Today: May 25, 2026
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched the title of Mr. Olympia 2024 in the Men’s Open Division. The landmark victory marks him as the 19th champion in the competition’s six-decade history and the first of Nigerian origin to…
In an era of instant communication, the prolonged absence of a nation’s leader can spark a wildfire of speculation. Cameroon finds itself at the center of such a storm, as 91-year-old President Paul Biya’s month-long public absence following a visit to China…
African descendants in the Americas who can trace their ancestry to the Republic of Benin are now eligible for the country’s citizenship. This move is in acknowledging the nation’s complex legacy in the transatlantic slave trade and reconnecting descendants of enslaved Africans…
As Nigeria celebrates its independence on another side of the globe, Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially proclaimed October 1 as Nigerian American Day in the District of Columbia. This recognition honors the contributions of the Nigerian American community as Mayor Bowser emphasized…
Business Investment Financing Track, a $75 million initiative window, will benefit smallholder farmers, producer organizations, MSMEs, and agribusiness start-ups in developing economies. Birthed under the, Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), the pilot initiative ending June 2026 is in partnership with…
Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda and Abolaji Omitogun At the ongoing week-long 79th United Nations General Assembly, an annual gathering of 193 countries for policy-making, deliberation, and representation on international matters according to Chapter IV of the UN Charter, Africa is pushing for permanent seats…
In a press briefing on September 18, U.S. Department of State officials Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, and Joy Basu, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs reviewed the US-Nigeria Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa…
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to debut her highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own, on September 19. This new storytelling series promises a unique exploration of the African diaspora, weaving together personal narratives and cultural insights from across the globe. Mind…
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), outlined a new strategy for military cooperation in Africa during a press briefing on Thursday, September 12. The briefing, held by the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media…
Nigeria and U.S. continue their first Strategic Energy Dialogue today, September 12. The dialogue which started on September 11 is spearheaded by Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Bureau of Energy Resources, and welcomes a high-profile Nigerian contingent led by…
