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Settler Colonialism in light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today...
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolutionary violence in return....

US Reduces Non-Immigrant Visas to Single Entry, 3-Month Validity for Nigerians
The United States Department of State has announced updates to its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, which will impact several countries, including Nigeria. Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens...

Chelsea books Club World Cup final spot with Joao Pedro masterclass
English giants Chelsea have roared into the FIFA Club World Cup final, courtesy of a sensational performance from their new Brazilian sensation, Joao Pedro. The young forward netted two stunning goals on his full debut, proving decisive in a...

TimmyAce Speaks On Future Of Nigerian Music Industry
2 Fast rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Olusesan Timilehin popularly known as TimmyAce, has said the future of the Nigerian music industry is bright with the way Afrobeats is brewing. According to Cgaine, the whole world knows how big the sound...

Peter Knights changed Asia’s appetite for ivory. Can he do the same for Africa?
Wild Africa aims to “mainstream conservation” across the continent by using local ambassadors, pro bono media, and entertainment-based campaigns to build public and political support for wildlife protection. Peter Knights believes that shifting...

TeensThink International Essay Competition Grand Finale Champions Africa’s Teen Voices on AI and Humanity
The 5th Annual TeensThink International Essay Competition reached its thrilling conclusion at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, uniting teenage intellectuals from across Africa in a powerful celebration of innovation, creativity,...

An urgent appeal to the Minister of Finance: Nigeria’s vital need for a new debt reporting template By Dayo Olaide
A new reporting template that tracks debt from disbursement to delivery and explicitly connects it to development outcomes has the power to empower citizens, civil society, and oversight institutions. It would not only enhance transparency and...

6 Nigerians On How Their Best Friendship Began
Best friendships are rarely planned. Sometimes, they happen by chance, sneaking up in the middle of an ordinary moment that changes everything. Other times, they start with one small, powerful act of kindness. We asked six Nigerians to share the...

Kenya survives Rugby Cranes scare to reach Africa Cup semis
The Kenya Simbas kicked off their 2025 Rugby Africa Cup campaign, which also doubles as the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers, with a hard-fought 32-24 win over rivals Uganda at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala on Tuesday evening. Kenya drew...

19 of Our Favorite Books of the Year Are Really Cheap Right Now
Photo-Illustration: Vulture The year’s halfway over, and if you’ve lagged behind on your reading goals, some recommendations might help. We’ve rounded up the Vulture staff’s favorite books of 2025 so far, as well as the summer ahead, that happen...

Debt recovery: Our obligors damaged Nigeria’s economy – AMCON CEO
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Gbenga Alade, has said that obligors of the Corporation damaged the Nigerian economy because they never intended to repay the loans they...

TeensThink Essay Competition finale elevates African teen voices on AI and humanity
Barr. Abimbola Babatunde. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Social Welfare, Osun State; Dr. Celestine Achi. AI Educator & Innovator and CEO Cihan Media Communications; Opabiyi Josephine from Federal College of Education,...
The Digital Frontline Building an Unbreachable Fortress Against Fraud for A Secure Bharat, Asia, and Africa
In the dizzying pace of our digital lives, where our entire financial world now thrives online, a menacing shadow has emerged. Fraud, once a fringe threat, has transformed into something far more sophisticated and far more dangerous than we ever...
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Issue Orders To Thwart Sowore’s Planned Protest With Retired Officers Over Poor Welfare; Activist Vows ‘No Going Back’
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a directive to its commands in Asaba and Benin to take urgent steps to prevent a peaceful protest planned by pro-democracy activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in solidarity with retired...

CBN deadline: Nigerian banks race to file capital restoration plans by July 14
Nigerian commercial banks are scrambling to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) July 14 deadline for submission of Capital Restoration Plans, as the apex bank moves to phase out the regulatory forbearance regime introduced during the COVID-19...

New books this week focus on Caitlin Clark, King Tut, and how 'Democrats Lost America'
Let's start with the bad news: For some of us in the U.S. right now, it's HOT out there. And it's possible that at some point, on a trip to your local library or bookstore, you may have to suffer though some time without air-conditioning....

Addis Adventure: Using the Ethiopian Airlines Program to Add Another Country to Your African Itinerary
It was a short ride to the Skylight Hotel, but the shuttle was long enough to discover that one of my fellow passengers hailed from my hometown. Of all the places in the world, landing Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was surreal enough for this boy from...

FIRS e-invoicing mandate: Afri Invoice offers novel solution for Nigerian businesses
With the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) electronic invoicing compliance mandate expected to begin this month, Afri Invoice, a Nigerian-born Fintech company, is providing businesses with robust solutions to navigate the evolving digital tax...
'Something very unique': Halifax kiosk serves up African Nova Scotian heritage, culture
A new shop and food kiosk celebrating African Nova Scotian heritage and culture opened last week on the Halifax waterfront. Freedom Culinary Culture offers classic comfort dishes and a selection of goods by local African Nova Scotian artists. "I...

Nigeria First Magazine Vital Platform To Articulate Nigeria’s Story, Says Tuggar
1 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Maitama Tuggar, has described the newly launched Nigeria First Vanguard magazine represents a significant milestone in our collective effort to promote Nigeria’s image, values, and achievements on both the...