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Mary Habila: What if it had happened in my house?

Mary Habila: What if it had happened in my house?

On Friday, August 21, 2026, the late Mary Habila, a physiotherapist or a nurse, depending on whose narrative you believe, read more Mary Habila: What if it had happened in my house?

Via BusinessDay Nigeria1 min read
Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time as Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed Tuesday as host of the 2029 edition of track and field's premier event.

Via Africanews1 min read
i-invest Opens Access to Dangote Refinery IPO

i-invest Opens Access to Dangote Refinery IPO

For many Nigerians, the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) is more than another investment opportunity. It is an opportunity to participate in the ownership of one of Africa’s most significant industrial assets. The public off

Via Nairametrics1 min read
US Tightens F-1 Visa Rules: 4-Year Limit, 30-Day Grace Period

US Tightens F-1 Visa Rules: 4-Year Limit, 30-Day Grace Period

International students in the United States will face new limits on how long they can remain in the country under their F-1 student status as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) replaces the long-standing “duration of status” syst

Via Nairametrics1 min read
OCP Activates 125 MWh Battery Storage in Benguerir

OCP Activates 125 MWh Battery Storage in Benguerir

OCP Green Energy has switched on a large battery storage system at its mining site in Benguerir, capable of storing electricity for up to five hours to work alongside the site’s existing solar plant, supplying power when solar output

Via North Africa Post1 min read