Africa

● Oyetola charges members states on ratification of conventions • As Jamoh assures that Nigeria is committed to effective implementation The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has charged member states on the need to achieve full ratification and domestication of all relevant instruments. Oyetola who also doubles …

In the light of new realities on the international scene, especially as it concerns the African continent, a crucial Symposium with the theme, “Emerging Global Alliances and their Impact on Africa” will hold on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 11:00 – 13:30 (EST/EDT). The inaugural International Conference of the African Diaspora …

Ikuru Lizzy Port Harcourt, Sept. 14, 2023 The MTN Foundation says it has spent about N3 billion on scholarships for less privileged undergraduate students and students living with disabilities in the country. The Director of the Foundation, Mr. Reginald Okeya, disclosed this on Thursday at the Scholarship Award ceremony in Port Harcourt. …

It is with a profound sense of sympathy that I write, on behalf of my family and on my own behalf, to commiserate with the Zulu royal family and the entire good people of South Africa over the painful transition of one of the great sons of Africa, a frontline …

By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos, Sept. 12, 2023 African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) is to double its financing of intra-African trade to 40 billion dollars on a revolving basis by 2026. The bank’s intra-African trade financing stood at 20 billion dollars in 2021. Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, made …

Victor Osimhen bagged a hattrick as Nigeria defeated Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 to end their 2023 AFCON qualification journey at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The game was played in front of a 30,000 capacity cheering crowd and saw Napoli hit-man Victor Osimhen the key figure in Nigeria’s …

The Nigeria Football Federation – NFF has commended the efforts of the Akwa Ibom State government in building and maintaining ‘world class’ facilities in the state. NFF Deputy Secretary General, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme stated this while receiving the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno who visited the team’s camp …

Bendel Insurance FC of Benin, Edo State is set for another thrilling continental showdown as they advance in the CAF Confederation Cup with a first-leg clash against Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) of Morocco in the Second Qualifying Round of the competition. The Edo-based team will host the 2021/2022 CAF …

The Falcons and True Parrots of Sao Tome and Principe have arrived Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday. The team consisting 15 players and five officials touched down at the Victor Attah …

South African Singer Makhadzi By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Sept. 7, 2023 Spotify, a global online streaming platform, has announced Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona with stage name “Makhadzi” as its EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa disclosed this in a statement on …

Libreville, Sept. 7, 2023 Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checkups, according to the country’s transitional government. “Given his state of health, the former President of the Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba is free to move. “He can, if he wishes, go abroad to carry out his …

By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Sept. 6, 2023 MTN Nigeria on Wednesday announced the fourth edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition. This year’s edition began on Aug. 21,  and incorporates a blend of digital and on-site models, with the initial two rounds taking place on the MTN mPulse website. The grand finale …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe was officially opened on Wednesday September 6. All 23 invited players have reported in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital and host city for the match. The players arrived in three batches and …

CAIRO, Egypt The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) has signed an MOU with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Center, to promote the TRADAR Club solution in the market. The Cooperation Agreement, signed between Afreximbank and the UAE Trade Center on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Press …

… Cement sells at an average price of N6,216 in Benin despite the regulation The allegation that went viral on social media last week that Dangote Cement Plc was selling a bag of 50kg cement to Nigerians at an exploitative rate of N5,200 while it sells the same quantity of cement …

Some of the recipients of the “100 Africa Travel under 40 Awards” By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Sept. 4, 2023 Hilda Baci, Nigerian Guinness World Record Cook-a-thon winner, Gloria Michael, Tanzanian journalist and 98 other Africans have won “100 Africa Travel under 40 awards.” Mr. Ikechi Uko, organiser of AKWAABA Africa …

Akwa Ibom state Government has held a technical meeting ahead of this weekend’s AFCON 2024 qualification match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Falcons and True Parrots of Sao Tome and Principe which is scheduled for Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Speaking …

By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 4, 2023 Dr Lawan Abdulhamid, Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the upcoming Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), has assured of the association’s readiness to conduct a credible election. Abdulhamid stated this in a statement by Mabel Edonmi, National Publicity Secretary of …

Yaoundé, Sept. 4, 2023 Gabon’s new military ruler, Gen. Brice Nguema, was sworn in as the country’s caretaker president on Monday, five days after seizing power in a coup in the Central African country. The inauguration ceremony took place at Gabon’s presidential palace in the capital Libreville, which was surrounded …

Niamey, Sept. 4, 2023 The military junta in Niger has reopened the West African country’s airspace again more than one month after seizing power in a coup. Niger’s airspace is accessible for both civil and commercial aircraft with immediate effect, the military said on Monday. The junta had closed the …

By Fortune Abang/Anita Uzoagba Abuja, Aug. 31, 2023 Ghana has announced the official opening of the application portals that will enable West African scholars to apply to study at the University of Ghana for the 2023/2024 academic year. Making the announcement in Abuja on Thursday, Eddison Agbenyegah, the Deputy High …

  Abuja is not in a hurry to change. However, in a city famous for its bad habits fostered by wayward politicians, I think the dial may have moved a bit in the right direction. It’s hard to say if this slight movement has been fortuitous, or whether it had …

….. Men, women teams qualify for 2023 World Championship Nigeria women’s team settled for silver medal at the just concluded 2023 CAVB U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Morocco on Wednesday. Host Morocco beat Nigeria 2-1 (13-21, 21-15, 18-16) in a highly intense match watched by a mammoth crowd at the …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Aug. 30, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern about the Wednesday coup in the Republic of Gabon in the West Coast of Central Africa. Military officers in Gabon say they have taken power and put the president, Ali Bongo, under house arrest, as the country …

Yaoundé, Aug. 30, 2023 Hours after military leaders seized power in Gabon, President Ali Bongo issued a plea to the public from where he is being held under house arrest. Bongo called on the people of Gabon to “make noise,” saying in a brief video that he had been illegally …