Japan Raises Visa Fees for Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals in First Review Since 1978
The Japanese government has approved a significant increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals, marking the first revision of such charges in nearly five decades. According to local media reports, the decision was adopted at a Cabinet…
Ekiti 2026: Obafemi Thrashes Withdrawal Rumours After Voting, Slams INEC Logistics Cash-for-Votes Schemes
Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Otunba Olugbenga Peter Obafemi, has forcefully debunked rumors of his withdrawal from the Ekiti Governorship race, declaring that he remains fully on the ballot and is in the contest to win. Obafemi…
South Africa Confronts a New HIV Reality as US Pulls the Plug on Lifeline Funding
For more than two decades, American funding helped underpin one of the world’s most ambitious responses to HIV and Aids. Now, that era is drawing to a close. The United States government has announced that it will discontinue support for HIV and…
Government Resigns After Delivering Just 10% of Targets in Rare African Accountability Move
In an unusual display of political accountability on the African continent, the government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after reportedly failing to meet most of its performance targets, with authorities admitting that barely a tenth of the…
100 Young Africans Trained in AI, Product Design as Experts Push for a Digitally Skilled Continent
As artificial intelligence and digital technologies continue to reshape the global economy, efforts to equip young Africans with future-ready skills are gaining momentum, with more than 100 youths from across the continent recently receiving hands-on…
Dangote Bets on Ondo With Mega Free Trade Zone to Rival Africa’s Biggest Industrial Hubs
Nigeria’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote is on the move again, this time to Olokola. This is another bold wager on the country’s industrial future, unveiling plans for what could become one of Africa’s largest integrated industrial…
Economic Hardship Could Worsen Corruption, Says Ex-Ado-Ekiti Chairman Fajuyi
A former Chairman of Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area, Hon. Omotunde Fajuyi, has warned that rising economic hardship and declining purchasing power could fuel corruption across Nigeria’s public sector if urgent policy adjustments are not made.…
Climate Crisis Could Deepen Global Health Emergencies Without More Funding, Experts Warn
Millions of people could face worsening health risks if governments fail to increase investments in climate resilience and adaptation, the Global Climate and Health Alliance has warned. The alliance issued the warning as delegates gathered in Bonn,…
EU Delegation Strengthens Partnership With Kano, Reaffirms Commitment to Northern Nigeria
A high-level delegation comprising Heads of Missions of European Union member states and their deputies has concluded a multi-day visit to Kano State aimed at strengthening partnerships, promoting public diplomacy and enhancing development cooperation…
National Assembly to Pass State Police Bill This Week, Says Senate Leader
The Nigerian public maybe closer to a State Police structure than they think. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said the National Assembly will this week pass the constitutional amendment bill providing for the establishment of state police, saying the…