May, 2026 - News Scope Africa

Tinubu Heads Rwanda to Participate in Africa CEO Forum President Bola Tinubu addressing an economic forum, highlighting Nigeria’s investment opportunities and reforms ahead of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.

President Bola Tinubu addressing an economic forum, highlighting Nigeria’s investment opportunities and reforms ahead of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.

Tinubu Heads Rwanda to Participate in Africa CEO Forum

Julian May 13, 2026

President Bola Tinubu will participate in the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali as part of efforts...

IGP Disu Engages UN, Foreign Missions on Police Reform Agenda Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu in a meeting with international development partners and diplomats at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu in a meeting with international development partners and diplomats at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

IGP Disu Engages UN, Foreign Missions on Police Reform Agenda

Julian May 13, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has engaged international development partners and diplomatic missions in Abuja as...

Dangote Refinery Exports 1.66bn Litres of Fuel Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N1,200 per litre amid global crude oil price decline

Dangote Refinery Exports 1.66bn Litres of Fuel

Julian May 13, 2026

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals exported about 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products in April 2026,...

Ex-Power Minister Mamman Jailed 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud Former Nigerian Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, during court proceedings in Abuja over alleged fraud linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects.

Former Nigerian Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, during court proceedings in Abuja over alleged fraud linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects.

Ex-Power Minister Mamman Jailed 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud

Julian May 13, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to...

NDC Sets ₦60m on Fee for Presidential Aspirants in 2027 Elections Supporters and party leaders at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) event in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Supporters and party leaders at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) event in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections.

NDC Sets ₦60m on Fee for Presidential Aspirants in 2027 Elections

Julian May 13, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed ₦60 million as the total cost for aspirants seeking to...

TAF Africa Calls for Greater Inclusion of PWDs in Politics TAF Africa officials and disability rights advocates during the launch of the Able2Run Campaign in Abuja.

TAF Africa officials and disability rights advocates during the launch of the Able2Run Campaign in Abuja.

TAF Africa Calls for Greater Inclusion of PWDs in Politics

Julian May 12, 2026

The All-rights Foundation Africa (TAF Africa), has raised concerns over the continued exclusion of persons with disabilities...

Enhancing Social Protection for All: Addressing Digital Exclusion in Nigeria Stakeholders at a roundtable in Abuja discuss social protection and digital inclusion for informal workers in Nigeria.

Stakeholders at a roundtable in Abuja discuss social protection and digital inclusion for informal workers in Nigeria.

Enhancing Social Protection for All: Addressing Digital Exclusion in Nigeria

Julian May 11, 2026

Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to adopt inclusive social protection policies that cater to informal workers...

2026 FIFA World Cup: Final Squad Lists, New Expansion Details FIFA World Cup announcement on 2026 squad submission rules, including 48-team expansion and final roster deadline of June 2.

FIFA World Cup announcement on 2026 squad submission rules, including 48-team expansion and final roster deadline of June 2.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Final Squad Lists, New Expansion Details

Julian May 8, 2026

FIFA World Cup has set June 2 as the deadline for all 48 participating nations to submit...

ADC Leadership Crisis: Federal High Court Adjourns Suit Indefinitely Justice Murtala Zubairu presiding over Kaduna High Court ruling declaring police ban on political gatherings unconstitutional.

Justice Murtala Zubairu presiding over Kaduna High Court ruling declaring police ban on political gatherings unconstitutional.

ADC Leadership Crisis: Federal High Court Adjourns Suit Indefinitely

Julian May 8, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned indefinitely a suit challenging the leadership structure of...

Bangladesh Battles Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades: Urgent Response Needed Children receiving treatment for measles in a Dhaka hospital during Bangladesh’s deadly outbreak that has killed more than 300 children.

Children receiving treatment for measles in a Dhaka hospital during Bangladesh’s deadly outbreak that has killed more than 300 children.

Bangladesh Battles Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades: Urgent Response Needed

Julian May 8, 2026

Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in decades as hospitals struggle to manage a sharp rise...

NIS: Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Sports Revival, Grassroots Growth Philip Shaibu addressing stakeholders in Abuja on grassroots sports reforms, athlete welfare, and strengthening the National Institute for Sports.

Philip Shaibu addressing stakeholders in Abuja on grassroots sports reforms, athlete welfare, and strengthening the National Institute for Sports.

NIS: Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Sports Revival, Grassroots Growth

Julian May 8, 2026

The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Institute’s role in...

2027: Shettima Submits Tinubu’s Nomination Forms Kashim Shettima presenting Bola Tinubu’s 2027 APC presidential nomination forms at APC headquarters in Abuja during official submission ceremony.