Nigeria’s Ministry of Health has launched a pilot programme in Lagos, using virtual reality (VR) technology to combat social isolation among older adults. The initiative, supported by the African I…
A Lagos man accused of having over 3.5 times the legal alcohol limit in his breath was involved in a crash that left one person injured, highlighting growing concerns over road safety and enforceme…
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a key figure in the country’s transition from apartheid, as its new ambassador to the United States. The move, announced on 15 May 2024, has reignited discus…
Nigeria's Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has officially begun the process to conclude the liquidation of 89 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and 12 Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs), marking a p…
South Africa’s tourism sector is in uproar after Club Med installed shark nets at its new resort in Durban, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups and local officials. The move, intended…
Palma Ramalho, the head of the Ministry of Social Affairs, has unveiled a new labor reform package today as part of a broader effort to address rising unemployment and inflation in Nigeria. The ann…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that President Bola Tinubu cannot win a free and fair election in 2027, raising alarm bells over the state of democracy in Nigeria. The claim comes…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has been named in the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The recog…
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has announced a major trade with the Brooklyn Nets, acquiring Kyrie Irving in a blockbuster deal that could reshape the NBA's competitive landscape. The move has sent …
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s ambitious anti-crime campaign is under intense scrutiny after a report revealed 133,000 people have gone missing in the country since she took office in 2023. …
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and Bahrain caused widespread disruption today as they delayed 593 flights and canceled 51, impacting millions of passengers and major airlines…
Asian markets edged higher on Thursday as hopes for a US-Iran peace deal lifted investor confidence, with Japan’s Nikkei jumping 2% and Hong Kong’s HSI adding 360 points. The optimism came as diplo…