Concerns grow as Nigeria’s inflation surges to 17-year high
Nigeria’s consumer inflation surged to a 17-year high in August 2022, its statistics agency said Thursday, signalling more hardship for citizens and businesses in Africa‘s largest economy. The Nigerian National…
Artists around the world create tributes to the Queen
Artists around the world have said that creating portraits of the Queen is a way of “showing love for her”. Images of Queen Elizabeth II have been produced in various…
Berlin museum approaches ethnological collection in new ways
A Berlin museum opens fully to the public this week with a very modern take on the display of cultural items from around the world and the debate over demands…
As monkeypox drops in the West, still no vaccines for Africa
With monkeypox cases subsiding in Europe and parts of North America, many scientists say now is the time to prioritize stopping the virus in Africa. In July, the U.N. health…
The Tiafoe Effect: US tennis star has big impact in Africa
Last year, Sam Jalloh zig-zagged across West Africa coaching tennis to kids, taking with him rackets, balls and a cellphone loaded with photos and videos of a pro player in…
All change for new King’s coins, stamps and postboxes
The end of one reign and the start of another brings with it many changes. From the introduction of the King’s head on currency and stamps to amended cyphers and…
Nigeria seizes donkey penises to be smuggled to Hong Kong
Nigerian officials have seized thousands of donkey penises that were about to be exported to Hong Kong, an official said on Thursday. Sacks of the donkey male genitals were seized…
Rescue operations end in Nigeria building collapse; 1 dead
One person has died after a three-story building under construction in northwestern Nigeria collapsed, the emergency services said Wednesday. The victim died at the hospital where six others pulled from…
Viewers, ready? Hit 90s series Gladiators to return to BBC in 2023
Popular TV show Gladiators is returning to the BBC next year, it has been announced. The programme will return with an 11-episode series and will be welcoming a new generation…