The United Nations has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance programme that could unlock up to US$40 million in additional funding to help reach people before they lose their homes, food or ...

The final week of October 2026 underscored the increasingly interconnected nature of global affairs, as geopolitical rivalries, diplomatic efforts to contain conflicts, economic uncertainty and ...

The government has stepped up efforts to combat illegal trade in environmentally harmful refrigerants, as Rwanda works to enforce international commitments aimed at protecting the ozone layer and ...

The African Union has called on African governments to strengthen mechanisms for protecting journalists and ensure attacks against media workers are investigated and prosecuted, warning that ...

Liberia needs a serious national conversation about the cost of goods and services, the competitiveness of domestic businesses, and the growing practice of purchasing cheaper alternatives through ...

Mr Shettima said the toughest phases of Nigeria's aggressive economic reset undertaken by the administration of President Bola Tinubu are officially over, clearing the runway for an era of pure ...

Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi is facing mounting criticism over a fertiliser rollout branded a failure as thousands of farmers fear they could be pushed towards hunger if vital inputs do not ...

INEC has opened its online portal for political parties to submit the details of their polling agents ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned its ...

Mogadishu — The Indian Navy has rescued all 20 crew members of a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia following a 48-hour military operation involving naval forces and the Indian ...

Many small businesses in Nigeria are missing out on Federal Government contracts due to inadequate knowledge of public procurement procedures, Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, has ...

Currency held outside the banking system by Nigerians rose by 103.8 per cent to N4.923 trillion in September 2026 from N2.416 trillion in September 2023, highlighting the persistent demand for ...

A parliamentary inquiry into the plane crash that killed former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others descended into chaos after independent campaigner Christy Lwara clashed with lawmakers in ...