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Nigeria Calls for 18-Year Marriage Age Enforcement
Nigeria's former education minister urges federal and state governments to enforce 18 as minimum marriage age to protect girls' education.
Allafrica · 1m
Nigeria: Olu Jacobs' Legacy Ends
Lagos honored Olu Jacobs, Nollywood's founder, with a final tribute as he died at 84.
Allafrica · 2m
Ivory Coast Explained 2026
Ivory Coast's 2026 guide: cocoa hub, euro-pegged currency, and Abidjan's business rhythm.
The Rio Times · 2m
Nigeria: 66 Years of Struggle
Nigeria's 66th anniversary of independence reveals deepening poverty, insecurity, and political failures.
Allafrica · 1m
US Migrant Flights to Liberia
US resumes deporting migrants to Liberia, evoking historical US efforts to send nonwhite people to West Africa.
The Conversation · 1m
West Africa Stock Market Gains
Bridge Bank leads West Africa's stock market rebound with 15.39% gain.
Allafrica · 1m
West Africa Stocks Join BRVM 30
BRVM adds four stocks to its index after quarterly review.
Allafrica · 1m
Atiku Says Nigerians Deserve Relief From Economic Hardship
Atiku pledges fuel subsidies to ease Nigerian costs after Tinubu's policies worsen hardship.
Allafrica · 1m
Terror Groups Use AI for Warfare
Houthi militants and Boko Haram deploy AI to enhance attacks.
CBS News · 2m
West Africa's health systems weakening, scientists warn
Laboratory scientists in Togo call for stronger disease detection capacity across West Africa to prevent future outbreaks.
ABC News · 1m
Mexican cartels are building meth labs in Nigeria
An airport arrest in Lagos unravelled a suspected industrial meth lab, the third linked to Mexicans in four months.
BBC News · 1m