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Afrobeats Superstar Davido Announces Residency in Nigeria: ‘This One Is Very, Very Dear to Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Afrobeats Superstar Davido Announces Residency in Nigeria: ‘This One Is Very, Very Dear to Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Nigerian-American Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to bring his latest album, “Oriadé,” to the stage in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time with a three-night residency at the newly remodeled National Theatre from Dec. 17-19. The trio of shows are expected to highlight new material, with career-spanning hits and special guests each evening balancing out […]

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48 people have died after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state

International Committee of the Red Cross Urges Human-Centered Reporting in Conflict Zones

International Committee of the Red Cross Urges Human-Centered Reporting in Conflict Zones

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on journalists to adopt a human-centered approach when reporting on conflicts, moving beyond mere statistics to highlight the personal stories of those affected. This appeal was made by ICRC Public Relations Officer Aliyu Dawobe during a two-day training session for journalists in Lagos, Nigeria. The training aimed to equip media professionals with the skills to identify and report on humanitarian issues, including the plight of missing persons, trauma, hunger, malnutrition, and the disruption of livelihoods and education in conflict-affected communities. Dawobe emphasized that while figures are important, it is crucial to convey the human impact behind these numbers, such as individuals lacking access to medication, food, or family reunification. The humanitarian situation in regions like Nigeria's North-East remains critical, with millions requiring assistance and over three million suffering from malnutrition, alongside prolonged family sepa...

Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters gathering over the deaths of 37 miners in custody

Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters gathering over the deaths of 37 miners in custody

Police in Nigeria have fired tear gas at protesters demanding justice for 37 miners who died in custody

5 fun facts: Get to know Pistons' Ebuka Okorie before 2026-27 season

5 fun facts: Get to know Pistons' Ebuka Okorie before 2026-27 season

As the 17th overall pick in the draft, Ebuka Okorie joins the Detroit Pistons after a productive freshman campaign at Stanford.

Saudi Arabia Expands Tourism with Focus on AlUla and Cultural Heritage

Saudi Arabia Expands Tourism with Focus on AlUla and Cultural Heritage

Saudi Arabia is significantly expanding its tourism sector, with key destinations like Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, and the Red Sea regions enhancing their tourism profiles. AlUla, in particular, is being developed to offer archaeological landscapes and desert tourism, diversifying the regional travel experience beyond traditional Gulf city breaks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to combine urban experiences with heritage, nature, and coastal tourism, attracting international travelers. The Middle East as a whole is projected to see a substantial increase in international visitor spending, with a 57% rise, or US$116 billion, between 2025 and 2030. This growth is driven by rising international travel demand, evolving source markets, and changing visitor behavior, as highlighted in the ATM Travel Trends Report 2026.

Nigerian police use tear gas during protests over the deaths in custody of 37 miners

Nigerian police use tear gas during protests over the deaths in custody of 37 miners

Police in Nigeria have used tear gas against protesters demanding justice for 37 miners who died in custody

LIONS Riyadh Festival to Launch in Saudi Arabia in December 2027, Focusing on Creative Marketing

LIONS Riyadh Festival to Launch in Saudi Arabia in December 2027, Focusing on Creative Marketing

LIONS Riyadh Festival to Launch in Saudi Arabia in December 2027, Focusing on Creative Marketing

Nigerian Battery Recyclers Fund Cleanup After Lead Poisoning Investigation Linked to U.S. Auto Industry Supply Chain

Nigerian Battery Recyclers Fund Cleanup After Lead Poisoning Investigation Linked to U.S. Auto Industry Supply Chain

Battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Nigeria, have funded a $150,000 cleanup operation to remove lead-contaminated dirt following an investigation that revealed widespread lead poisoning among residents and workers. These factories had supplied lead for car batteries to the American auto industry, including companies like Ford and Tesla. The investigation, conducted by The Examination and its partners, found that 70% of tested volunteers had lead poisoning, and soil tests showed lead levels necessitating immediate cleanup. State officials in Ogun, Nigeria, responded by closing several factories in November and suspending environmental auditing firms for inaccurate reporting. Factories have since begun to reopen after agreeing to implement 19 improvements, such as enclosing furnaces and installing equipment to prevent lead particle escape. However, residents are still awaiting blood test results from government-conducted screenings, and the full extent of the contamination and the effectiveness of the cleanup...

Nigeria Joins International Energy Agency Family, Deepening Global Energy Cooperation

Nigeria Joins International Energy Agency Family, Deepening Global Energy Cooperation

Nigeria has officially joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) Family as an Association country, marking a significant development in international energy cooperation. This milestone was solidified during a landmark visit to Abuja by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, where he met with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo. During the visit, Dr. Birol and Minister Ekpo signed the first IEA-Nigeria Joint Work Programme. This program outlines a roadmap for enhanced collaboration in critical areas such as energy security, investment, data and statistics, energy efficiency, and clean cooking. Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous country, one of its largest economies, and a major oil and natural gas producer, brings substantial influence to the IEA Family, which now represents over 80% of global energy demand. The discussions also focused on Nigeria's energy and economic priorities and how closer cooperation with the IEA can support these ...

Nigeria Re-enters J.P. Morgan Bond Index, Signaling Investor Confidence in Economic Reforms

Nigeria Re-enters J.P. Morgan Bond Index, Signaling Investor Confidence in Economic Reforms

Nigeria Re-enters J.P. Morgan Bond Index, Signaling Investor Confidence in Economic Reforms

West African Agriculture Must Adapt to Evolving Dietary Patterns, OECD/SWAC Research Indicates

West African Agriculture Must Adapt to Evolving Dietary Patterns, OECD/SWAC Research Indicates

Research from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) highlights a significant transformation in food consumption patterns across West Africa. Urbanization, economic growth, and changing lifestyles are leading to more diverse diets and an increased demand for a wider variety of foods. Consumers are increasingly exposed to processed foods and new food outlets like supermarkets and street vendors. While the consumption of unhealthy and ultra-processed foods remains relatively low, it is growing, particularly in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. This shift necessitates a fundamental adaptation within the agricultural sector to meet these evolving demands. For instance, evidence from Mali shows fruit consumption doubled and vegetable consumption increased between 2015 and 2019, reflecting a broader trend towards greater dietary diversity. However, access to diverse and nutritious foods remains limited for many households, and healthy diets ...