Top 10 Strongest Militaries In Africa 2025
Global Firepower has released the top 10 strongest militaries in Africa 2025, with estimated figures for personnel, aircraft and fighter jets.
Nigeria
Ghana to Supply Electricity to Nigeria in Exchange for Natural Gas
Under the agreement, Nigeria will supply natural gas to Ghana, which will be used to generate electricity. Rather than making a direct cash payment, Ghana will send a portion of the generated electricity back to Nigeria as compensation.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 82
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, his family has announced.
Nigerian innovator without formal education develops water-powered generator
Nigerian innovator Emeka Nelson from Anambra State developed a 1,000‑watt water‑powered generator that can run for up to 6 hours on just one liter of clean water, capable of powering two‑bedroom home.
Nigerian Music Producer MasterKraft Arrives in Sierra Leone Ahead of Sierra Leone Talent Search Finals
Popular Nigerian music producer MasterKraft has arrived in Sierra Leone ahead of the grand finale of the Cribs International Talent Search, Sierra Leone’s first-ever modern talent search show.
Young Nigerian Inventor Develops Smart Glasses to Aid the Visually Impaired
A young inventor from Kano State, northern Nigeria, Khalifa Aminu, has developed an innovative solution aimed at improving mobility for the visually impaired.
Aliko Dangote to Build $162 Million Sugar Refinery in Ghana
Dangote Group, led by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest $162 million in the establishment of a state-of-the-art sugar refinery in Ghana.
Meet Deborah Quickpen: The 12-Year-Old Nigerian Chess Prodigy
Deborah Quickpen is Nigeria’s number one chess prodigy and one of the fastest and quickest chess players in Nigeria and Africa.
Meet Olaolu Slawn: The Nigerian Who Designed The 2024 English FA Cup Trophy
23-year-old Nigerian-born London-based contemporary painter, skateboarder, and artist, Olaolu Slawn has redesigned the 2024 English FA Cup trophy, after being awarded the contract by the English Football Association.
Meet The Nigerian Ice block Seller Who Became A Billionaire, Owns 120 Filling Stations, 600 Trucks, And Airlines
Three decades ago, Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano who hails from Northern Nigeria, was selling ice blocks and groundnut oil. Today, he is one of the richest black people in world with a net worth of $3 billion.
Nigerian Woman Drives From London To Lagos, Covering Over 10,000 Kilometers
Pelumi Nubi, a Nigerian adventurer and travel content creator, makes history by becoming the first Black female traveller to drive 10,000 km from London to Lagos in two months.
AFCON 2023: South Africa’s Percy Tau wishes Super Eagles success ahead of final
Bafana Bafana’s forward, Percy Tau, has surprisingly extended his well-wishes to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the AFCON Final against host nation Ivory Coast
20-year-old Nigerian man develops a drone from scratch
David Opateyibo, a 20-year-old Nigerian has developed a locally made flying drone that could fly for minutes in the air.
Nigerian Teenager Honored with British Council Outstanding Cambridge Learner’s Award
A 17-year-old Nigerian girl named Mmesoma Okonkwo has been awarded the British Council Outstanding Cambridge Learner’s Award for her exceptional performance in the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
Meet The Family Of Five Nigerian Sisters Who All Became Medical Doctors
Five siblings from Nigeria — Salamat, Halima, Khadijah, Raliat, and Medinah Aliu — are all medical doctors, each specializing in different medical fields