Lagging behind in its regional context, Nigeria’s 3,505-kilometer colonial narrow-gauge and 669-kilometer modern standard-gauge railway lines starkly contrast with countries like Egypt, which boasts a 6,700-kilometer network. However, change is…
Central & West Africa
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Liberia’s presidential election heads toward a thrilling run-off, early results suggested on Monday. Incumbent President George Weah and rival Joseph Boakai are locked in a tight battle, with neither securing…
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Nigeria’s ongoing economic strife, accentuated by persistent foreign exchange crises, is compelling major manufacturing firms to overhaul their business strategies, a move experts warn could jeopardize product quality and pose…
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In light of the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child, Nigerians are making a renewed call to address deeply ingrained socio-cultural stereotypes and to combat gender discrimination against females.…
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Nigeria’s youth have been at the forefront of a nationwide movement to end police brutality and demand good governance. The #EndSARS protests, which started in October 2020, have sparked a…
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In a significant move, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced plans to relax restrictions in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. Both areas had been under a…
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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed an interest in partnering with the American government to bolster vital sectors of the state’s economy. This intention was communicated during a…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed targeted airstrikes against Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) operatives in the Tumbuns region near Lake Chad in Borno, a…
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Senator Sani Musa from Niger State’s Niger East senatorial district has urgently contacted the federal government, seeking aid in response to the surge in banditry that terrifies residents. In the…
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Nigeria stands as a nation abundant with promise, yet it remains mired in challenges, with its citizens growing increasingly disheartened by its unfulfilled potential. This sentiment echoes louder than ever…