West Africa

African space tech? Don’t rule it out, says Nigerian startup king Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Paris — Iyinoluwa Aboyeji might not have the personal wealth of Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg, but his level... Read more

8 Jun, 2023

Lagos – Nigerians are struggling with surging fuel prices after newly elected President Bola Tinubu declared an end to... Read more

2 Jun, 2023

Cape Town – Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers has released a “proof of life” video in which... Read more

29 May, 2023

Abuja – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari defended his political record on Sunday, the day before he steps down, saying... Read more

29 May, 2023

Kano – Violence has surged in Nigeria following a brief lull for elections earlier in the year, serving as... Read more

27 May, 2023

Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi, The University of Queensland Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce... Read more

23 May, 2023

Johannesburg – The family of a South African held hostage by jihadists in Mali for more than five years... Read more

26 Mar, 2023

Abuja – Nigeria’s ruling party has held onto the powerful post of Lagos governor, the country’s electoral commission said... Read more

20 Mar, 2023

Lagos – Lagos was key to Bola Tinubu’s victory last month in Nigeria’s presidential election, but the megacity could... Read more

16 Mar, 2023

Abuja – Nigeria’s top court on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari acted like “a dictator” over the handling of... Read more

3 Mar, 2023