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Africa’s 406 million gamers are turning play into big business

Africa’s gaming market is growing nearly twice as fast as the global industry, as 406 million gamers drive investment in studios, payments, esports and gaming infrastructure.

Can Nigeria keep oil block speculators out without driving investors away – by Sola Adebawo

NUPRC reported that 143 oil companies submitted 200 bids for 37 of the 50 blocks on offer; 13 blocks received no bids.

EU-supported health programme reaches 35,796 people as Kwara boosts health funding

The European Union has welcomed progress in strengthening health systems in Kwara State, where EU-supported interventions have reached 35,796 people, generated 12,264 referrals and helped about 10,000...

VOW2026: Akume, Alakija, Fayemi, others to headline 10th Voice of Women Conference

Akume, Alakija, Fayemi and other women leaders will headline VOW2026, which will focus on women’s leadership, political participation and economic empowerment.

EU, Kwara take stock of health progress, deepen development cooperation

The European Union and the Kwara State Government are taking stock of progress under the EU-supported health interventions, as a visiting EU team assesses results on...

A Fight to Survive: LASU graduate seeks ₦42m for kidney transplant after eight years on dialysis

A 23-year-old LASU graduate needs ₦42.5 million for a kidney transplant after eight years of dialysis and repeated health crises.

Over 23m Nigerians remain offline as stakeholders seek solutions at RuralConnect Summit

Over 23 million Nigerians remain offline as stakeholders prepare for RuralConnect Summit 2.0 to address connectivity gaps and expand digital access.

Kukah Centre flags gaps in 2026 Party Primaries

A new assessment by The Kukah Centre (TKC) has found that political party leaders and influential actors retained substantial control over candidate selection during...

Kukah Centre flags gaps in 2026 Party Primaries

A new assessment by The Kukah Centre (TKC) has found that political party leaders and influential actors retained substantial control over candidate selection during...

Kukah Centre flags gaps in 2026 Party Primaries

A new assessment by The Kukah Centre (TKC) has found that political party leaders and influential actors retained substantial control over candidate selection during...

Dangote IPO to test African capital markets’ capacity to finance next generation of industrial giants

Dangote’s IPO tests African capital markets’ capacity to finance industrial giants as investors across the continent seek access to the record offer.