Nigeria's Ministry of Trade has banned wheat imports, triggering immediate price hikes in markets across Lagos and Kano. The move, announced on 15 May 2024, aims to boost local grain production but…
Kim Gordon, co-founder of the influential American band Sonic Youth, has released her third solo album, marking a significant moment in her career. The album, titled "Echoes of the Past," was launc…
President Donald Trump’s recent warnings against Iran have reignited fears of regional conflict, with ripple effects already felt in Nigeria’s energy sector. The U.S. leader’s statements, made duri…
Shashi Tharoor, the Indian parliamentarian and former UN official, has sharply criticized Pakistan's involvement in US-Iran peace talks, stating that only Islamabad can play such a role. The commen…
Beijing Cheng Li, leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, marking a rare high-level encounter between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.…
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi has publicly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remarks about the Pope, calling the comments "unacceptable" and emphasizing the importance of religio…
Bruxelas, the European Union's administrative capital, has unveiled a new strategy to address rising fertiliser prices and support farmers across Africa, a move that comes as several nations, inclu…
Fiorentina and Lazio faced off in a high-stakes Serie A match on Sunday, with the game drawing attention from football fans across Italy and beyond. The match, played at the Stadio Artemio Franchi …
Goldman Sachs reported its strongest quarterly performance in five years, driven by robust investment banking and asset management results, despite a disappointing showing in its fixed-income tradi…
Microsoft has confirmed that the upcoming Xbox First Look event on Thursday will feature a deep dive into the highly anticipated game Metro 2039. The announcement has sparked interest among gamers …
Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been awarded a lifetime achievement honor in Nigeria, a gesture that underscores his pivotal role in advancing Africa’s d…
Nvidia, the US-based tech giant, has committed $2 billion to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, a move that could reshape global tech landscapes and indirectly influence Africa…