Inspired by Efuru by Flora Nwapa
2 weeks ago
The University of Lagos came alive on Thursday, August 14, 2025, for the 20th edition of the Unilag Carnival, an annual celebration of music, dance, art, and heritage that has become a defining tradition for the student community. This year, CloseUp joined as a key sponsor, using the moment to bring its “Closer Is Better” […]
7 months ago
South Africa has announced it will submit a revised trade offer to the United States in a bid to ease a steep 30% tariff on its exports, the highest duty ever imposed on a sub-Saharan African nation. The tariff, which took effect on August 7, targets key sectors of Africa’s most industrialized economy. According to […]
7 months ago
Last month in Washington, D.C., the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sat side-by-side in the Oval Office to sign an agreement that, on paper, promises to end three decades of recurring war in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Brokered by the Trump administration and witnessed by the State of […]
7 months ago
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised air travellers to comply with established airport and airline regulations, emphasising that the safety, security, and comfort of all airport users remain its top priority. FAAN also encouraged passengers to familiarise themselves with the Passengers’ Rights and Responsibilities and Airlines’ Obligations as published by the Nigeria […]
7 months ago
Juno Award-winning Afro-Soul artist Osé has released her latest single, 24 Hours, pushing the boundaries of her talent. Known for her emotionally resonant songwriting and genre-blending sound, Osé continues to build momentum with this highly anticipated release. Born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Osé brings a global sensibility to her music, blending Afrobeat rhythms with […]
7 months ago
In Nigeria today, a nine-to-five job is rarely enough. Salaries vanish by mid-month. Bills pile up. Fuel is expensive. Food is a luxury. The economy is dragging everyone by the throat. So, people hustle after hours, on weekends, during lunch breaks. How are people surviving? We asked seven Nigerians about the side gigs they’ve picked […]
7 months ago
Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Thursday, August 7, 2025, dismissed Prime Minister Rui Duarte de Barros, and appointed Braima Camara as his successor according to a presidential decree. Camara, a former coordinator of the Madem G15 party, was once a key opposition figure but has recently realigned with Embalo amid shifting political alliances. Barros, […]
7 months ago
A military helicopter crash in Ghana’s southern Ashanti region has claimed the lives of all eight people on board, including two senior government ministers, in a devastating blow to the country’s leadership. Ghana’s Defence Minister, Edward Omane Boamah, and Environment Minister, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, were among those killed, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed in […]
7 months ago
