Airtel Nigeria Surpasses 17,000 Cell Sites in Network Push
Airtel Nigeria has surpassed 17,000 cell sites, adding more than 1,000 new sites annually to expand high-speed mobile connectivity to rural communities.
Day: August 13, 2026
Sudan Conflict Cripples El-Obeid Hospitals and Displaces Millions
Hospitals and displaced families in El-Obeid face severe hardship as the conflict in Sudan kills at least 59,000 and displaces 13 million people.
FCT Borrowing Jumps 106% as Nigerian State Debt Rises
Nigerian subnational domestic debt climbed in the first quarter of 2026, with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) seeing borrowing surge by 106.43%.
Mali Pardons French National Sentenced to 20 Years
Mali has granted a presidential pardon to French national Yann Christian Bernard Vézilier, who was serving 20 years for an offence against state security.
Poor Demographic Data Jeopardises Nigeria’s Trillion-Dollar Target
A critical demographic data problem is threatening Nigeria’s goal of achieving a trillion-dollar economy, complicating national planning and resource allocation.