Africa
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School sessions are ending, and as the holiday period approaches, it is paramount for families to choose destinations that are
14 Jun
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa loses between seven billion dollars and 15 billion dollars annually due to climate change.
14 Jun
As stakeholders move towards development of an African and Caribbean (AfriCaribbean) trade agreement, former President Olusegun Obasanjo
12 Jun
A fintech company, Vesti, has announced it invested $250,000 in talented African youths through its Vista for Africans Initiative. Vesti detailed the five-year investment in a statement, adding that to achieve the initiative's aims, it has partnered with The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), often dubbed the "Nobel Prize for Young Africans." “The partnership marks a…
11 Jun
The global food and beverage industry is a unique, once-a-year opportunity to source 1000s of exciting products that have never been seen i
11 Jun
Faltering startup funding witnessed a rebound in May, where African players raised fresh capital totalling $187 million.
30 May
Health experts have raised concern over rising cases of chronic diseases in Africa due to the lack of health insurance to address affordabil
23 May
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that droughts and floods in southern Africa stemming from El Niño have left millions of people food insecure.
9 May
Online streaming giant Netflix says it is investing in Africa to help new talent emerge and to tell stories that make an impact locally but also resonate with audiences abroad.
7 May
African e-commerce platforms are taking a serious place in the global economy. The biggest players are strengthening their positions both domestically and internationally, influencing global competition and market development.
30 Apr
In a year where nearly a third of African nations head to the polls, BBC World Service will explore the state of democracy across the world’s fastest-growing continent in a new milestone documentary, Africa: The Battle for the Ballot Box.
27 Apr
We have high rate of unemployment in Africa because our educational institutions are producing job seekers instead of solution providers.
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Afrobeat sensation, David Adedeji Adeleke Jnr., well known as Davido’s success story has continued to inspire many, showcasing the potential of leveraging talent and influence to achieve remarkable feats. His journey from a celebrated musician to a prominent brand ambassador exemplifies the multifaceted nature of modern celebrity. Hence his recent multi-million-naira deal with a leading…
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The well-known afrobeat/hiplife singer, composer and member of the Five Star Music label, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as KCee, has released a new album, Mr. Versatile. The album dropped Friday, July 26. Prior to the release, he presented a new version of his sweltering song, Ojapiano. In creating this updated version, KCee teamed up…
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The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation will hold a national workshop titled “Rethinking Reforms: Why Many Reforms Fail in Nigeria and What We Can Do About It” on July 30, 2024. The workshop will bring together key stakeholders to discuss critical issues hindering the success of public sector reforms in Nigeria. While Nigeria's public service has a commendable…
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Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered a new generation bank to immediately pay N811,174,229.25 to the Chief Registrar of the Court, which is the principal amount
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Says Tinubu Working Hard To Solve Economic Hardship The Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has appealed to those behind the planned August 1 to 10, 2024 nationwide protest to shelve the idea in the interest of the country’s Tompolo, who is the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, said that…
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• We’ll Prove Them Wrong, Athletes Vow Team Nigeria athletes have vowed to prove World Athletics wrong in its assessment, which seems to have ruled Nigeria out of making the podium in the men and women’s 100, 200m, 400, and the 4x100m, 4x400m and the mixed 4x400m relay events. The world governing body for the…
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Kuda has partnered with SeerBit, a payment gateway, to give Kuda’s seven million plus customers a safe and easy option for making cardless payments online. The Nigerian fintech’s retail customers can now look out for the ‘Pay With SeerBit’ option on local websites and apps, then pay directly from their Kuda account with their secure…
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The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), Ajuri Ngelale, has held high-level talks with the leadership of China National Building Materials Corporation (CNBM), a $100 billion-valued company, on potential collaboration with Nigeria’s Evergreen City project. During a tour of CNBM’s headquarters, the Special Presidential envoy received briefing on the company’s cutting-edge technologies, including…
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Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has debunked a report in The Guardian alleging that Dangote Refinery was not sited in Ogun State because his administration made “unethical demands” . The newspaper, in an opinion article published on Saturday, July 20, this year, titled ‘A Sunday With Aliko Dangote’ wrote: “The refinery was…
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Lagos State government has underscored the importance of having organised markets across the state, saying it will ease purchasing of food items as well as translates to lower prices of items because demand could be measured and supply price could be negotiated. Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, said this…