Africa

By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, May 13, 2022 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says that Africa needs to finance her own growth. Emefiele said this at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Live Infrastructure Solutions Summit held in Abuja on Thursday. He said that over the …

Jumia, one of the major e-commerce players in the African market, appears to be battling severe headwinds after its share price – which once traded at record highs of $59.96 tumbled down and is currently trading at less than $5 – prompting speculations of a loss of investor confidence and …

By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, May 2, 2022 Access Bank Plc has announced the promotion of 800 employees following a transparent and robust performance management review in line with global best practices. The Group Head, Communications and External Affairs of the bank, Mr. Amaechi Okobi, made the announcement in a statement …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 2, 2022 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the impact of the Ukraine war on Africa, saying the crisis is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis” across the continent. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Guterres …

By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, May 1, 2022 The Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed about 22 Boko Haram/Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a fighting clearance operations in the fringes of Lake Chad. Lt. Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke, the Chief of Military Public …

By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, April 29, 2022 Mrs. Kanayo Awani, the Managing Director of African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) Intra-African Trade Initiative Division, has been named one of the 100 outstanding women leaders in Nigeria. This is according to the list published in the 2022 edition of The Nigeria Women Annual: …

Anytime he traverses the land, air or sea like a troubadour, he must bring good tidings. Each time the Nigerian President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) comes to see President Muhammadu Buhari, he never comes empty handed. He must bring goodies and goodies for his home country. Tuesday this …

By Stellamaris Ashinze/Okuawan Offiong   Lagos, April 27, 2022 MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) on Wednesday announced the launch of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP) to be run by PAU’s School of Media and Communication (SMC). The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Karl Toriola, said …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) for planning ahead of whatever negative consequences may come from the Russia-Ukraine war in terms of food security.The President spoke Tuesday at State House, Abuja, during an audience with the AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who briefed him on steps …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 25, 2022 No fewer than 696 Ghanaian peacekeepers have received UN medals for their outstanding services while serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), based in the notoriously challenging environment of the Unity State. UNIMISS, in a statement, noted that 594 …

By Fabian Ekeruche/07031677844 Lagos, April 14, 2022 Popular music star, Oluwatosin Ajibada, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has made known why he has chosen Rwanda as the next investment destination for his businesses. Eazi made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos. According to …

*As PSC pushes for prosecution of high-profile Nigerians violating Covid-19 travel protocols   The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to liaise with the Ghanaian Government to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries to prevent the maltreatment of Nigerians entering Ghana. This was contained in the recommendations of …

Berlin, April 1, 2022 The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) has called for a replay of their World Cup playoff clash against Cameroon and lodged a complaint with FIFA over the match’s refereeing. The Federation claimed the officiating “distorted the result”. Karl Toko Ekambi delivered the decisive strike in the fourth …

By Wole Sogunle Lagos, March 29, 2022 The Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, says the bank aims to become one of the top five in Africa by 2027. Wigwe told journalists in Lagos on Tuesday that the bank, which had risen to the …

Former Governor Peter Obi has expressed belief that Nigeria, with its abundant resources, could be on the right developmental track, with strict implementation of progressive policies. In a telephone interview, Obi said he was currently in Morocco as part of his plans for meetings and understudy of the best performing …

By Georgina Adegbie/Aderonke Ojo Abuja, March 29, 2022 Otto Addo, the coach of Black Stars of Ghana, says his team will surprise Nigeria’s Super Eagles by securing the 2022 FIFA World Cup ticket in Abuja. Addo told newsmen at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday ahead of …

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Abeokuta Monday, joining a high level event on democracy in West Africa. Others at the event hosted by former President Obasanjo were the former President Goodluck Jonathan among several others from the West African Sub Region. See event photos

Abuja, March 28, 2022 The Black Stars of Ghana on Monday afternoon arrived in Abuja for the return leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ghanaian team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, March 25, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Lagos on Friday for Accra, Ghana, to represent Nigeria at an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said the summit would focus …

   By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 22, 2022 Fresh hopes emerged at the weekend of an agreement between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and authorities in Mali on the duration of the country’s transition programme. This followed a two-day consultation in Bamako between the sub-regional mediation team …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Macky Sall of Senegal and Alhaji Mukthar Shehu Shagari, a former Minister of Water Resources of Nigeria, will be honoured at the 20th Anniversary celebration of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) taking place in Senegal on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, during the 9th World Water Forum. …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, March 7, 2022 Chief Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Igboho, has been released from a prison in Benin Republic to his medical practitioners. Chief Yomi Alliyu (SAN), Counsel for the Yoruba Nation activist, made this known on Monday in a statement in Ibadan. Alliyu said Igboho’s release was …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 22, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari met with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo-Akufo, behind closed doors in Abuja on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agenda of the meeting was not made public. NAN gathered, however, that they discussed some sub-regional issues …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Monrovia, Feb. 14, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of four countries, on Monday, in Monrovia, attended the official inauguration of the Liberian bicentennial commemoration events. Osinbajo was received at the Roberts International Airport, Monrovia, by the Vice President of Liberia, Dr Jewel Taylor and Mr. …

  By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Feb. 14, 2022 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that prospective school candidates without National Identification Number (NIN) will be allowed to write this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The council’s Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Patrick Areghan, gave the …