Colleagues of Lagos Fire Service boss celebrate his release
Colleagues of Lagos Fire Service boss celebrate his release.…
Angela Merkel advocates longer Brexit extension
In a short parliamentary statement, Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated a longer but flexible extension to the UK's EU exit date. She said this might allow "a little calm" to return the process.…
Northern elders attack Saraki, says Senate President not representing them
Northern elders attack Saraki, says Senate President not representing them.…
Snapshot of the black hole
At six simultaneous press conferences around the world, researchers presented the very first real photo of a black hole. This is nothing less than a new era for science.…
Buhari invites Dubai’s investment conglomerate to partake in Nigeria’s petrol chemical sector
Buhari invites Dubai's investment conglomerate to partake in Nigeria's petrol chemical sector…
Uber said to seek about $10B in year’s biggest IPO
Uber is said to be planning to publicly file for a listing as early as this Thursday. The global ride-hailing company is seeking to raise about $10B in the floatation which could…
Nigeria’s micro pension plan explained
Nigeria launched the micro pension plan late last month as the government aims to extend pension services to the informal sector. Niyi Falade, CEO of Crusader Sterling Pensions joins CNBC Africa to…
In Venezuela, the dead no longer rests in peace, no thanks to tomb raiders
In Venezuela, the dead are no longer resting in peace as grave robbers, amid the South American nation’s economic and political crises, now rob graves, looting pieces of jewellery and other valuables.…
Magic Johnson resigns as Lakers’ team president
Magic Johnson abruptly resigned as the LA Lakers' team president Tuesday night saying "I was happier when I wasn't the president."…
Amnesty International reports global drop in executions
Amnesty International's annual death penalty report finds that executions have decreased worldwide. The trend is overshadowed by a new law in Brunei that allows authorities to kill people for homosexual activities.…