Daily Archives: 7th April 2026

Nigeria has enlisted billionaire-backed power firms in a 3.3 trillion naira ($2.3 billion) debt settlement programme aimed at stabilising Africa’s largest electricity market and unlocking stalled generation capacity in the country’s struggling power sector. Nigeria has launched a $2.1 billion debt settlement programme to stabilise its power sector and unlock stalled generation capacity. The initiative…

Several African and Caribbean nations, including Nigeria and Jamaica, could face tighter entry restrictions to the United Kingdom under a controversial proposal by Reform UK, escalating tensions over growing demands for reparations linked to the transatlantic slave trade. A UK political party has proposed visa restrictions targeting countries demanding slavery reparations, including Nigeria and Ghana.…

Pakistan has begun a two-week counter-terrorism drill with the Egyptian military, indicating a fresh attempt by both countries to improve operational coordination and battle preparation. Pakistan and Egypt have started a two-week counter-terrorism drill in Cherat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Elite troops from both countries’ special forces are participating to enhance operational coordination and preparedness. The…