December 23, 2023
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - Who'll Win the Trophy?
Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition? Read more »
Africa: From Boniface to Kudus - African Stars Set to Make Their Afcon Debut in Ivory Coast
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has less than a month to go as the 24 qualified countries prepare their teams for the tournament in Ivory Coast. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2024 - the Golden Boot Favourites
Considering recent history as well as current form, here are some players to keep an eye on in the 2024 African Cup of Nations. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Africa: Coups in W/Africa May Engulf Africa If Allowed to Fester - Foreign Affairs Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed fear over the increasing coups in West Africa, saying "it could snowball into engulfing the entire African… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: Aviation Climate - 16 African Countries in Lagos to Tackle Early Warning Signals
No fewer than 16 African countries arrived in Lagos Monday , to address the challenges of early warning signals in the continent. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: Like Jimi Hendrix Like Mohbad - Kindred Spirits
I first heard about Jimi Hendrix during my early teens. First attraction was his name which elicited interest. The word Hendrix sounded psychedelic to me. Not much later, I was hit… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Italy Eyeing Africa for Energy Security
Italy's government is eyeing Africa in pursuit of energy security, even as some officials defend Rome's often-bloody colonial past on the continent -- giving short shrift to… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Africa: Energy Transition Should Be Just, Fair to Nigeria, Africa - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged the developed economies to work towards making energy transition process just and fair to Nigeria and other African countries. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Afcon Draw - Mikel, Drogba, Mane, Hakimi Named As 'Star-Studded' Draw Assistants
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced that the quartet of Mikel Obi, Didier Drogba, Sadio Mane, and Achraf Hakimi will 'serve' as draw assistants for the 2023… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Africa: Africa's Growth Remains Low, Creation of Jobs Needed - World Bank
The World Bank says rising instability, weak growth in the region's largest economies, and lingering uncertainty in the global economy are dragging down growth prospects in… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Africa: Ban Smoking, Vaping in School to Protect Young People, WHO Urges Countries
With 9 of 10 smokers starting before the age of 18, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on countries to ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people. Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Africa and the Opportunities of Brics
Nearly a decade and half, the BRICS platform has become a consequential and formidable multilateral international mechanism, shaping the emerging trend of inclusive global… Read more »
Africa: In a Tumultuous Week - Building Brics, Brick By Brick, By Owei Lakemfa
THIS week has been one of the most tumultuous with the plucking of Wagner chiefs from the sky, France's renewed bid to invade Niger and fires thrashing North America, to the… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Africa: Experts Task African Govts, Media On Malaria Elimination
Experts under the auspices of the African Media and Malaria Research Network, AMMREN, African leaders have been tasked with being more committed to investing in malaria elimination… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: I Own Biggest Fish Farm in Africa, Prophet Jeremiah Reveals Source of Wealth
Founder and Senior Prophet of Warri based Christ Mercy Land Church, Jeremiah Fufeyin has linked his fast growing wealth to his entrepreneurial spirit. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Africa: How Nigerian Leaders Disappointed Citizens, Africa, Black Race, World - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said yesterday, that Nigerian political leaders have disappointed Nigerians, Africa, the Black race and the world for failing to make the nation… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Africa: Second Russia-African Summit - Expectations, Impact On Nigerian Economy
The first Russia - Africa Summit, which took place in October 2019 in Sochi, Russia, hosted over 40 African presidents with the attendance of the then Nigerian President, Muhammadu… Read more »
July 12, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Chair - West Africa to Tap From Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda - Obidike
As the world celebrates the election of Nigeria's president Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chairman Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) in Guinea-Bissau, APC chieftain, Hon… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: Bloomberg Rates Dangote Africa's Richest Man With U.S.$15.6 Billion
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, remains the richest man in Africa, despite the volatility of Nigerian currency against the dollar, according to Bloomberg Billionaires… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Africa: Rugby - Nigeria Move Up to 11th in Africa Ranking
The Nigeria rugby sevens team has been ranked eleventh in Africa after their games on Sunday at the pre-Olympic qualifier in Mauritius. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: DJ Vania, Africa's Youngest Female DJ Inspires With Talent
In a remarkable feat, DJ Vania, a four-year-old prodigy from Nigeria, has become the youngest female DJ in Africa. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Urge De-Escalation After Missile Attack On Kyiv
A delegation of African leaders met President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and told Russia and Ukraine to de-escalate and negotiate, hours after sheltering from missile strikes on… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Africa: Africa Month - African Youths Divided Over AfCFTA - Report
The Ichikowitz Family Foundation's African Youth Survey reports have revealed that 46 per cent of young Africans had limited knowledge of the African Continental Free Trade Area,… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: Africa Needs $2.7trn to Tackle Climate Change Crisis By 2030 - Akinwumi Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina says Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: Nigeria's 15.8% Stake in Shelter Afrique Now Valued At Over $30m - Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said Nigeria now owns 15.8 percent of Shelter Afrique with its contributions of a little over $30 million since 2016. Read more »