September 17
Africa: For a Mutually Beneficial China-Africa Relations
China-Africa relations made global headlines in Beijing at the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held September 4-6, 2024. With the theme "Joining hands to advance… Read more »
September 13
Africa: NBA Africa Unveils 10 Tech Start-Ups to Revolutionise Sports
NBA Africa has unveiled four Nigerian and six tech start-up outfits from other African countries in its bid to revolutionise the sport. Read more »
September 04
Africa: It Will Take 130 Years to Achieve Gender Parity - World Economic Forum
Immediate steps should be taken for the inclusion of women to achieve gender parity in Nigeria and beyond to avoid a tortuous distance of an average of 130 years, country director… Read more »
July 30
Africa: HIV - Africa Govts, Others Urged to Increase Domestic Funding for Sustainable Response
The African Networks of People Living with HIV have enjoined governments across the region to increase domestic funding to strengthen local sustainability of HIV response. Read more »
July 22
Africa: FG to Document Africa's First Olympic Football Gold in Film - Enoh
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has revealed plans to celebrate Nigeria's Dream Team's 1996 Olympic Gold Medal win with a documentary. Read more »
June 30
Africa: '3 Out of 5 Young Activists Face Online Harassment Globally for Posting Human Rights Content'
Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty… Read more »
June 27
Africa: African Standby Force@20 - Time for Operationalisation
The African Standby Force (ASF), established by the African Union (AU) to implement the continent's right to intervene in situations that require military force, just clocked 20… Read more »
June 23
Africa: 7 Key Takeaways From the 'Ai and the Future of Work in Africa' White Paper
The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Nigeria, Africa to Witness Rise of Drug Abuse Among Youths - UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised an alarm that Nigeria and some African countries would witness 40% rise in the population of drug users especially… Read more »
June 04
Africa: Fuel Importers Discouraging Govts From Building Refineries in Africa - Dangote
Africa's richest man and owner of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has stated that individuals who benefit from fuel importation are deterring African governments… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Medical Expert Frowns At Low Reporting of Lung Cancer in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa
The burden of lung cancer is huge and grossly underreported in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, a medical expert, Prof. Kelechi Okonta, has said. Read more »
April 29
Africa: Lafarge Africa Unveils Watershield Cement to Boost Construction
Lafarge Africa Plc., a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, has launched an innovative and first of its kind water resistant cement in Nigeria called… Read more »
April 23
Africa: World Economy Loses $8bn Due to Climate Threats - WMO
The Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Celeste Saulo, has said the world economy has so far lost about $8 billion due to climate change threats. Read more »
April 21
Africa: Solar Irrigation Offering to Be Rolled Out Across Sub-Saharan Africa
InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has signed an agreement with Savant Group Ltd, committing US$12 million to scale SunCulture's solar… Read more »
April 18
Africa: Ecowas and the Future of Democracy in West Africa
During the last extraordinary summit of the highest organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Authority of Heads of State and Government, in Abuja, they… Read more »
April 10
Africa: Artificial Intelligence to Contribute $1.2 Trillion to Africa's Economy - Microsoft
Microsoft has projected that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will add about $1.2 trillion to Africa's economy by the year 2030. Read more »
March 23
Africa: Egypt, Nigeria Unassailable As Curtains Fall On 2023 African Games
As the curtains fall on the 2023 African Games in Ghana, Egypt who have become serial winners of the 'continental Olympic Games' are poised to win their seventh title as Team… Read more »
March 12
Africa: Region Not Producing Enough Palm Oil to Meet Demand - Official
ECOWAS Commission's Director of Customs, Union and Taxation, Salifou Tiemtore, has lamented that West African countries are not producing enough palm oil to meet members' needs. Read more »
March 04
Africa: Ooni of Ife Commends 'Movement for West Africa'
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has commended the Movement for West Africa, an initiative of a famous priest and culture enthusiast, Oba Ogunlano aimed at promoting… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Share of Global Trade Remains Under 3 Percent Despite AfCFTA - Report
A report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Africa's has stated that contribution to global trade remains at less than 3%. Read more »
February 20
Africa: Nigeria Shines Bright At Badminton Championship in Cairo
Nigeria's team at the just concluded All Africa Senior Badminton Championship, Cairo 2024, claimed seven medals (1 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze) with the country's number one… Read more »
Africa: Time for Africa to Rise Against Imperialism
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger republics from ECOWAS is a blessing in disguise for African countries and a clarion call to African heads of government to come… Read more »
February 07
Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - Matters Arising
The semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has created a tense atmosphere among citizens of both countries. There is a palpable… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Afcon - Be Mindful of Where You Watch Semi-Final Match, High Commission Warns Nigerians in South Africa
Nigerians in South Africa have been warned against wide celebration should Super Eagles defeat Bafana Bafana. Read more »
Africa: Nwabali Anticipates Interesting Clash Against South Africa
Super Eagles new number one, Stanley Nwabali has said he is looking forward to Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa in Bouake. Read more »