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  • Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175

    The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its wholesale gantry price for petrol to N1,175 per litre, a move that will likely push retail fuel costs higher across Nigeria. The adjustment, confirmed by industry sources on […]

  • Osun August 15 Election Vital for Nigeria’s 2027 Democracy

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Osun August 15 Election Vital for Nigeria’s 2027 Democracy

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged for a credible and transparent governorship election in the southwest Nigerian state on August 15, stressing that the integrity of the ballot is non-negotiable for the health of […]

  • Naira Depreciates to N1,405.62 per Dollar in Official Market

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates to N1,405.62 per Dollar in Official Market

    The Nigerian Naira weakened against the US Dollar at the start of the trading week, extending a recent depreciation trend despite rising external reserves. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the […]

  • Naira Appreciates as CBN Boosts Forex, Reserves Exceed $50bn

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Appreciates as CBN Boosts Forex, Reserves Exceed $50bn

    The Nigerian Naira strengthened against the US dollar in Tuesday’s trading session, opening at 1,398.24 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) before appreciating to 1,396.24 by mid-morning. The move marks continued stability […]

  • Nigeria Petrol N1,400, Diesel N1,750, Presidency Silent

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | 1 Comment

    Fuel prices in Nigeria have surged following an increase in the wholesale cost set by the Dangote Refinery, pushing retail petrol to N1,400 per litre and diesel to N1,750 in Abuja. The hike has triggered […]

  • Football for Reform Frees Sierra Leone Women on IWD

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Football for Reform Frees Sierra Leone Women on IWD

    Four female inmates, including a mother of two identified as Sento, were released from Sierra Leone’s correctional facilities on Friday, marking a focused effort to address the detention of women for minor or summary offenses. […]

  • FMD Outbreak South Africa Launches Mass Cattle Vaccination

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on FMD Outbreak South Africa Launches Mass Cattle Vaccination

    South Africa has initiated a mass vaccination campaign for cattle in response to a severe foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak that is devastating the national livestock sector and threatening meat and dairy supplies, along with crucial […]

  • Congolese Forces Find Lubanga Militia Weapons Stash in Ituri

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Congolese Forces Find Lubanga Militia Weapons Stash in Ituri

    The Congolese armed forces discovered a significant weapons cache this week buried at a mining site in Noro, Ituri province, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. The arsenal, comprising grenades, AK-47 rifles, and hundreds […]

  • Burkina Faso Appoints Abdou Amir for 2027 AFCON Qualifying

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Burkina Faso Appoints Abdou Amir for 2027 AFCON Qualifying

    Burkina Faso has appointed Abdou Amir as head coach of the men’s national team, entrusting him with the mission to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 53-year-old Franco-Comorian coach was officially […]

  • Nairobi Flash Floods Kill 23 After Torrential Rains

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Nairobi Flash Floods Kill 23 After Torrential Rains

    Heavy overnight rains triggered deadly flash floods in Nairobi, Kenya, killing at least 23 people and causing widespread destruction across the capital city, authorities confirmed Saturday. The torrential rainfall, which began late Friday, rapidly turned […]

  • X Revamps Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with New Features

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on X Revamps Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with New Features

    X Launches Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with New Monetization Features X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has announced a significant update to its Creator Subscriptions program, rebranding it as “Creator Subscriptions 2.0.” The overhaul introduces […]

  • Egyptian Pound Falls Below 52 US Dollar, Bond Investors Exit

    By Ifunanya | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Egyptian Pound Falls Below 52 US Dollar, Bond Investors Exit

    The Egyptian pound depreciated to a new all-time low on Sunday, falling below 52 pounds per US dollar in official markets amid a significant exodus of foreign capital from the country’s debt markets. The Central […]

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