January 15, 2017
Africa: 'Trump May Ask Duty-Free U.S. Exports to Africa' - Cohen
Ambassador Herman Cohen was Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs under George Bush (Snr.) and is now the chairman and CEO Cohen & Woods International, a Washington… Read more »
September 22, 2016
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Acquires New Vessel From China
The Nigerian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) NNS Unity which was under construction in China has been completed and on its way to join the Nigerian Navy fleet. Read more »
August 08, 2015
Africa: Masai Uriji - Growing 'The Giant of Africa' Dream
Giving back to the society was always upper most in his mind, hence the idea of the Giant of Africa/Top 50 Camp Basketball where young Africans could develop their basketball… Read more »
July 17, 2013
Nigeria: Kenyan President Seeks UBA's Partnership On Development
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has unveiled plans to make Nairobi an international financial centre and had called on the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) to play a pivotal role… Read more »
June 16, 2013
Nigeria: A Mind in a Progressive State of Jubilee
Emerging Africa: How the Global Economy's "Last Frontier" Can Prosper and Matter, By Kingsley C. Moghalu, Bookcraft, Ibadan 2013 Read more »
June 17, 2013
Nigeria: Moghalu - Africa Needs Economic Transformation to Prosper
The Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, has stressed that Africa can only prosper through far-reaching… Read more »
September 14, 2011
Nigeria: Country to Overtake South Africa As China's Trading Partner?
Nigeria will soon overtake South Africa as China's biggest trading partner, Nigeria's ambassador to the Peoples Republic of China, Alhaji Aminu Bashir Wali, told THISDAY in… Read more »
June 29, 2011
Nigeria: 'The Nation's Economy May Overtake South Africa by 2025'
Nigeria's economy may reach about $400 billion by the end of the decade and could overtake South Africa by 2025, economist at Morgan Stanley said in a research note. Read more »
November 07, 2009
Nigeria: African Media Urged to Embrace Digital Revolution
African media leaders ended their meeting in Lagos yesterday with a call on owners and operators of media organisations to embrace the digital revolution for seamless information… Read more »
November 06, 2009
Africa: Media Owners Seek Integration of Old, New Media
Various speakers at the second African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF), which began in Lagos yesterday, have called for an integration of the old and new media in presenting information… Read more »
November 05, 2009
Africa: More Than 100 Publishers Meet for Lagos Summit
Over 100 newspaper and magazine publishers and broadcasting chiefs from 48 African countries have arrived the country for the two-day African Media Leaders Forum (AMFL) which… Read more »
March 12, 2009
Nigeria: Test Tube Baby Clocks 13
Over a decade ago, Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Kupchi were very sad couple as they could not have a baby of their own. Due to the societal pressure, many ideas ran through their minds… Read more »
October 06, 2007
Nigeria: Tears As Soldiers Killed in Darfur Get Heroic Burial
The seven Nigerian peace keepers killed on September 30 in Darfur, Sudan, were yesterday buried in Abuja amidst wailing by family and friends. Other casualties in the attack that… Read more »
May 09, 2007
Africa: The Proposed U.S. Africa Command
The plan by the United States government to establish an Africa Command (AFRICOM), though still at the consultation stage is already generating controversies. But their resolution… Read more »
January 08, 2007
Nigeria: 500,000 Jobs Expected From Renewable Energy
National Coordinator, Council of Renewable Energy in Nigeria, Mr Odigha Odiagha, has predicted that exploitation of the country's renewable energy potential could create avenues… Read more »
November 09, 2006
Nigeria: Ali - Ladoja's Judgment Has Reaffirmed Judiciary's Credibility
When Governor Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State was impeached early this year, many thought that Ibadan, Africa's most populous city would go up in flames. But the impeached Governor, a… Read more »
April 19, 2006
Africa: Africa And Security Council Seat
In a characteristic manner, Africa is unable to produce a compromise candidate(s) for the proposed expanded permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council, five months… Read more »
April 12, 2006
Nigeria: Court Orders Shell to Stop Gas Flaring
A Benin High Court yesterday decided that Shell must stop gas flaring in the Iwherekan community in Delta State, by April 2007. Read more »
December 22, 2004
Nigeria: I'll Pursue Justice to the End, Says Buhari
- Ogun AD wants Obasanjo, Daniel to resign Read more »
Nigeria: ANPP Hails Buhari, Denies Division
Edo State Chapter of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), has commended courage of the party's presidential candidate in the 2003 election, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) in… Read more »
September 03, 2004
Africa: AllAfrica Global Media: 'Africans Now Tell Their Story'
In the global market place of ideas, Africa can no longer be pushed aside nor will its perspective on any issue be ignored. Max Amuchie encountered Amadou Mahtar Ba, president of… Read more »
October 16, 2003
Nigeria: Toyin Saraki's Trust in Kwarans' Wellbeing
Born into the Ojora family of Lagos and married into the Saraki family in Ilorin she runs a successful property development company in Lagos; in Kwara she has begun to touch lives… Read more »