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Flutterwave Now Allows African Merchants Receive Payment from PayPal’s 377m Users
African payments company Flutterwave on Tuesday announced a collaboration with PayPal to allow PayPal customers globally to pay African merchants through its ‘Pay with PayPal’ feature. Via this partnership, African businesses can
Rio Lawmakers Rename Iconic Maracana Stadium after Pele
Rio de Janeiro’s state legislators on Monday renamed the world-famous Maracanã stadium after Brazilian football legend, Pelé. The officials voted in favour of the change on 9 March, in a
Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury Sign Two-fight Deal to Crown Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
After months of arduous negotiations between competing promoters and rival champions, the contract for a two-fight deal between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to unify the heavyweight titles has finally
Highlights from 63rd Grammys with Burna Boy, Wizkid Wins
The 63rd Grammys took place last night and Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Wizkid have both brought awards home. The 2021 Grammy Premiere Ceremony, hosted by Jhene Aiko and Trevor
Gunmen Invade Primary School in Kaduna Northwest Nigeria, Abduct Pupils, Teachers
Gunmen have invaded the Local Education Authority (LEA ) Primary School, Rama village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna state, abducting the pupils and their teachers. The number of
ARISEPLAY Shows Promise with 10,000 Subscribers in 24 hours, Targets 100,000 in First Month
Africa on Sunday witnessed a historical moment with the launch of ARISEPLAY, the new global streaming service from Arise Media Group. It showed promise of soar away success, attracting 10,000
Pele Congratulates Ronaldo on Official Goals ‘Record’
Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward’s hat-trick against Cagliari took him past the Brazilian legend’s tally of goals scored in official matches. Ronaldo netted three times inside the
Big Day for Afrobeats as Burna Boy Wins Best Global Music Album, Wizkid Shares Award with Beyoncé
It was a big day for Afrobeats Sunday night as history was made at the 63rd Grammy Awards with Burna Boy, the self-proclaimed ‘African Giant’ taking home the award for
618 Schools Shut in Northern Nigeria Over Abductions as Security Agents Foil Kidnap of 307 Students
No fewer than 618 schools have remained closed in six northern Nigeria states over the fear of attack and abduction of pupils and members of staff, according to a tally
Nigerian Star Burna Boy Wins Best Global Music Album at 2021 Grammys
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has won the Best Global Music Album category at the 2021 Grammys. Fellow Nigrrian superstar Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with
