Union, IGAD, the United Nations, the European Union, and the League of Arab States — will organise more advanced meetings next month bringing together all Sudanese who did not take part in…
Senegalese-American singer Akon has sparked debate after suggesting that men are not naturally wired for commitment, arguing that most relationship problems women face stem from infidelity. The five-time Grammy-nominated musician made the remarks during a recent interview with The Shade Room, where he spoke at length about relationships, gender dynamics, and his personal views on…
NAIROBI, Kenya, April 17, 2026 – KCB Ladies Volleyball team coach Japheth Munala says his players are reaping the rewards of consistency and teamwork after a perfect start at the Africa Club Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Munala says his players have incorporated what they have been working on in training, leading to their two victories…
