African free trade deal takes a big step forward
African free trade deal takes a big step forward.…
Members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria beg NASS to intervene in El-Zakzaky’s Case
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria popularly known as Shi'ites have taken their case to the National Assembly. They appealed to the leadership of the 9th Assembly to intervene in the…
Burkina Faso urged to avoid curbs on security reporting
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Burkina Faso's government to nix a bill that would impose stiff prison sentences on reporters for "demoralizing" security services battling a strengthening jihadist insurgency.…
Jennifer Lopez’s 50 Greatest Red Carpet Moments for the Superstar’s 50th Birthday
Jennifer Lopez turns 50 this July 24! In honor of her milestone birthday, here’s a roundup of the superstar’s 50 best red carpet ensembles of all time.…
Improving payment services in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed Deposit Money Banks to offer mobile money wallets without prior approval. Chidinma Lawanson, Financial Services Consultant at International Finance Corporation (IFC) joins CNBC Africa for…
LGs can’t manage primary healthcare in Nigeria, says Senator Amosun
LGs can’t manage primary healthcare in Nigeria, says Senator Amosun…
Shake your tail feather: Study finds cockatoos love to dance
Snowball, a sulphur-crested cockatoo, has shown that humans are not the only creatures who love to dance, a study found. Snowball has a diverse repertoire of 14 unique dance moves and loves…
Italy jails 24 South Americans over Condor-era killings
An Italian court has handed life sentences to 24 ex-officials from South America over their role in Operation Condor. It's estimated that thousands of people were murdered under the secret US-backed campaign.…
South Sudan’s independent media under pressure
Eight years after independence, South Sudan still struggles to address media challenges. Independent journalists continue to fear for their freedom. Many choose to abandon either the country or their profession.…
Switzerland to pay Nigeria $14m to secure release of tanker, detained crew
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) has ordered Switzerland to post a bond worth USD14million with Nigeria in order to secure the release of a gas oil tanker…