Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Wednesday that French leader Emmanuel Macron's criticism of Moscow on Ukraine is due to "resentment" at losing allies in Africa to the Kremlin. Macron has stood out amongst Western leaders as one of the most vocal opponents of Russia in recent weeks, saying that there…

Hip-hop artist Meek Mill has once again made headlines with his recent announcement on his X account about recording his next album in Africa. The rapper’s post read, “Ima go to Africa and record my next album! Stay for 2 weeks bring my producers my art and mash up!!!” https://x.com/meekmill/status/1767245570270278071?s=46 Meek Mill’s relationship with Africa,…

The government of the People’s Republic of China has cautioned Africa against development models imposed on them by the Global North, stressing that they have neither brought stability nor prosperity to the continent.

As farmers protest across Europe, blockading cities, smashing through police barricades, and dumping manure, European politicians are falling over themselves to promise increased trade barriers against African food and agriculture imports.

ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization championing the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases, has appointed Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli as its new President and CEO. This momentous announcement marks a significant shift for the organization, positioning Nwuneli, a renowned expert in African development, to lead ONE into its 20th year with a renewed focus…

The world is currently experiencing not greater multipolarity, but greater bipolarity. America and China are waging a new Cold War that is less about ideology and more about markets and technology.

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Kanem Borno Museum, aimed at preserving Kanuri cultural artefacts. The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa announced this at the just concluded Kanem Borno Cultural Summit and Colloquium in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Musawa said that the Kanem Museum when established,…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has expressed his eagerness to partner with Sweden in various sectors, including mining, agriculture, renewable energy, education, and healthcare. According to a statement released by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the discussions with Swedish Ambassador Annika Hahn-Englund centered on forging new partnerships and implementing projects that would benefit…

In the heart of Africa, a cultural and economic revolution is quietly unfolding within the seams of the fashion industry. In the vibrant tapestry of Nigeria, often overshadowed by the prominence of oil, the budding fashion sector has emerged as a beacon of untapped potential, poised to be a leading driver of economic growth in…

NOG Energy Week, Nigeria’s leading energy Conference and Exhibition organised by dmg Nigeria events, in partnership with Levmora Services, has extended the Technical Seminar deadline for paper submission by two weeks. Themed Accelerating Innovation to Meet Energy Demand, industry players will be able to submit a paper until the 28th of February 2024. Leading organisations…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said his administration is deploying different strategies and investing in people-oriented programmes that encourage young people to follow noble paths and avoid drug abuse and other social vices in the state. The Governor was speaking in Ilorin at the 1st Kwara Stakeholders Summit on Drug Abuse Prevention and…

In a recent digital media publication titled “Africa's FinTech Sector: The Youth, Mobile, and the New Money Trail” accompanied by a communication on X (formerly Twitter) by UNIPESA, a financial services company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the transformative role certain financial technology institutions play within the ecosystem, especially in Africa was pinpointed, and…