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Niger Drops French

Niger Drops French, Declares Hausa as National Language in Historic Mo...

In a bold step toward decolonisation and national identity, Niger’s military government has officially adopted Hausa as the new national language, replacing French, which had ...

  • 10 April 2025
  • Niger

Labour Party Reps Caucus Rejects Abure’s Attempt to Sack Ogene as Leader, Labels Move “Laughable and Misleading”

  • 9 April 2025
  • Nigeria
Labour Party (Nigeria)

Fubara’s suspension be reversed, US Institute demands

  • 8 April 2025
  • Nigeria
Fubara's Suspension Reversed

Police and Protesters Clash during Take-It-Back Movement Protest in Abuja

  • 8 April 2025
  • Nigeria
Take-It-Back Protesters

Minister Kpehe Calls for Stronger African Integration Amid Trump’s Tariffs and Aid Cuts

  • 7 April 2025
  • Africa
Minister Kpehe

Trump Labels China the ‘Worst Abuser’ on Tariffs as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate

  • 7 April 2025
  • Business
Trump Labels China the ‘Worst Abuser’ on Tariffs as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate

Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC, Expanded Skills Training

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business
Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC, Expanded Skills Training

Egypt’s Net Foreign Assets Rise by $1.48 Billion in February, Signaling Economic Turnaround

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business
Egypt’s Net Foreign Assets Rise by $1.48 Billion in February, Signaling Economic Turnaround

Trump’s Global Tariffs Take Effect, Marking a Historic Shift in U.S. Trade Policy

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business
Trump’s Global Tariffs Take Effect, Marking a Historic Shift in U.S. Trade Policy

Trump’s New Tariff Plans Cast Doubt on the Future of AGOA Trade Deal with Africa

  • 4 April 2025
  • Africa
Trump’s New Tariff Plans Cast Doubt on the Future of AGOA Trade Deal with Africa

Crypto Markets Rattle as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface

  • 4 April 2025
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Crypto Markets Rattle as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface

Guinea Sets September 2025 Date for Constitutional Referendum as Military Inches Toward Democratic Transition

  • 2 April 2025
  • Africa
Guinea Sets September 2025 Date for Constitutional Referendum as Military Inches Toward Democratic Transition

Nigeria Secures ¥12 Billion JICA Credit Facility to Boost Agriculture

  • 1 April 2025
  • Agriculture
Nigeria JICA agriculture loan

Olaf Scholz Warns U.S. Against Trade Tariffs, Asserts EU’s Readiness to Retaliate

  • 31 March 2025
  • Business
EU response to US tariffs

Nigeria Secures $500M World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience Amid Rising Debt Concerns

  • 30 March 2025
  • Business
World Bank funding

Emir Bayero Honored for Promoting Peace in Kano

  • 30 March 2025
  • Award
Emir Bayero Peace Recognition

Tinubu Appoints Oloriegbe as NHIA Chairman

  • 30 March 2025
  • Health
NHIA Chairman Appointment
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