Ride-hailing Giant, Uber Takes a U-turn, Exits Nigeria after 12 years
The company discontinued its operations in Nigeria on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a review of its “evolving business priorities and investment focus” across Africa.
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Researchers Warn Nigeria Has Africa’s Largest Tuberculosis Detection Gap
International researchers have raised concerns over Nigeria’s tuberculosis (TB) response, warning that the country has the widest gap in Africa between estimated infections and cases diagnosed and placed on treatment. The warning was issued by Professor Bertie Squire, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom, during a…
CBN Pulls the Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks in One Sweep
The Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks with effect from 1 July,
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Ride-hailing Giant, Uber Takes a U-turn, Exits Nigeria after 12 years
The company discontinued its operations in Nigeria on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a review of its “evolving business priorities and investment focus” across Africa.
Researchers Warn Nigeria Has Africa’s Largest Tuberculosis Detection Gap
International researchers have raised concerns over Nigeria’s tuberculosis (TB) response, warning that the country has the widest gap in Africa between estimated infections and cases diagnosed and placed on treatment. The warning was issued by Professor Bertie Squire, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom, during a…
CBN Pulls the Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks in One Sweep
The Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks with effect from 1 July,
The Sahel Walks Out of The Hague, and the Withdrawal Clock Starts Ticking
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally begun the one-year process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court
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Ride-hailing Giant, Uber Takes a U-turn, Exits Nigeria after 12 years
The company discontinued its operations in Nigeria on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a review of its “evolving business priorities and investment focus” across Africa.
Researchers Warn Nigeria Has Africa’s Largest Tuberculosis Detection Gap
International researchers have raised concerns over Nigeria’s tuberculosis (TB) response, warning that the country has the widest gap in Africa between estimated infections and cases diagnosed and placed on treatment. The warning was issued by Professor Bertie Squire, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom, during a…
CBN Pulls the Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks in One Sweep
The Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks with effect from 1 July,