The National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) of Morocco has called for the strengthening of a pan-African network of journalists to enable Africans tell their own stories and project the continent more positively to the global audience. The Vice President of the association, Mohammed Daki, made the call during an interview with journalists in Casablanca, Morocco. Daki said the engagement with journalists from across Africa aimed to deepen professional collaboration and strengthen existing partnerships between Moroccan media practitioners and their counterparts on the continent. According to him, the initiative seeks to promote shared learning, peer exchange, and stronger editorial…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed the success of the recent U.S.-led airstrike on terrorist targets in Sokoto State, describing the operation as intelligence-driven and effective, while warning communities against harbouring fleeing terrorists. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the operations of the Armed Forces in 2025. Onoja said a post-strike battle damage assessment was ongoing and assured that full details would be made public once the process was concluded. ALSO READ ISWAP expanding beyond northeast, now present in Sokoto – Study “For now, we advise the…
Nigeria’s external reserve is projected to rise to $51.04 billion in 2026, supported by stronger oil earnings, foreign exchange (FX) market reforms, and improved external inflows. This is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria. This represents a notable increase from the estimated $45.01 billion in 2025 and signals expectations of stronger external buffers and easing pressure in the foreign exchange market. ALSO READ CBN sees Nigeria’s debt at 34.7% of GDP in 2026 The apex bank said the outlook reflects higher oil revenues, increased bond issuance, sustained diaspora remittances, FX market reforms, and expanded domestic…
Nigeria’s public debt is projected to rise to 34.68 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of 2026, with the outlook remaining sustainable due largely to improved exchange rate stability, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. The projection is contained in the CBN’s 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria, which indicates a modest increase from 33.98 per cent recorded at end-June 2025, reflecting expected new borrowings under continued discretionary fiscal policy actions. Despite the increase, the apex bank said Nigeria’s debt trajectory remains stable, noting that key drivers of debt accumulation in recent years—particularly exchange rate-related…
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has unveiled Nigerian rapper and actor, FalzTheBahdGuy, and French-Senegalese actress and media personality, Liliane Maroune, as hosts of its 9th edition. The awards ceremony, organised by AFRIMA’s International Executive Committee in collaboration with the African Union Commission and in partnership with the Lagos State Government as host city, will take place from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. With this announcement, Falz becomes the second Nigerian, after music legend 2Baba, to host the prestigious AFRIMA stage. 2Baba previously co-hosted the inaugural edition of the awards in 2014. Over the years, AFRIMA has…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Monday signed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦1.016 trillion into law. The signing ceremony took place at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, where Otti pledged that the budget would be judiciously implemented to drive development across the state. The governor assured that his administration would remain disciplined in executing the budget as approved, adding that any future adjustments would be returned to the Abia State House of Assembly for approval. Otti commended both the executive team that prepared the budget and lawmakers for their diligence and thorough scrutiny of the bill,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to grant an application seeking to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) from taking further actions following the revocation of the operating licences of two mortgage institutions—Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling delivered on Tuesday, held that the interest of justice would be better served by putting the defendants on notice rather than granting the ex parte application filed by the plaintiffs. “I have listened to the submission of counsel for the…
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has entered into a strategic partnership with AMA Pharmaceutical Company to accelerate local drug production and support Nigeria’s drive for pharmaceutical self-reliance. The collaboration will also strengthen the commercialisation of the university’s research outputs and deepen ties between academia and the pharmaceutical industry. The Director of ABU’s Public Affairs Directorate, Auwalu Umar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Zaria. ALSO READ NWUS explores collaboration with the University of East London, other foreign varsities Umar said the partnership would enhance the development and manufacture of high-quality pharmaceutical products in the country. He described…
Regular consumption of takeout food may significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to recent research examining dietary habits and cardiometabolic health outcomes. As busy lifestyles drive greater reliance on restaurant and delivery meals, health experts are raising concerns about the long-term impact of these eating patterns on heart health. What the research shows The study analyzed dietary data and health markers from thousands of adults over several years, focusing on how often participants consumed meals prepared outside the home. Researchers found that individuals who frequently ate takeout foods tended to have diets that promoted inflammation—an important underlying factor…
Google has declared 2025 a landmark year in the evolution of artificial intelligence, describing it as the point at which AI shifted decisively from experimental technology to practical, everyday utility with real-world impact across sectors. The technology giant said advances made this year marked a turning point, as AI systems became more reliable, scalable, and deeply embedded in products used by billions of people worldwide. According to Google, the focus in 2025 moved beyond showcasing AI capabilities to deploying solutions that solve concrete problems in search, productivity, software development, healthcare, education, and business operations. Central to this transformation was the…