President Tinubu Commissions Abuja’s Transit Way N2, Declares Era of Abandoned Projects Over
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly completed Transit Way N2 Corridor, a major road infrastructure linking Abuja’s Central Business District to Wuse through two modern bridges, describing the project as evidence that the Federal Capital Territory is entering a new era of timely infrastructure delivery. The commissioning formed part of activities marking […]
Wuse Hospital Becomes First Public Centre to Offer Non-Surgical Fibroid Treatment in Nigeria
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has positioned Abuja’s Wuse District Hospital at the forefront of women’s healthcare innovation with the installation of Nigeria’s first High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) machine in a public hospital. Beyond the ceremonial handover, the development signals a major shift in how fibroid treatment may be accessed by ordinary Nigerians, […]
China, Nigeria Deepen Youth Cooperation Through Cultural Exchange Seminar in Abuja
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has convened a Youth Cultural Exchange Seminar in Abuja aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering youth-driven economic cooperation. Organised by the China Cultural Centre under the theme, “China-Africa Community with a Shared Future,” the seminar brought […]
Somalia’s Food Aid Crisis Threatens Millions
https://www.care.org/media-and-press/photographer Khadar.” Somalia faces a ticking humanitarian time bomb. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) warns that without urgent funding, its emergency food aid could stop by April, leaving millions starving. This isn’t just a distant crisis. When food aid collapses, it sparks ripple effects—families lose livelihoods, markets destabilize, and regional security hangs in the […]
Abuja Gets a New Recreational Hub as FCTA Signs Development Agreements
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a bold step in transforming Abuja into a world-class city, signing Development Agreements with Suburban Broadband Limited and Akida Hills Limited to create a major recreational hub in the heart of Nigeria’s capital. FCT Minister Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike described Abuja as a fast-growing metropolis with enormous […]
AU Pushes Reform, Peace and Water Security at 48th Executive Council
At the opening of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat placed institutional reform, peace, and sustainable development at the heart of Africa’s immediate priorities ahead of the 39th AU Assembly. Addressing ministers and delegates, the Chairperson emphasized the urgency of deepening […]
U.S., Burundi Sign Five-Year Health Cooperation MOU to Tackle HIV/AIDS and Malaria
U.S., Burundi Sign Five-Year Health Cooperation MOU to Tackle HIV/AIDS and Malaria The United States and the Government of Burundi have signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reinforcing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and malaria while strengthening global health security. The agreement, signed on February 6, aligns with the America First Global […]
AfDB Targets Implementation Gaps to Fast-Track Electricity Access Across 13 African Countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $3.9 million technical assistance programme aimed at closing the long-standing gap between energy policy commitments and actual electricity delivery across Africa, as part of the Mission 300 initiative to connect 300 million people to power by 2030. The two-year initiative, known as AESTAP Mission 300 Phase II, […]
AfDB Strengthens Development Footprint in Central African Republic with New Country Head
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has reaffirmed its long-term development commitment to the Central African Republic (CAR) following the official assumption of office by Mamadou Coulibaly as Head of the Bank’s Country Office. Coulibaly formally presented his letters of accreditation on 26 January 2026 to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central […]
Nigeria Sees Boost in Petrol, Diesel, and LPG Supply as Stocks Surge
Nigeria’s fuel supply situation showed marked improvement in December 2025, boosting national stock levels and easing concerns over availability, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Petrol (PMS) supply rose from 71.5 million litres per day in November to 74.2 million litres per day in December, comfortably above daily consumption, which […]
