Africa
2 Sep
China has underscored the need for Africa to be included in the global green transition process to effectively tackle environmental and climate challenges. The Chinese government officials disclosed this while fielding questions from Journalists’ at the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Monday in Beijing, China. The officials include Ms. Xu…
28 Aug
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Nigeria is the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines, aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus. READ ALSO:WHO releases global strategic preparedness, response plan for Mpox WHO in a statement stated that Nigeria received 10,000 doses of…
27 Aug
The Police in Jigawa have detained a tea vendor for allegedly beating a 20-year-old man to death for stealing bread, milk and noodles in Dutse. READ ALSO:http://Three labourers die in Jigawa building collapse The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the detention of the suspect…
19 Aug
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede has said Africa needs to put up a collective front to tackle corruption which has undermined the development of the region. The EFCC boss who made this observation at the opening of the 6th Annual General Assembly of at the 6th Annual General Assembly…
19 Aug
Following the call by Secretary General, United Nations (UN), António Guterres, for Africa to be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, a lot of discussions and speculations have been made to achieve that goal, NGOZI EGENUKA reports.
17 Aug
A total of 18,737 suspected or confirmed cases of mpox were reported in Africa since the beginning of the year, including 1,200 cases in one week alone, the African Union health agency said Saturday. The figure accounts for three strains of the virus, of which one is the new more deadly and more transmissible Clade…
16 Aug
Israel Adesanya has fired a powerful ultimatum at UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis after being visibly moved to tears during the UFC 305 pre-fight press conference. The emotional moment occurred after Du Plessis allegedly questioned Adesanya's African heritage, a taunt that cut deep for the Nigerian-born fighter. READ MORE: Adesanya ready to retrieve…
16 Aug
Despite crashing out in the group stage at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria remains the top-ranked nation in Africa in women's football after today's update on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. The Super Falcons retain their ranking as the 36th best team in the world and first in Africa, a position they have…
12 Aug
Renowned UK-based property and wealth creator, Daniel Moses, has added another accolade to his growing list of achievements. Moses was honoured as the International Business and Property Developer of the Year at the prestigious 100 Most Notable Icons event in Rwanda, where he also served as a keynote speaker. Hailing from Edo State in Nigeria…
7 Aug
Africa's economic potential is often overlooked compared to the booming growth seen in parts of Asia and North America. Countries like the United States, Vietnam, China, and Mauritius have gained reputations for their fast-growing millionaire populations and boisterous economies. However, a new report from Corporate and Investment Rand Merchant Bank suggests that Africa may be…
27 Jul
Simon-Attah Lawrence, a supply chain expert with more than a decade of experience, explains in an interview with OLAYEMI OLANIYI how Africa can grow its supply chain industry Can you tell us about your background and how you got into the field of supply chain and logistics? My journey into supply chain and logistics started with…
27 Jul
A construction expert and Deputy President, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa, George Okoroma, has expressed worry over the reoccurring building collapse in the country and called for appropriate measures to curb it. Okoroma, who attributed the incidents of collapsed buildings to poor adherence to professional ethics and standards, lamented that the unabated challenge…
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Ruben Amorim was given a stark illustration of the size of his task at Manchester United after his uninspiring team were held 1-1 by struggling Ipswich Town in his first match in charge on Sunday. The Portuguese who is the latest man tasked with restoring the club to the top of English football spoke before…
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The University French Teachers' Association of Nigeria (UFTAN), on Sunday, expressed concern over the neglect of French language education in Nigerian universities, warning that the situation could have far-reaching negative consequences for the country. The association highlighted the insufficient number of French language teachers in Nigeria, describing it as a troubling trend that requires immediate…
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To achieve sustained economic prosperity and overcome current challenges such as foreign exchange market illiquidity, rising inflation, and sluggish economic growth, Nigeria must implement strategic measures. Specifically, the country's path to economic sustainability lies in increasing domestic production and exports and less reliance on imported goods. Economic experts unanimously agreed on this strategy, as stressed…
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The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd), has described the rejection of a massive sum of N174 million by detectives of the Raider team from Zone 2 Command, Lagos, and the swift recovery of N10 million from some policemen from Zone 16 Command Headquarters, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as refreshing signposts…
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Mohamed Salah wants Liverpool to pile more misery on Manchester City and also deliver a hammer blow to their fading title hopes after inspiring the Premier League leaders' dramatic 3-2 win against Southampton on Sunday. Arne Slot's side moved eight points clear of second-placed City thanks to Salah's second half double at St Mary's. After…
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Former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria, Msgr. Thomas Oleghe, describing him as a great missionary of the Catholic faith. Obaseki, in a statement by his media aide, Crusoe Osagie, said: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the oldest Catholic…
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An aggrieved community in Southern Kaduna has cried out to the Federal and Kaduna State governments over the activities of terrorists and kidnappers, saying that they have paid over ₦1 billion to bandits as ransom to free victims. Subsequently, the Ruruma community in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has appealed to the…
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A coalition of civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, human rights activists, and other stakeholders have lamented the prevalence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Osun State and have called for urgent actions to curb the menace. With a view to sensitising members of the public on the dangers of SGBV in society, these concerned…
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The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace and display the core values of honesty, integrity and selflessness in their dealings for the betterment of the country and humanity in general. Neliaku, who was represented by the NIPR Vice President, Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura,…
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A Development Consultant and Public Affairs Analyst, Mr Jide Ojo, says six-year single tenure and rotational presidency will not solve the challenges currently confronting Nigeria. Ojo states this on Sunday in Abuja in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while reacting to the rejection of a single tenure and rotational presidency bill…