November 28, 2022
West Africa: Buhari Vows to Restore Political Stability, Security in West Africa
Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Africa: Idris Elba to Speak At Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
Idris Elba will grace the "When giants speak" Fireside Chat on Saturday Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: COP27 and Climate Action - Ending the Addiction to Fossil Fuels - Urgently! #AfricaClimateCrisis
This is no time for apathy or complacency; the urgency of the moment is upon us. Read more »
November 13, 2022
Africa: Drogba, Other Legends to Feature At Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
The former Chelsea star will share his experience alongside other experts; including three shortlisted Nigerians. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Africa: Cop 27 - We'll Hold World Leaders Accountable - - UN
"The heart of the implementation of climate pledges lies with everybody everywhere in the world, doing everything they possibly can to address the climate crisis." Read more »
Africa: Developing Countries' Needs Must Be Considered in Climate Action Plans - COP27 President
An official said that the climate issues across the world have shown that inaction is myopic and can cause climate disasters. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Nigeria Got Third of Fintech Funding in Africa, Middle East, Pakistan in 2021
Fintech startups in Africa grew 81 per cent in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent, a study by Mastercard says. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Africa: Covid-19 - Nigeria Ranks 10th As Africa Records Over 12.3 Million Infections, 256,900 Deaths - WHO
Globally, as of 28 October 2022, there have been 626,337,158 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 6,566,610 deaths, reported to WHO. Read more »
Africa: AMAA 2022 - Nigeria Leads With Eight Awards As Tanzania, South Africa Win Big
The 2022 edition of the film awards ceremony was held at the Jewel Aeida Hall, Lekki, Lagos, with Funnybone, Chigul, and Kachi Offia as hosts. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: #COP27 - CJID to Launch Three Research Papers, Discuss Climate Change in West Africa
The maiden summit, themed; "Road to COP 27" is organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), through its Development Programme. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Africa: IMF Raises Concerns About Food Security in Nigeria, Other Sub-Saharan African Countries
The IMF says food insecurity should be policy priority for African governments. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: 2022 MTV EMAs - Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr Nominated for Best Africa Act
MTV has announced nominations for the '2022 MTV EMAs' with Africa's blazing stars from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa securing nominations, again. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Africa: Big Brother Titans - Auditions for First-Ever Nigeria X South Africa Big Brother Begin
The show will be a fusion of Big Brother Naija and Big Brother Mzansi, the South African version of the show. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Africa Will Prioritise Its Development, Growth Aspirations - Egypt Ambassador
"...since we as a continent are not the primary contributor, then we should not be taking up extra commitment on ourselves that might stifle or hinder our development aspirations." Read more »
October 05, 2022
Africa: How Africa Can Push Its Agenda At COP27 - Egyptian Ambassador
Egypt prepares to host the world for COP27 in November. The country's ambassador to Nigeria told PREMIUM TIMES that African leaders need to speak with one voice. Read more »
December 12, 2019
Africa: South African, Rosie Mashale, Wins Daily Trust African of the Year Award
A South African, Rosie Mashale, popularly known as Mama Rosie and founder of Baphumelele Children's Centre, has emerged winner of the 2019 Daily Trust African of the Year award. Read more »
September 04, 2019
Africa: Burna Boy Slams Rapper AKA, Vows Never to Visit South Africa
Afro-fusion sensation, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has threatened to 'deal' with South African rapper, AKA, if they ever meet. Read more »
October 14, 2018
Africa: Obasanjo, Sachs, Afreximbank Pledge Support for African Education Fund
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Jeffrey Sachs and the African Export Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) have committed to launch the Education Fund for Africa to ensure free education… Read more »