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Tisya Mukuna Is on a Mission to Revive Congo’s Coffee Industry

Tisya Mukuna Is on a Mission to Revive Congo’s Coffee Industry

  Coffee was once one of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s main agricultural exports. In the 1970s and 80s, the country ranked among Africa’s leading producers of the sought-after commodity, thanks to the country’s rich and fertile volcanic soils, plentiful rain and favourable conditions for both arabica and robusta coffee varietals. That prominence has long faded. From the…

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Ayra Starr & Angélique Kidjo Are Talking About Living Life and Getting It on “Aye Kan”

Ayra Starr & Angélique Kidjo Are Talking About Living Life and Getting It on “Aye Kan”

Remember when we told you that Grammy-winning legend Angélique Kidjo and our own “Celestial Being” Ayra Starr were cooking something special in the studio? Well, the wait is over, and it turns out not even a literal storm could stop this collaboration. Taking to Instagram to share the backstory, Angélique revealed that the duo joined forces at the iconic…

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Alimony in Nigeria: myth, reality & the law

…A comprehensive analysis of matrimonial financial relief under matrimonial Nigerian law Few legal concepts are as misunderstood and as consequential as alimony. In popular discourse, particularly shaped by American films and television, alimony conjures images of wealthy ex-spouses writing enormous monthly cheques to their former partners indefinitely. The reality in Nigeria is far more nuanced, read more Alimony…

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ADC defection: Atiku hosts Kwankwaso in Abuja

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hosted former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Abuja, amid growing speculation over the latter’s planned defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku disclosed the meeting in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, describing it as a courtesy visit during which both leaders held read more ADC…

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Tinubu at 74, assures Nigerians of better future

…..To observe low key celebration President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of brighter future for the country. The President in a message to mark his birthday, said his administration is determined to confront the Challenges facing the nation. He however urged Nigerians to join hands with his administration to a stronger, prosperous and more resilient read more Tinubu…

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Nigeria’s Startup Act struggles to take root as states lag behind

Four years after Nigeria passed its landmark Startup Act, the country’s innovation ecosystem is at risk of fragmentation. With fewer than a quarter of states fully adopting the law, startups face uncertainty, investors are cautious, and the promise of a nationwide, innovation-friendly environment remains uneven at best. Enacted in 2022, the Startup Act was designed read more Nigeria’s…

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FOJEIS urges youth to leverage football talent for lifelong learning

The Friends Of Jesus Excelling In Sports (FOJEIS) has urged grassroots football players to leverage their sporting talents for lifelong learning. This was made known during a one-day workshop on grassroots sports development tagged ‘FOJEIS TALKS’ with focus on voluntary, self-motivated, and continuous pursuit of knowledge for personal and professional growth. “I thank God for read more FOJEIS…

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Morocco, South Africa Step Forward as Backup Hosts for AFCON 2027

Morocco, South Africa Step Forward as Backup Hosts for AFCON 2027

Morocco and South Africa have formally notified the Confederation of African Football of their willingness to stage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations should original co-hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania fall short of meeting required deadlines. The two nations expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a successful tournament, pointing to their well-developed stadiums, training grounds, and overall infrastructure…

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Late Drama, Goals Galore as Enyimba, Rivers United Shine in NPFL Action

Late Drama, Goals Galore as Enyimba, Rivers United Shine in NPFL Action

It was an action-packed Sunday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with thrilling encounters across multiple centres as Enyimba FC, Rivers United, and others delivered standout performances. In Aba, Enyimba FC edged local rivals Abia Warriors 2-1 in a pulsating Oriental Derby. Chidera Michael broke the deadlock just after the hour mark, putting the hosts in control. However,…

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Zambia Arrives in Buenos Aires, Squad To Hold Training Session

Zambia Arrives in Buenos Aires, Squad To Hold Training Session

The Zambia National Soccer Team will hold its first full training session in Argentina this evening at 22:00 local time (03h00 Zambian time) as preparations gather momentum for Tuesday’s historic clash against World champions Argentina. The first and larger contingent of the Chipolopolo Boys who arrived in the early hours of Friday after a long haul via Ethiopia, Uganda…

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