Nigeria and France are enhancing their collaboration in agribusiness, with an emphasis on value chains, logistics, and agro-processing aimed at unlocking Nigeria's agricultural potential.

According to Adekeye Adebajo, Nigeria's recent close ties with France represent a significant shift from the country's foreign policy over the past sixty years. This new relationship is described as a 'risky entente' that marks an unusual departure from Nigeria's traditional diplomatic stance.

The article discusses the history of Appolonia, an African kingdom that resisted the transatlantic slave trade, which was a complex and highly commercialized global enterprise from the 16th to the 19th century. It highlights that the events of this period cannot be simplified into a narrative of just perpetrators and victims, as over 12.5 million Africans were dehumanized and commodified, while also noting the limitations faced by Europeans in terms of geographical knowledge and immunity to diseases.

The article discusses the evolution of Kenyan identity through generations, highlighting the struggles for independence, the challenges during the Moi era, and the establishment of multipartyism and a new constitution. It emphasizes the emergence of a new Kenyan native who transcends traditional divisions of tribes, clans, and denominations, according to The Elephant.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a proposal for a pan-African payment card aimed at facilitating direct transactions between African currencies. This initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign currencies like the U.S. dollar, thereby lowering transaction costs and enhancing intra-African trade.

The Nigerian federal government has called for a comprehensive investigation into the detention of six Nigerian traders in Côte d'Ivoire, following the death of one of them, Usama Murtala. This demand was reported by Michael Olugbode in Abuja.