Peionews

Africa

Get breaking and trending Africa news, including political updates, economic growth, security issues, and important stories from across African countries.

No Power, No Growth: Dangote Urges Urgent Action on Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis

By Elizabeth Ugbo The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday called on the Federal Government of Nigeria…

MTN Group Acquires IHS Towers in $6.2 Billion Deal

By Elizabeth Ugbo MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest mobile operator, has agreed to acquire IHS Holding Ltd., a leading telecommunications…

Cubana Chief Priest Retains Imo State Leadership in City Boy Movement

By Elizabeth Ugbo The City Boy Movement (CBM) confirmed on Tuesday in Abuja that Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana…

CBN Fines Banks for Using Unaccredited Cheque Printers

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has fined commercial banks N10 million and ordered the withdrawal of…

Rising Colorectal Cancer Cases Among Under-50s: James Van Der Beek’s Death Highlights Growing Risk

By Elizabeth Ugbo The death of US actor James Van Der Beek has again raised alarm over rising colorectal cancer…

Dangote Signs $400m Equipment Deal to Fast-Track Refinery Expansion

By Elizabeth Ugbo Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. in…

President Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Unity and Development in Adamawa State

By Elizabeth Ugbo Yola, Adamawa – Monday, February 16, 2026: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Adamawa State to strengthen national…

Nigerian Women Rally for Special Legislative Seats Bill

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerian women, led by the Women Political Participation (WPP) coalition, held a solidarity rally on Monday at…

NCDC Raises Alarm as Lassa Fever Kills Two Health Workers in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday warned that Lassa fever is spreading among healthcare…