Nigeria Urged to Resist Tobacco Industry Pressure at Global Health Talks
As the 11th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) kicks off in Geneva, Switzerland, Nigerian civil society organisations (CSOs) are sending a clear message: the nation’s public health must not be compromised by the tobacco industry. In a joint statement, […]
Bénin’s Seven-Year Mandate: A New Addition to Africa’s Evolving Governance Models
Bénin has officially joined a small circle of African countries extending political mandates and redesigning their legislative systems. But beyond the headlines and the parliamentary vote counts lies a broader continental story — one about how African states are rethinking the rhythm, structure, and stability of governance. The National Assembly of Bénin recently approved […]
Artisans from Across Africa Converge in Abuja for African Weaving Festival 2025
Abuja is hosting artisans and cultural stakeholders from Botswana, Burkina Faso, and Ghana at the third edition of the African Weaving Festival (AWeF 2025), celebrating African textiles as tools for economic empowerment and cultural diplomacy. Opening the three-day festival, the Permanent Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat, Mrs. Olubunmi Olowookere, praised the organisers for creating […]
Financial Mistakes African Women Should Avoid
image by senivpetro freepik In many African communities, women carry the weight of family responsibilities, social obligations, business pressures, and cultural expectations. These pressures often lead to financial mistakes that quietly drain income and make it harder to build wealth. Here are common financial traps women fall into — and how to avoid them This […]
African Development Bank, WHO Partner to Restore Sudan’s Health System
On 03 November 2025, the African Development Bank Group and the World Health Organization (WHO) signed a bipartite funding and three-year implementation agreement for the Sudan Health Emergency and Infrastructure Project (SHEIP), aimed at improving access to quality healthcare across Sudan. The project focuses on restoring essential healthcare services, enhancing emergency preparedness and response, and […]
15 Side Hustles Nigerian Women Can Start With Little to No Capital
In a season where the cost of living keeps rising and opportunities seem tighter than ever, Nigerian women continue to innovate, create, and build sustainable income streams from the simplest ideas. The truth is this: you don’t always need big capital to start — you only need skill, consistency, and the courage to begin. Here […]
$71.55 Million AfDB Grant to Boost Jobs, Skills, and Entrepreneurship in Northern Ghana
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $71.55 million grant to Ghana to finance a transformative programme designed to create jobs, build market-ready skills, and promote entrepreneurship among women and youth — particularly in the country’s northern regions. Running from 2026 to 2029, the initiative is expected to train 28,000 people, generate 22,000 direct […]
US Boycott Won’t Stop G20 Summit in South Africa…Ramaphosa
outh African President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed the impact of the United States’ decision to boycott the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, insisting that the world’s leading economies will still take “fundamental decisions” in his country. Speaking to reporters outside parliament, Ramaphosa described the US absence as “their loss,” adding that Washington was forgoing an […]
Fossil Fuels Threaten One-Quarter of the World’s Population — Amnesty Report Warns
A damning new report by Amnesty International has revealed that fossil fuel operations around the world pose a direct threat to nearly a quarter of the global population — an estimated two billion people living within five kilometres of oil, gas, and coal projects. Published by The Guardian UK and based on first-of-its-kind research, […]
Border Standoff Deepens: Niger Demands “Guarantees” From Benin Amid French Troop Allegations
Diplomatic tensions between Niger and Benin have intensified as Niamey refuses to reopen its border with its southern neighbour, insisting that Benin must first provide “reassuring guarantees” over alleged French military activities on its territory. The move, announced by Niger’s military-led government, has prolonged the hardship faced by border communities and traders who depend on […]
