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  • Nigeria Inflation Eases to 15.06% in Feb 2026, Food Rises

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Inflation Eases to 15.06% in Feb 2026, Food Rises

    Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.06 per cent in February 2026 from 15.10 per cent in the previous month, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure, released on Monday, represents […]

  • IMF Warns Iran War Risks Global Inflation Surge

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on IMF Warns Iran War Risks Global Inflation Surge

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun assessing the potential economic fallout from the conflict in Iran, warning that a sustained rise in energy prices could significantly increase global inflation and reduce economic output. The […]

  • Malaysia Leads ASEAN Condemnation of Israeli Gaza Atrocities

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Malaysia Leads ASEAN Condemnation of Israeli Gaza Atrocities

    Malaysia has condemned recent Israeli military operations in Gaza, describing them as reflecting “indifference and double standards” toward the Palestinian people. The statement was delivered by Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan as he opened the […]

  • Netanyahu insists Trump always backed Iran war rationale

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Netanyahu insists Trump always backed Iran war rationale

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected assertions that Israel drew the United States into the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that U.S. President Donald Trump independently recognized the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program. […]

  • TEF Selects 3,200 African Entrepreneurs for 2026 Cohort

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on TEF Selects 3,200 African Entrepreneurs for 2026 Cohort

    The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) will announce the 12th cohort of its flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on March 22, 2026, naming 3,200 young African entrepreneurs to receive seed funding and support. This announcement follows a […]

  • DRC Rwanda Peace Accord Steps Agreed in Washington

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on DRC Rwanda Peace Accord Steps Agreed in Washington

    The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have committed to concrete actions to reduce tensions and implement a 2025 peace agreement following discussions in Washington, D.C., a joint statement confirmed. The development comes amid […]

  • Nigeria UK Sign MoUs on Migration, Business Visa Expansion

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria UK Sign MoUs on Migration, Business Visa Expansion

    Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three distinct Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen bilateral cooperation across migration management, security, and economic partnership. The agreements were formalised in London this week, with Nigeria’s Minister […]

  • SDP Imo State appoints interim chair for 2027 poll

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on SDP Imo State appoints interim chair for 2027 poll

    The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Imo State Chapter has announced an interim executive committee to steer its affairs in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The new leadership, unveiled at a recent gathering, is tasked […]

  • State Visit: Starmer, Tinubu Sign Record Steel Deal

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on State Visit: Starmer, Tinubu Sign Record Steel Deal

    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu began a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, marking the first such visit by a leader from Africa’s most populous nation in nearly 40 years. The trip, centred […]

  • Tinubu: Nigeria Economy Out of Dark Tunnel, Hope Renewed

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu: Nigeria Economy Out of Dark Tunnel, Hope Renewed

    President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond a period of severe economic uncertainty, assuring citizens both at home and abroad that the nation is now on a path toward sustained growth. The […]

  • UEFA Europa League Quarter-Final Fixtures Confirmed

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on UEFA Europa League Quarter-Final Fixtures Confirmed

    The UEFA Europa League has reached its last eight stage, with the quarter-final fixtures confirmed following the completion of the Round of 16. The draw has produced a compelling mix of familiar and emerging forces […]

  • CSECoP: Civil Society Engagement for Collaborative Development

    By Ifunanya | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on CSECoP: Civil Society Engagement for Collaborative Development

    The African Development Bank has launched the Civil Society Engagement Community of Practice (CSECoP), a structured platform designed to foster collaborative ecosystems for addressing Africa’s increasingly complex and interconnected development challenges. The initiative, which began […]

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