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…

.First Lady urges empathy for patients Over 500,000 Africans died of cancer in 2022, with about 882,000 new cases reported in the region, World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed. The body warned that if urgent measures are not taken, mortality on the continent might hit one million yearly by 2030. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso…

Sherifatu Eshinlokun-Adegbesan is a woman who wears many hats: educator, philanthropist, and social advocate. Her journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate changemaker is a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others, particularly children and young people. Driven by a desire to make a direct impact, she shifted gears from law to…

Ademola Lookman’s first half strike booked Nigeria’s place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Angola. The win continues the Super Eagles’ excellent AFCON quarter-final record, having lost only one of their previous 11 last-eight ties in the competition.

Pope Francis has said in an interview published on Monday that Africans were a "special case" in the opposition of bishops and many other people in the continent to homosexuality.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought on a trip to Africa to prove US commitment both in gestures and deeds, but it was also about playing defence as crises mount and Russia and China eye gains.

While the explosion of debt is throwing a shadow over global economic growth, experts warn that sub-Saharan Africa, where several countries are already in default, is experiencing its worst-ever crisis.

The Peace in South East Project (PISE-P), a non-governmental organization dedicated to resolving security challenges and promoting peace in the region, has uncovered a sinister plot orchestrated by disgruntled politicians. These individuals, allegedly unhappy with the success of PISE-P's peace initiative, are reportedly seeking to undermine its efforts and malign the project's convener, Deputy Speaker…