South Korea starts drills at Japan-claimed islands
South Korea's navy has launched a drill around a group of small islands claimed by both Tokyo and Seoul as the feud between the two countries escalates. Japan said the islands were…
Report: Munich to host 2022 Champions League final
Saint Petersburg has been chosen for 2021 final and London's Wembley Stadium in 2023, according to UEFA sources. The Allianz Arena has already held one final, in 2012, when Bayern lost to…
More legal firms making progress in adoption of technology in Nigerian Judiciary
At the just-concluded 59th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association – on imparting his thoughts on the level of technological adoption in Nigeria’s Judiciary, Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association…
Nadal through to semis in straight sets while Andreescu battles back to see off Mertens in New York
Diego Schwartzman may have been the smallest player in 25 years to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals but gave Rafa Nadal a big fight and forced the Spaniard to grind out a…
Burkina Faso coup leaders given lengthy jail sentences
Two senior allies of Burkina Faso's deposed former president Blaise Compaore were sentenced to 10 and 20 years in prison respectively on Monday for organising a 2015 coup attempt against a transitional…
I could manage at the 2022 World Cup – Wenger
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out leading a national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar…
Nigerian equities market review
Nigeria's equities market reversed gains from Monday’s session dragged down by losses in heavyweights, MTN Nigeria. Dare Fajimolu, Chief Research Officer at Blue Vertex joins CNBC Africa to review the trading session…
Analyst warns of existential threat to chip industry
Semiconductor companies would face an “existential threat” if the political instability in Hong Kong spreads and results in a similar crackdown in the key market of Taiwan, says Semiconductor Advisors President Robert…
Meet Nigeria’s ‘snake man’
Veterinarian Mark Ofua runs a self-funded shelter in Lagos where he cares for the various animals he has rescued. Although it's his affinity for snakes that have piqued public curiosity, he's also…
Ethiopia: Ethnic strife threatens church’s unity
Simmering ethnic strife in Ethiopia has reached the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Nationalists of the biggest ethnic group, the Oromo, are threatening to split the church. Developments are bound to further undermine unity.…