Is Nigeria v Benin on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 qualifier

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Accra’s November Summit Signals Africa’s Pivot to Digital-Era Public Finance

When Ghana hosts the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) conference this November, it’s not simply convening a professional gathering. The event represents a continental recalibration of how Africa’s governments will manage public...

Letter to the Editor: Republicans are in control, but Democrats at fault for shutdown

Dear editor: The news media usually claims that Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, so the government shutdown must be their fault. Your article in the October 9 issue made clear that the Republicans don’t control the...

Pope Leo XIV And World Leaders Mark World Food Day And FAO At 80 In Rome

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today commemorated World Food Day and its 80th anniversary with a landmark event in Rome, reaffirming its enduring mission to end hunger and build resilient agrifood systems across...

Nigeria Trading Across the Continent Under NIDO-Africa’s Leadership -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh

In this insightful interview, Professor Jude Osakwe, Continental Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Africa, highlights the rapidly shifting global trade landscape and the renewed focus on intra-African trade. This...

Trump tariffs fuel global uncertainty, but markets will adapt: UN trade agency

US President Donald Trump’s tariff war is likely to put small and medium-sized businesses and developing economies at particular risk of a slowdown in investment due to uncertain business environment, according to the UN trade agency. Small and...

Prince Harry’s African charity has ‘whiff of neocolonialism’

Chad’s environment ministry has said the funders of African Parks, the charity which counts the Duke of Sussex among its board members, should check their donations are being used appropriately after it accused the organisation of serious...

GVG speaks out on controversial “spy” tender 

. . . insists system cannot be used to spy on citizens’ private calls . . . but ensures effective regulatory protocols and revenue collection AMID the raging M500 million tender dispute over the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)’s Compliance...

Croptober: The Fall Harvest That Shapes The Global Cannabis Industry

"The plowman is broad as the back of the land he is sowing As he dances the circular track of the plow ever knowing That the work of his day measures more than the planting and growing Let it grow, let it grow, greatly yield" - The Grateful Dead,...

Global Mystery: Why Are 4,000 Young Women Infected With HIV Every Week?

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria recently reported that about 4,000 young women aged 15 to 24 get infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) every week around the world. Most of these new cases happen in sub-Saharan Africa, where...

Ouaddou eager to repay Orlando Pirates faith

“I just trust the work that I am doing, the values that I'm putting in my work." said Ouaddou. Orlando Pirates will resume their CAF Champions League campaign with a two-legged final preliminary round clash against Saint-Eloi Lupopo of the...

Keeping Africa’s vaccines cool

Keeping Africa’s vaccines cool From a distance, Lilongwe Technical College (LTC) is a modest affair located along the M1 opposite Biwi, the southern gateway to Lilongwe Old Town. The single-storey blocks, concealed in a brick fence, give little...

Argility’s fleet management solution transforms fleet maintenance, inventory management for major mining/logistics entity

Creating a tailored solution to address business challenges. FleetDomain was approached by a major player in South Africa’s mining/logistics arena. The company was seeking a trustworthy, highly experienced supplier capable of helping it to enhance...

Simesihle Khuzwayo bags two full bursaries at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

At just 18-years-old, young scientist, Simesihle Khuzwayo is already proving that determination, curiosity, and a love for learning can open the door to extraordinary possibilities. The grade 12 pupil at a non-fee-paying school, King Bhekuzulu...

Migrating elephants get room to roam via community conservation efforts

Years of elephant movement data reveal distinct routes the animals take to access food and water, but road building and new rail lines, towns, cities and fences are increasingly cutting off their ability to move across the landscape. In response,...

Poverty Crisis And Low Life Expectancy

When the latest United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects report was released recently, many Nigerians dismissed it as another dismal reminder of how stifling life has become. The report ranked Nigerians as having one of the lowest life...

WFF 2025: Special event boosts momentum for the implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative

Rome – At the World Food Forum 2025 in Rome, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a high-level event to galvanise global efforts to accelerate the implementation and impact of the One Country One Priority...

WFF 2025: Special Event Boosts Momentum For Implementation Of One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative

At the World Food Forum 2025 in Rome, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a high-level event to galvanise global efforts to accelerate the implementation and impact of the One Country One Priority Product...

Film on King Charles’ View of Nature to Be Released

Pool via Reuters / file photo Britain’s King Charles III attends a nature and finance reception at Lancaster House in London on June 25. Reuters 15:21 JST, October 15, 2025 LONDON (Reuters) — Britain’s King Charles III has said he was considered...

Prince Harry's latest crushing blow should be a 'wake-up' call for him to change

Prince Harry’s Africa charities' repeated setbacks should serve as a “wake-up” call for him, a royal expert has warned. The Duke of Sussex, earlier this year, stepped down from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded to support children affected by...