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Super Eagles Squad Update Puts Uzoho Back in Focus Nigeria’s Super Eagles have recalled Francis Uzoho for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania. The goalkeeper replaces Maduka Okoye i…
African entrepreneurs looking for money and support to grow their businesses may soon have another country to consider. Qatar is making efforts to attract startups from Africa by offering funding, business support and re…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has joined forces with MTN Nigeria to bring seven Christmas movies to audiences during the 2026 festive season, giving Nigerian movie lovers something exciting to look forward…
Apple Music Best Songs List Spotlights Nigerian Acts Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Tems, Asake, BNXN and Victony have earned places on Apple Music’s Best Songs of 2026 selection, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate th…
Nigerian football fans have every reason to be happy as the country's young female players have made history at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos defeated Japan 2–1 in the final on Saturday…
Every year, thousands of Africans miss real scholarships because they are reading old, recycled lists. A blog post from 2022 will say "Top 10 scholarships open now" but the deadlines passed long ago. This guide is differ…
South Africans Vote as ANC Faces Fresh Pressure South Africans have delivered another warning to the African National Congress (ANC), as the party faces a major decline in support following the 2026 local government elec…
How Africans Can Check Real Travel Rule Changes Date checked: 8 November 2026 For many Africans, travelling abroad means months of saving, paperwork and planning. A change to visa rules, passport conditions or airport pr…
Kenyan startups could soon have access to a major new source of investment as the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) plans to establish a Sh65 billion ($500 million) fund to support young businesses. The propo…
The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s governing political party, is facing one of the biggest political challenges in its history following a disappointing performance in the 2026 local government elections…
Tesla shares dropped sharply after the US midterms, and it pulled other tech stocks with it. If you follow tech, invest, or even just watch Elon Musk, this matters. This report is based on BBC World Service business list…
Nigeria’s electricity challenges have returned to the spotlight after the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, assured Nigerians that he and his team were working to restore electricity supply in areas affected by recent out…
2Baba, whose real name is Innocent Idibia, has announced that his new album, Oldest Young Man, will be out on November 27, 2026. It will be his first full studio album in six years, and fans have been talking about it si…
More Than 300 Kenyan Travellers Stranded as Saudi Arabia Blocks Entry Over Ebola Fears More than 300 Kenyan jobseekers have been forced to return home after Saudi Arabian authorities denied them entry over concerns linke…
E No Be Luck, Na Strategy,E No Be Luck, Na Packaging Have you ever wondered how someone can be relatively unknown today and suddenly become the person everybody is talking about tomorrow? You open TikTok, Instagram or ev…
A circulating video of Charlene Ruto, the daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, sparked widespread controversy on social media, after footage showed her dissatisfaction with the tight security surrounding her during…
Managing money across several bank accounts can be frustrating. Someone may use one bank for salary, another for savings and a different one for everyday transfers. Each account comes with its own mobile app, login detai…
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: November matches set to shape qualification race African football fans are preparing for an exciting November as the race for places at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) enters a crucial stage…
