Nigeria has taken another major step in its digital broadcasting journey with the launch of FreeTV, a new national digital television platform designed to provide millions of households with access to free, high-quality television services without monthly subscription charges. The initiative, officially unveiled on June 17, 2026, is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing Digital…
Nigeria’s status as one of the world’s leading palm oil producers has come under renewed scrutiny after new trade data revealed that the country spent billions of naira importing crude palm oil from neighboring West African nations in the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics report released by the National…
The government of Equatorial Guinea has stepped down after failing to meet key national development goals, marking a significant political development in the oil-rich Central African country. The resignation was announced by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who revealed that the administration achieved only about 10 percent of the objectives assigned to it. In a…
Former France international Thierry Henry has questioned Cristiano Ronaldo’s approach during Portugal’s 1-1 draw against Democratic Republic of the Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Portugal were expected to begin their qualifying journey with a victory, but the African side produced a resilient performance to secure a historic result….
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced sweeping new regulations aimed at increasing transparency, reducing market concentration, and strengthening oversight within the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments industry. In a circular dated June 15, 2026, and signed by the Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Dr. Rakiya Yusuf, the apex bank directed banks,…
