58 arrested as INTERPOL-led operation targets Black Axe, West African crime networks An eight-month international police operation targeting West African organised crime networks has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and the arrest of 58 people across 22 countries. Known as Operation Jackal IV, the INTERPOL-coordinated exercise was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026, with law enforcement agencies focusing on dismantling criminal networks, tracing illicit […] 58 arrested as INTERPOL-led operation targets Black Axe, West African crime networks https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/58-arrested-as-interpol-led-operation-targets-black-axe-west-african-crime-networks/ #news

Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON Ethiopia officially bids to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), aiming to host for the first time since 1976. Learn about their bid and challenges Read More: https://punchng.com/ethiopia-bids-to-host-2028-afcon/ https://punchng.com/ethiopia-bids-to-host-2028-afcon/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Africa largest beneficiary of GEF funding – Official The Global Environment Facility (GEF) says Africa remains the largest regional beneficiary of its funding, receiving about 30 per cent of available resources. The post Africa largest beneficiary of GEF funding – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/905190-africa-largest-beneficiary-of-gef-funding-official.html #news

UNIPGC Africa, JodelaTV, EduCore to Train 2026 Batch of Content Creators ahead of Nigeria at 66 Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto As Nigeria prepares to mark its 66th Independence anniversary, the African Continental Chapter of the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council, UNIPGC AFRICA, has announced https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/24/unipgc-africa-jodelatv-educore-to-train-2026-batch-of-content-creators-ahead-of-nigeria-at-66/ #news

The Biggest Threat to Africa’s Data Centre Race Is the Grid Oluwaseyi Ayodeji  Ever so often, another headline declares a winner in Africa’s data centre race. South Africa is pulling ahead. Kenya just landed a billion-dollar deal. Nigeria is falling behind. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/24/the-biggest-threat-to-africas-data-centre-race-is-the-grid/ #news

Maritime safety in East Africa, By The Stronghold After the recession in the 2010s, piracy is showing an alarming relapse. According to the UN, the number of such incidents has increased by 40% over the past year The post Maritime safety in East Africa, By The Stronghold appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/905108-maritime-safety-in-east-africa-by-the-stronghold.html #news

T. Rowe Price: Nigerian Equities Still Has Growth Prospects Despite 64% Global Rally South African bank looks to expand presence in Nigeria Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Despite a 64 per cent year-to-date rally that has made Nigeria’s equities market the second-best performing stock market https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/24/t-rowe-price-nigerian-equities-still-has-growth-prospects-despite-64-global-rally/ #news

Tinubu afflicting Nigerians with poverty, practicing voodoo economics – Kenneth Okonkwo A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, on Sunday accused President Bola Tinubu of afflicting Nigerians with poverty using dubious statistics. Featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo accused Tinubu’s administration of practising voodoo economics. He lamented the prices of food and transportation costs. According to Okonkwo: “George Sylvester made it clear that when a nation’s […] Tinubu afflicting Nigerians with poverty, practicing voodoo economics – Kenneth Okonkwo https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/tinubu-afflicting-nigerians-with-poverty-practicing-voodoo-economics-kenneth-okonkwo/ #news

China’s J-16 fighters fly 3,700 miles to make debut in major exercise China has deployed its J-16 fighter jets to Africa for the first time, sending the... https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinas-j-16-fighters-fly-3700-miles-to-make-debut-in-major-exercise #news

ISWAP suffers heavy blow as air strikes destroy gun trucks in Borno Air platforms of Operation HADIN KAI have reportedly destroyed two Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, gun trucks and inflicted casualties on fighters during air strikes in Aduwa village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the strikes were conducted on August 21, 2026, against suspected ISWAP fighters operating […] ISWAP suffers heavy blow as air strikes destroy gun trucks in Borno https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/iswap-suffers-heavy-blow-as-air-strikes-destroy-gun-trucks-in-borno/ #news

Tinubu Trusts No One, His Campaign Council Is a Disgrace — Melaye African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dino Melaye, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council as a “disgrace,” alleging that the structure reflects the President’s lack of trust in members of his administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye made the remarks in a video posted on his X account on Saturday, […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/23/tinubu-trusts-no-one-his-campaign-council-is-a-disgrace-melaye/ #news

Kenya endorses Africa’s Next Super Model 2026 Kenya officially endorses Africa’s Next Super Model 2026, recognising its potential for tourism promotion, cultural diplomacy, and creative economy growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenya-endorses-africas-next-super-model-2026/ https://punchng.com/kenya-endorses-africas-next-super-model-2026/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news