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CONFLICTAug 21Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders with AK - 47 Rifle , 26 Rounds of Ammunition in Borno - Latest News In Nigeria , Nigeria News Today , Your Online Nigerian NewspaperA Boko Haram fighter has surrendered in Borno, along with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. This event signifies a defection from the militant group and the recovery of weaponry.nigerianeye.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 21Africa & African Diaspora Conference held amid wave of extreme right - wing politics A conference focusing on Africa and the African Diaspora was held amidst a global rise in extreme right-wing politics. This event addresses important political and social dynamics.jacarandafm.com · South Africa
BUSINESSAug 21AFRAA welcomes Enugu Air, strengthens Nigeria’s domestic aviation growthThe African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent. This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the 50th Member of the association, […] The post AFRAA welcomes Enugu Air, strengthens Nigeria’s domestic aviation growth appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 21From banking to entertainment: How Nigerians consumed 6.98m TB in five monthsBy Juliet Umeh From transferring money through mobile banking applications to attending virtual business meetings, streaming films, watching videos, marketing products, attending online classes and chatting with friends and family, the internet has quietly become part of almost every aspect of daily life in Nigeria. The scale of that dependence is reflected in the country’s […] The post From banking to entertainment: How Nigerians consumed 6.98m TB in five months appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERAug 21Central African Republic shuts Zamboye gold mine after deadly collapseAfricanews [en]
BUSINESSAug 21FG spends N700m to certify 7,000 Nigerian artisansBy Golok Nanmwa JOS – The Industrial Training Fund says it has committed over N700 million to the international certification of more than 7,000 Nigerian artisans under the Federal Government’s Skill-Up Artisans, SUPA, programme. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of ITF, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, disclosed this while monitoring the ongoing international certification examination […] The post FG spends N700m to certify 7,000 Nigerian artisans appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 21Christians killings: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag —Congressman MooreA member of the United States Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, has insisted that the US must not remove Nigeria from its Country of Particular Concern, CPC, designation list over alleged persecution of Christians, citing continued violence in the Middle Belt. The post Christians killings: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag —Congressman Moore appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 21Living in squalor: How filth, decay continue to rule over Nigeria Police barracksWhen over 1,000 police officers and their families were forcefully displaced from the historic Central Police Station (CPS) Barracks in Onitsha in 2013 following a controversial land dispute, many Nigerians viewed it as an isolated crisis. But it wasn't. The post Living in squalor: How filth, decay continue to rule over Nigeria Police barracks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 21Six Indians aboard cargo ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia’s coastThe Hindu
POLITICSAug 21After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 21Somalia faces renewed hunger crisis as UN food agency warns of funding shortfalljamaica-gleaner.com · Jamaica
POLITICSAug 20Why US sends deportees to many African countries like LiberiaThis article explores the reasons behind the United States' policy of deporting individuals to various African countries, including Liberia. It sheds light on an aspect of US immigration and foreign policy.thetimes-tribune.com · United States
WORLDAug 20Major Nigerian coke bust leads to arrestNigeria's Drug enforcement has broken up an international cocaine trafficking ring that used the continent's most populous country as a transit point for internaionally bound shipments of life devastating narcotics.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 20Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western NigeriaBBC World
HEALTHAug 20DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as Ebola infections surgeAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 20Over 100 labourers killed in gold mine collapse in Central African RepublicPremium Times
SCI & TECHAug 20Phone app helps Kenya's visually impaired get aroundA navigation tool built in Kenya is using AI to help people with visual impairment understand what lies ahead as they move through Nairobi. 'Sightra' runs as a phone based web app, detecting cars, trees, furniture and other obstacles in real time and sending spoken descriptions through an earpiece.Africanews [en]
WORLDAug 20Keeping the Sound Alive : Lekan Remilekun Amo Journey Through Indigenous Nigerian Gospel Music – Ghanamma . comThe article explores Lekan Remilekun Amo's journey in indigenous Nigerian gospel music. It focuses on the artist's efforts to keep this specific sound genre alive.ghanamma.com · Ghana
BUSINESSAug 20Ghana , Russia deepen partnership to end raw material exports by 2030 – Ghanamma . comGhana and Russia are reportedly strengthening their partnership with the goal of ending raw material exports by 2030. This initiative suggests a long-term economic strategy focused on industrialization and value addition for both nations.ghanamma.com · Ghana
HEALTHAug 20Chemical - ripened plantain saga underscores urgent need for consumer empowerment in Ghana food market – CDA Consult – Ghanamma . comA report highlights the issue of chemically ripened plantains in Ghana, emphasizing the critical need for consumer empowerment in the food market. This story is relevant to public health and consumer rights in the region.ghanamma.com · Ghana
SCI & TECHAug 20AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – ReportThe World Bank, in its report, urged developing economies to adopt an optimistic mindset, noting that AI could help governments reach billions of underserved people with medical, legal, educational, and agricultural services more quickly. The post AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 20Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern NigeriaAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 20Somalia faces another hunger crisis and the UN food agency head says it has far less funds to helpwhec.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20Presidency pledges support as Nigeria hosts world public relations conference in AbujaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency on Wednesday affirmed its readiness to support the forthcoming Global Alliance World Public Relations Forum billed for November 15 to 21, 2026 in Abuja, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation as well as the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. Special Adviser to the […] The post Presidency pledges support as Nigeria hosts world public relations conference in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria