April 14
Africa: Lafarge Africa Launches Tech Programme to Bridge Gender Gap
Recognising the underrepresentation of women in the technology sector, Lafarge Africa Plc has launched the Girls in Tech Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young… Read more »
March 06
Africa: Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Only Drug Testing Lab in Africa
Less than five months before the commencement of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended work at the only approved testing laboratory in Africa. Read more »
February 26
Africa: Ndili, Africa's First Professor of Nuclear Physics, Bows Out
The passing of Professor Frank Nwachukwu Ndili, Nigeria's first Nuclear Physicist and Africa's first Professor in the field, is a moment of both sorrow and gratitude. His life was… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Food Cheapest in Nigeria Despite Complaints - Governors
Amidst the cost of living crisis caused by persistent increase in the prices of goods and services, the chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum and governor of Kwara State,… Read more »
January 31
Africa: Afcon - CAF Confirms Osimhen, Others' Drug Tests Negative
The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. Read more »
January 23
Africa: Dangote Still Africa's Richest Man As Forbes Unveils 2024 List
The president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion in the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Eagles Vow to Perform Better Against Hosts, Cote d'Ivoire
Nigeria's Super Eagles said they have put behind them the Sunday's 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea and are looking forward to what they believe will be an 'interesting encounter'… Read more »
January 04
Africa: Why South Africa Is Blazing a Sensible Trail
As the world celebrated the new year amidst lingering old wars, the major item that brought hope about a probable quicker end to the human tragedy being unleashed in Gaza was the… Read more »
December 24, 2023
Africa: Morocco, Senegal Supports Early Completion of $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
Morocco and Senegal have engaged in discussions for more support towards seamless execution of the $25 billion Nigeria- Morocco gas pipeline project. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Africa: Sports Minister Receives Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has been honored with the distinguished Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Central Africa: Unicef, FAO, WFP Lament Food Insecurity in West, Central Africa
A regional food security analysis by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons Praised For CAF Awards
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for emerging Men's and Women's African Footballers of the Year,… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Africa's Total Exports to Hit $1trn By 2035 - Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered report has revealed that Africa's total exports are expected to hit close to $1 trillion by 2035. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Africa: Nigeria Rises to 4th in Africa's Trade Rankings
The latest Africa Trade Barometer has revealed that Nigeria has moved up four positions from eighth to forth in the country rankings. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: Popularity of Coups Means Democracy Failing in Africa - Goodluck Jonathan
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to identify gaps and seek to understand why democracy has failed to guarantee peace and economic growth for their… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: AI Can Address Africa's Food Security, Financial, Other Challenges - NCC
The executive vice chairman/CEO Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, said Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions can address some of… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Africa: President Tinubu Seeks Reform of Global Finance Bodies in Africa's Interest
President Bola Tinubu yesterday sought the reform of the global finance bodies in Africa's interest as he engaged in bilateral discussion with South African president, Cyril… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Africa: How Presidential Trusted Guards Toppled Bazoum, Bongo
Military and security analysts are beginning to pay more attention to presidential guards across a growing number of African countries who are wielding as much power as the… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Concern over Niger Crisis As Wagner Boss Prigozhin Allegedly Dies in Plane Crash
The reported death of the leader of the Russian mercenary group, Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash yesterday has raised tension and speculations around the world… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Africa: Google to Fast-Track Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption in Africa
Google has unveiled the 'Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First,' as the effort to fast-track the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa continues. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: Can AU, ECOWAS Halt Coups in Africa?
From 2020 to date, six African countries of Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso Guinea, Sudan and Niger have witnessed military takeover of power through coups, fueling genuine concern that… Read more »
August 01, 2023
West Africa: Avoid Military Option in Niger, Foundation Tells AU, Ecowas
Foundation for Peace Professionals also known as PeacePro, has cautioned the leaders of African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Africa: Nigeria Accounts for 70% of U.S. Investments in Africa - Consul-General
The US Consul-General, Will Stevens has revealed that, trade and investment that comes to the Nigerian market from the United States(US) stood at 70 per cent compared to other… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Africa: In Maiden Speech At AU, Tinubu Says Past Exploitation of Africa Shouldn't Happen Again
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya, reaffirmed Africa's unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for Africa. Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Takes Hard Stand Against Military Coups in Africa
President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, took a tough stance against the growing coup attempt in African countries, calling on the continent's leaders to… Read more »