Nigeria’s upstream investment commitments now $8bn with Shell’s gas project FID -Presidency

Following Shell’s final investment decision (FID) on the HI gas project, the presidency says Nigeria’s total upstream investment commitments have risen to $8 billion since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. Earlier on Tuesday, Shell Nigeria...

Nigerian Govt invites women business owners to apply for guaranteed loan, releases application link

Nigerian women entrepreneurs have been invited to apply for loans under the Bank of Industry’s N10 billion GLOW Fund The scheme targets women-owned and women-led businesses across different sectors, including trade, service Details show the...

Nigeria’s Oil Output Drops to 1.39 Million bpd

Nigeria’s crude oil production fell to 1.39 million barrels per day (bpd) in September 2025, representing a decline of 67,000 bpd compared with August’s output, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The...

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Osimhen hat-trick hero, Onyeka strikes as Super Eagles advance to playoffs

Nigeria delivered a dominant performance against Benin, defeating them 4-0 on Tuesday in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Despite the emphatic victory, Nigeria’s win was not enough to...

Nigeria Thrash Benin Republic 4-0 To Boost World Cup Playoff Hopes

Nigeria reignited their World Cup qualification campaign on Tuesday night with a dominant 4-0 victory over Benin Republic, a result that significantly boosted their chances of securing a CAF playoff spot for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles,...

Nigerian Officer Wins UN Award for Transforming Prisons in Congo

Olukemi Ibikunle, a corrections officer from Lagos, Nigeria, has just won the UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers for her current work as a peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explains her recent...

Africa's acceleration programmes in 2025: Powering start-ups and building venture talent

In 2025, capital is tighter, investors are more cautious, and start-ups face growing pressure to prove their traction earlier than ever. In this climate, acceleration programmes have become the backbone of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,...

Africa Needs Patient Capital for Digital Infrastructure Revolution

Across Africa, conversations about digital transformation often revolve around fintech apps, artificial intelligence, or the promise of e-government. But there’s a more fundamental truth that gets less attention: none of these innovations can...

African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book World Cup berths

CAPE TOWN :Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday completed the list of group winners in African qualification and the lineup of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s World Cup. Ivory Coast beat Kenya 3-0 at home in Abidjan to finish...

Nigeria Qualify For World Cup Playoff Tournament in Morocco 

A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a sensational pile-driver by substitute Frank Onyeka that ensured a 4-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday evening was enough to send Nigeria to the Four-Team CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Miss Automatic World Cup Spot Despite Thrashing Benin 4-0

In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday evening, Victor Osimhen showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a hat-trick, leading Nigeria to a commanding 4-0 victory against Benin...

African island nation plunged into political chaos as president flees country, military seizes control

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A military coup has unfolded in Madagascar, according to an Associated Press report that also indicates the country's...

Nigeria's September Crude Oil Production, Lowest in Ten Months

A SaharaReporters review of the monthly crude oil production data released by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has shown that Nigeria recorded its lowest crude oil production in ten months in September 2025. According to...

Nigerian Govt Drops Maths Requirement For Arts, Humanities Students Seeking University, Polytechnic Admission

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to obtain a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination to qualify for admission into universities and...

Nigeria miss out on automatic qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Despite a dominant 4-0 win over Benin Republic on Tuesday night, October 14, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A stunning hat-trick...

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Five observations from Super Eagles' convincing victory against Cheetahs

The Super Eagles cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday in Uyo. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen stole the show with a stunning hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late goal to seal the emphatic win for Nigeria....

Nigeria vs Benin: Four key takeaways from Super Eagles’ final 2026 World Cup qualifier

The Super Eagles thrashed Benin Republic 4–0 in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. Victor Osimhen produced a performance to remember, scoring a hat-trick before a late goal from Frank Onyeka sealed the victory. However, the...

Nigeria's World Cup hopes hang in the balance as South Africa lead Rwanda in first half of WCQ

South Africa are currently leading Rwanda in the first half of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Mbombela Goals from Thalente Mbatha and Oswin Appollis ensured the Bafana Bafana return to the summit of the CAF qualification group C Fans...

Nigeria unlocking $410bn investment on renewable energy – Shettima

Business VICE-President Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria’s energy transition journey under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is unlocking an investment opportunity of over 410 billion dollars between now and 2060. Shettima said this on Tuesday...

Nigeria witnessing quiet revolution in rail sector – Alkali

Politics THE Federal Government says the nation is witnessing a quiet revolution in the rail transport sector as the 284-kilometre Kano–Maradi standard gauge, Kaduna–Kano rail projects are nearing completion. The Minister of Transportation, Mr...