Heirs Holdings has launched its first-ever television commercial. The newly released television commercial (TVC) showcases the company’s diverse portfolio, spanning the power, energy, financial services, hospitality, real estate, healthcare and technology sectors while highlighting its commitment to driving positive change and sustainable development across Africa and beyond. With its compelling …
Read More »St. Lucia receives $6 Million as Afreximbank makes historic first disbursement from Caribbean Office
The facility will help in the infrastructure rehabilitation of St. Lucia, including 25 schools damaged during tropical storm Bret which affected the country in June 2023 CAIRO, Egypt The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced that it has successfully executed its first facility disbursement from its recently-established Caribbean Office …
Read More »Uzodimma, Oramah meet, explore investment potentials in Imo
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has met with the President of Africa Export Import ( Afrexim) Bank, Prof Benedict Oramah in Cairo, Egypt where the duo discussed in details the investment potentials of Imo State. During his inauguration for a second term in office early this year, Governor Uzodimma …
Read More »Flying Eagles crash out of African Games
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 15, 2024 The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been knocked out of the men’s football event of the 2023 African Games in Ghana after a 3-2 defeat by Senegal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Flying Eagles took an early lead in …
Read More »Tinubu congratulates Justice Ogwuegbu at 91
President Bola Tinubu has sent congratulations to former Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu on his 91st birthday today, March 16, 2024. President Tinubu, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), said “Justice Ogwuegbu’s illustrious career saw him swiftly rise through the ranks, spending …
Read More »Nigeria opens land, air borders with Niger Republic; Lifts other sanctions
President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. This directive, according to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), “is in …
Read More »Nigeria U-20 Women’s team book football semi-final place with Senegal rout in African Games
The Nigeria U-20 female football team secured a semi-final spot with a 4-0 rout of the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal in their second group game of the 13th African Games in Ghana. Under the guidance of coach Chris Danjuma, the Super Falconets continued their winning streak after defeating Morocco in …
Read More »African Games: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeat South Sudan to keep knockout qualification hopes alive
Sadiq Isyaka scored a late-penalty for the Flying Eagles of Nigeria as they sealed a 1-0 win over South Sudan in their second game of the ongoing African Games on Monday, March 11, 2024. The Flying Eagles had a disappointing start in the African Games, suffering a 2-1 loss to …
Read More »Obasanjo leads investors to Angola; Meets with President Lourenco in Luanda
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has met with the President of Angola on a trade mission with oil refineries, hydro power, pharmaceuticals and agriculture as areas of interest. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, said that Obasanjo led Nigerian investors under the aegis of …
Read More »African Games: Nigerian wrestlers sweep gold in Ghana
By Georgina Adegbie Abuja, March 10, 2024 Team Nigeria recorded a clean sweep of gold medals on Sunday at the ongoing African Games in Ghana, after six female wrestlers won in their various categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mercy Genesis kick-started the gold medal rush; winning …
Read More »Heirs Holdings to lead Africa’s digital evolution, launches Heirs Technologies
Lagos, Nigeria – 11/03/2024 Heirs Holdings, a leading African investment company dedicated to improving lives and transforming Africa through strategic long-term investments, announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Heirs Technologies Limited, with an ambition to empower Africa’s digital transformation through innovative and locally tailored solutions. Heirs Technologies endeavours to …
Read More »NFF names 2 new players for Ghana, Mali friendlies (See full updated list)
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 10, 2024 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has named two new players to join the Super Eagles squad ahead of two scheduled friendly matches in March. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that England-based defender Gabriel Osho and Tanzania-based Benjamin Tianimu are teaming up …
Read More »International friendlies: Nigeria to face Ghana, Mali in March
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the Super Eagles squad for this month’s highly anticipated friendly matches against Ghana’s Black Stars and Mali’s Les Aigles. This comes after the cancellation of planned encounters with Argentina and El Salvador due to logistics challenges. Set to reignite long-standing rivalries, these games …
Read More »The Geometric Power breakthrough in Aba By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The official commissioning of the Aba Integrated Power Project on February 26, 2024 is a watershed deserving of uncommon commendation. Professor Bart Nnaji (CON, NNOM, FAS, FAEng), the Chairman of Geometric Power Group and former Minister of Power, surmounted baleful odds to deliver on the promise of bestowing the bustling …
Read More »Ghana Independence: Diaspora Perspective By Jerry Kwabena Adinkra
As Ghana commemorates its 67th Independence, it is important to reflect on the significant contributions of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the “big six,” and the other unsung heroes who played pivotal roles in the country’s journey to freedom and independence. Alongside these iconic figures, there are also countless Ghanaians living abroad, …
Read More »Tinubu congratulates AfDB President, Adesina, on award of Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on the award of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), the President said “Dr. Adesina joins the pantheon of other previous winners …
Read More »Adesina extols Awolowo’s virtues, charts path for better Nigeria
By Olawunmi Ashafa Lagos, March 7, 2024 Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of Africa Development Bank (AfDB), says Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of the defunct Western Region of Nigeria, remains the pacesetter and forerunner for development in Africa. Adesina made the remark when he received the 2023 award of Obafemi Awolowo …
Read More »13th African Games: Minister charges Nigerian athletes to conquer Africa
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, charged Nigeria’s contingent to the All Africa Games taking place in Ghana to conquer the continent. Addressing the athletes onboard the aircraft scheduled to take them to Ghana for the tournament shortly before takeoff at the Nnamdi …
Read More »NIDCOM boss, Dabiri-Erewa holds Townhall meeting with Nigerians in Ghana
Abuja: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has given assurances to Nigerians living in Ghana of the Commission’s renewed engagement, dedication and commitment to addressing a plethora of challenges confronting them. She stated this at a Townhall Meeting with Nigerians in Ghana on the sidelines of the …
Read More »Afreximbank tops loan market rankings in Bloomberg’s 2023 Capital Markets league tables for Sub-Saharan Africa
CAIRO, Egypt, March 4, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has been ranked number one in all three categories in the Bloomberg Capital Markets League Tables Report for African Capital Markets. Afreximbank is ranked as number one Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent for Sub-Saharan Africa Borrower Loans. These rankings recognize the Bank’s leadership …
Read More »Why Africa should groom selfless, transformational leaders – Obasanjo
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, March 5, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, said Africa must begin to groom selfless and transformational leaders to move the continent forward. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta at an event organised to mark his 87th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the …
Read More »Dialogue not violence will solve conflicts in Africa – Obasanjo
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, March 4, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has restated that dialogue and not any form of violence would help resolve various conflicts in Africa. Obasanjo stated this on Monday in Abeokuta at a Youth leadership symposium with the theme “Opportunities for Peace: Roles of The Youths …
Read More »South African lawyer partners Imo lawmaker, GetBundi College to train 12 youths on Coding
Lagos, March 1, 2024 Mr. Johnson Anyiam, a lawyer in South Africa, is partnering with a member of the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Ebonine Ozioma, to train 12 youths on Coding and digital education. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the youths are from Ozioma’s Njaba Constituency. …
Read More »Gun battles in Chadian capital: UN envoy expresses concerns
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, march 1, 2024 Abdou Abarry, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa has expressed concern over growing reports of violence and gun battles in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital. Abarry in a statement on Thursday stated that he is following with great concern the events taking …
Read More »Will the humble pie heal ECOWAS? By Azu Ishiekwene
The resolutions following the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the recently concluded summit of Heads of State and Government in Abuja, were truly extraordinary. Seven months after threatening to deploy force in Niger, one of the four delinquent states – …
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