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Agbara Nla Reaches US Cinemas After $173,650 Overseas Success Nigerian faith-based movie Agbara Nla: The Return is taking another major step onto the international stage as it opens in selected cinemas across the United…
Johannesburg and Pretoria are heading into a packed weekend, and new listings show one thing clearly — people still want to leave the house for live culture. According to IOL's What To Do guide for October 30 to November…
Nigeria's transportation challenges are costing the economy far more than many people may realise. According to a report by Punch, the country loses more than ₦3.6tn to inefficiencies and distortions in its transportatio…
Joe Mettle to headline PRESEC's bonfire night after ninth NSMQ victory Joe Mettle is set to headline PRESEC's Ɔdadeɛ Bonfire Night as the school celebrates its ninth National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) title, bringing…
The Cool FM Music Award, COMA, according to the management of the information and entertainment outfit, is an ambitious platform for recognizing the artists, innovators and creative forces driving the Nigerian music forw…
For someone who has never attended a conference centered majorly on technology, the thought of meeting industry leaders, listening to experts and connecting and networking with people from different professional backgrou…
Orlando Pirates' Big Win Sends Them Into CAF Champions League Group Stage Orlando Pirates have secured their place in the group stage of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after defeating Namibia's African Stars 5-0 on agg…
How to Tell If a Tech Support Story Matters to Nigerian Startups Nigeria’s technology industry is growing, and many young people are starting businesses that use technology to solve everyday problems. However, starting a…
Spotify audiobooks in Nigeria are a new reality. From October 14, 2026, Nigerians can listen to more than 350,000 audiobooks directly on Spotify, turning traffic jams, walks, workouts, and household chores into time for…
Music fans around the world are talking after Jay-Z was officially announced as the performer for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in 2027. The announcement was made by the NFL on Monday. The event will take place on Feb…
A giant fish taking an unusual ride through Kenya has become an unexpected internet sensation after a video showing a huge Nile perch attached to the back of a matatu went viral. The unusual sight has attracted attention…
Telecel Ghana has unveiled Ghanaian musician Black Sherif, widely known as Blacko, as the face of its X Project. The partnership, announced on October 8, 2026, is designed to strengthen engagement with young consumers an…
Russia has hosted African leaders in Moscow for the Third Russia-Africa Summit, a major diplomatic meeting aimed at strengthening relations between Russia and African countries. The summit brought together representative…
Tanzania Reports First Major Natural Gas Discovery in a Decade Category: African Business News Location: Mnazi Bay, Tanzania Date: October 31, 2026 Tanzania has announced its first major natural gas discovery in more tha…
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing a security crisis after about $6.36 billion was moved without authorisation from its wallets across 10 blockchain networks on October 29, 2026. Blockchain i…
When a Silicon Valley giant stumbles, the shockwaves rarely stay in California. Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, suffered its worst single-day market crash in history, wiping out roughly $500 billion in market val…
The excitement surrounding Miss South Africa 2026 is growing following the announcement of its judging panel. The selection of prominent personalities from different professional backgrounds has attracted attention, with…
Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola patient in the current outbreak has been evacuated to Switzerland for further treatment. The woman was receiving medical care in Abuja before she was transferred on October 26, 2026. Niger…
