Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Nkiruka Chidia-Maduekwe, has said that Africa will continue to push for the reform of climate financial architecture. Chidia-Maduekwe stated this in an interview with journalists at the Nigerian pavilion at the ongoing COP29 in Baku Azerbaijan. She explained that this will ensure that the African…

Over 24 million adults are currently living with the deadly diabetes disease in the African region alone, while 12 million others remain undiagnosed. World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, disclosed this to mark the 2024 World Diabetes Day (WDD). She warned that the number of people living with diabetes…

The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has informed stakeholders across Africa that Nigeria's active involvement in Youth Connekt Africa signals its commitment to formulating practical solutions to significantly enhance youth empowerment across the continent. The Minister made this pledge during the Youth Connekt Africa Ministerial Policy Roundtable Discussions on Rural Youth Entrepreneurs' Access…

The African Union's health watchdog on Thursday said it endorsed an mpox test from Morocco, hailing it as a "major milestone" to help combat the outbreak on the continent. The announcement comes three months after the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the mpox outbreak a public health emergency. The CDC…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Heirs Energies, Osayande Igiehon, has said that as Africa navigates the challenges of energy security and sustainability, balancing traditional and renewable energy sources is key to a sustainable future. He stressed the need for a harmonized approach that leverages the strengths of each to address the continent’s unique needs.…

The International Women Power Conference (IWPC) has announced the appointment of Youth Development Expert and Civil Rights Activist, Mr. Lamin Saidykhan, as the Africa Coordinator for the Conference. In his new role, Mr. Saidykhan is expected to spearhead critical outreach efforts, engage sponsors, invite top dignitaries, and enhance the IWPC’s impact across Africa. In a…

Africa accounts for about 25.9 million (65 per cent) of the global burden of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), with Nigeria contributing

Since the time both political parties-Democratic and Republican-settled for their standard-bearers, my WhatsApp updates have been awash with sound bites, internet memes, and torrents of foul-mouthed abuse from both candidates. I’m frequently questioned by friends and acquaintances about my fixation with the United States election, and I’ve had to explain how I have skin in…

The UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy on Sunday arrived in Nigeria on his first visit to Africa. The Foreign Secretary is expected to announce the start of a five-month consultation process, to ensure African voices inform and sit at the very heart of the UK's new approach to…

Africans, especially the youths must look inward and work concertedly to solve the challenges the continent is grappling with, as foreigners cannot solve the issues in Africa. This was the central submission of speakers at a summit organised by a Non-Governmental Organisation, Africa for Africa Initiative. The NGO whose founder is the popular preacher, Pastor…

Actor, Deejay and television personality, Tony Okungbowa, has been announced as the host of the popular family entertainment show, “Kids Say

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 which took place in Apia, Samoa, from October 21 to 26, 2024, the United Kingdom