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From Johannesburg boardrooms to Spanish football clubs, a wave of strategic investments signals shifting priorities in global capital allocation, with corporations pursuing aggressive expansion while billionaires diversify into sports franchises.
Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, has rejected allegations linking him to a dispute between social media personalities, while a separate analysis highlights the erosion of traditional seven-year apprenticeship systems in the digital age.
As Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission secures a major forex fraud arrest, the country's police force undergoes contentious leadership transition, raising questions about institutional continuity in fighting crime.
Nigerian internationals delivered standout performances across European competitions, with Ademola Lookman assisting Atletico Madrid's Champions League qualification and Alex Iwobi earning Premier League Team of the Week honours, while Paul Onuachu attracts transfer interest from Saudi Arabia.
University of Ibadan graduates achieve top honours across multiple disciplines, while Benue and Oyo states implement programs targeting over 65,000 out-of-school children.
The Bureau of Public Enterprises has unveiled an ambitious 2026 work plan targeting N189.1 billion in revenue through the commercialisation of two National Integrated Power Plants and the concession of Oyan Dam, signalling a renewed push to privatise critical infrastructure amid persistent energy challenges.
The South African government faces a diplomatic crisis as private contractors refuse to release citizens fighting in Russia's military operations without financial compensation, revealing the entrapment mechanisms used to recruit African soldiers.
Simultaneous protests in Nigeria and South Africa reveal growing worker frustration with government policies and institutional wage disparities, as unions escalate pressure through sustained industrial action.
From Lagos to Johannesburg, residents are mounting sustained protests over basic services, signaling a shift from petitions to direct action as patience with government inertia runs out.
As federal authorities push digital entrepreneurship for young Nigerians, state governors are emphasizing educational infrastructure and traditional values, revealing competing visions for the country's demographic future.
Japan's births have declined for ten consecutive years, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to reverse a crisis that threatens the nation's economic foundation and social fabric.
From Lagos markets to Johannesburg courtrooms, recent arrests of serving and fake military officers reveal how the prestige of armed forces uniforms has become a tool for fraud, bribery, and violence across Africa.
As rugby's world champions cast their net wide for fresh talent and football's transfer carousel spins, the region's sporting landscape reflects both careful succession planning and the unpredictable drama that defines competitive athletics.
As Zimbabwean cleric Passion Java's decade-long marriage dissolves amid social media silence, a broader African entertainment landscape confronts vulnerability—from Nollywood's ailing veterans to musicians reflecting on rejection and the fragile architecture of public personas.
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal's provision of armored vehicles and surveillance drones to federal forces marks a significant shift in Nigeria's approach to combating insecurity, as states increasingly supplement national defense capabilities.