Nigeria

Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences Ninth Collapse of the Year

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse, leading to widespread power outages. According to Reuters, the Transmission Company of Nigeria reported that a disturbance at 12:52 GMT, triggered by line and generator trips, destabilized the system. Although power was restored in areas like Abuja, outages continued in other parts of the country.

6 November, 2024

Oshiwambo

Aanona mo Nigeria otashi vulika ya taalele egeelo lyeso omolwa oku kutha ombinga momahololomadhiladhilo

Aanona mo Nigeria otashi vulika ya taalela egeelo lyeso uuna taya kutha ombinga momahololomadhiladhilo. Opwa kala ongeyo mo Nigeria sho aanona 29 yeli mokati kaamboka ya taalela egeelo lyeso sho ya kutha ombinga momahololomadhiladhilo geli ompinge noshikele shuuhupilo. Aanona yomimvo dhopokati ko 14-17 oyali oshitopolwa shongundu yaantu 76 mboka ya tamanekwa mompangu metitano. Iipotha ya tulilwamo omwa kwatelwa oku kengelela epangelo,oku eta epiyagano moshigwana ,noku hwahwameka okuumbako epangelo koshipundi pakwiita. […]

4 November, 2024

Africa

Nigeria’s Food Crisis Expected to Worsen Amid Economic Hardship

Nigeria is projected to see a severe hunger crisis next year, with over 30 million people facing food insecurity—a 33% increase from this year—due to economic challenges, according to a government and UN report as seen by CNBCAfrica. Economic hardship has intensified following austerity reforms by President Bola Tinubu, including currency devaluation and the removal of a longstanding petrol subsidy, contributing to rising inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

4 November, 2024

Africa

Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Holds 500 Million Litres of Petrol

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery possesses a reserve of 500 million litres of petrol, according to its billionaire founder, refuting assertions from marketers that they require additional imports to address fuel shortages. CNBCAfrica indicates that, in response to the situation, Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, convened a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with oil regulators, the head of the state-owned NNPC, the finance minister, and Aliko Dangote.

31 October, 2024

Africa

U.S Reiterates Support for Nigeria’s Clamor for U.N Security Council Membership

The United States has again reiterated its support to Nigeria's call for inclusion in the membership of the United Nations Security Council. Tesem Akende reports.

31 October, 2024

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

24 October, 2024

Business / Economics

24 October 2024 Biz News: Coastal Tourism Thrives Amidst Global Economic Shifts: A Look at September 2024’s Key Developments in Namibia and Beyond

In September 2024, the coastal region witnessed a remarkable surge in tourism activity, achieving an impressive occupancy rate of 74.45%, the highest recorded in the country. This growth has been attributed to a variety of social, sporting, and leisure events, such as annual marathons and regional festivals, according to The Brief publication. The influx of visitors not only boosted local businesses but also underscored the region's potential as a vibrant […]

24 October, 2024

Africa

Nigerian President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Economic Challenges

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at improving government efficiency. Key appointments, according to Duetsche Welle, include new ministers for humanitarian affairs, trade, labor, and livestock development. Ten other ministers were reassigned to different portfolios, as the country grapples with worsening economic conditions and public discontent.

24 October, 2024

Africa

Nigeria experiences power outage

Several communities across states in northern Nigeria are experiencing a power outage due to a fault in two circuit transmission lines. Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

23 October, 2024