Agric Summit Africa (ASA), known for its significant contributions to the agriculture sector, proudly announces the forthcoming 5th edition of its annual event. This year’s event, themed “Empowering Innovations: A Confluence of Capital, Vision, and Agribusiness Enterprise,” is set to take place on 8th of November 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. …
Read More »Dangote restates commitment to environmental sustainability
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos, Oct. 24, 2023 Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Industries Ltd., has reiterated its commitment to environmental sustainability by prioritising use of natural and renewable resources. The Group Managing Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr Arvind Pathak, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos from the company’s events …
Read More »African Football League: Moroccan authorities delay Enyimba’s flight by 6 hours
Lagos Oct. 24, 2023 The Moroccoan authorities have deployed ugly tactics to frustrate Enyimba FC, Nigeria’s flag-bearer in the ongoing African Football League. The Media Manger of Enyimba FC, David Orji, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Eyimba are saddled with the task of cancelling the 1-0 …
Read More »How to grow Nigeria’s Insurance Sector exponentially By Tony O. Elumelu
Keynote Address delivered by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman, Heirs Holdings Group, Heirs Insurance Group & UBA Group, Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation at the 2023 NATIONAL INSURANCE CONFERENCE, Abuja – FCT, Nigeria on Monday, October 23, 2023.Theme: “Redefining Safety. Insurance Solutions for Public Buildings and Buildings under Construction.” …
Read More »UBA GMD, 448 others bag CIBN awards
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Oct. 21, 2023 The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, has urged the banking industry to play a vital role in helping to revive the nation’s economy. Alawuba gave the advice on the sidelines of the 2023 Chartered Institute of …
Read More »IPAC lists lessons from Liberian polls
IPAC Chairman Sani Yabagi By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 21, 2023 The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has identified patriotism and national purpose by Liberian citizens and politicians as acts worthy of emulation by other African countries. IPAC Chairman Sani Yabagi stated this on Friday in Abuja while relaying the experiences …
Read More »Africa Super League: Wydad Casablanca depart Morocco for Enyimba clash in Nigeria
Wydad Casablanca of Morocco on Friday, October 20, 2023 announced their departure enroute Nigeria where they are scheduled to face Enyimba FC in an Africa Super League quarter-final first leg clash. Wydad Casablanca and Enyimba FC will lock horns on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, …
Read More »Boavista defender backs Nigeria to win fourth AFCON title in Ivory Coast
Boavista of Portugal defender, Bruno Onyemaechi has backed the Super Eagles of Nigeria to win a fourth AFCON title in Ivory Coast. Nigeria will join 23 other African countries for the Cup of Nations which gets underway in Ivory Coast on January 13, 2024. Already, the Super Eagles of Nigeria …
Read More »Ethiopia name squad for Nigeria Paris Olympics Qualifier
Ethiopia have named a 25-player Women’s National team squad that will face Nigeria in a Paris 2024 Olympics Qualifier on the 25/30th of October, 2023. Ethiopia and Nigeria will lock horns in a Paris 2024 Olympics second qualifying round clash over two legs. As scheduled by the Confederation of African …
Read More »Africa becoming economic, political, social powerhouse – Ethiopian PM
Beijing, Oct. 18, 2023 Africa is now realising its potential and capacity, with the formerly side-lined continent harnessing its demographic dividend and natural resources and becoming an economic, political, and social powerhouse, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Wednesday. The African continent has particularly suffered the consequences of the …
Read More »NCDMB hosts Local Content, Skills training Masterclass at African Energy Week 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 17, 2023 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) hosted a local content and skills training session during the African Energy Week (AEW) (AECWeek.com) Conference Technical Track, occurring ahead of the Strategic Program this week. The masterclass aligns with the NCDMB and African Energy …
Read More »Ghana hosts first United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Africa
The first United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting to be held in Africa will take place in Accra, capital of Ghana on December 5 and 6, 2023. Announcing the historic event recently at a press conference, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, together …
Read More »2023 AFCON Draw: Nigeria to face host Cote d’Ivoire
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Oct. 13, 2023 Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for January next year in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the draw …
Read More »Rivers United FC to play CAF Confederation Cup group stage matches in Uyo
The, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo will host Rivers United FC, 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup group stage matches. This is according to the list of approved stadiums released by CAF on Tuesday, October 10, ahead of the group stage matches of this seasons, CAF Confederation Cup. As reflected on the …
Read More »Conversation on alternative democracy – Part 2 By Alabi Williams
A diasporan commentator and friend of the house, who keeps regular tab on happenings at home from his UK base shared the following thoughts regarding the conversation on this page last week. He is passionately Nigerian and that prompted this follow-up. He wrote: “On the question of an alternative political …
Read More »Harnessing Africa’s youth: Empowering the next generation through technology By Dr Nelson Aluya
Introduction: Africa, with its burgeoning young population, stands at a critical juncture in history. As the continent experiences an unprecedented demographic transition, it possesses a unique opportunity to invest in its teeming youth and leverage their potential as drivers of technological solutions. By doing so, Africa can address the multifaceted …
Read More »Building to Last: Nurturing Excellence and Crafting Future African Leaders at UBA By Tony O. Elumelu
Some moments resonate as profoundly remarkable in life, where dreams are born from humble beginnings and transformed into extraordinary realities. As I stood before 700 UBA graduate trainees, drawn from across Africa, I thought of the long journey that brought me to where I am today. A journey that began …
Read More »Rivers United FC book CAF Confederation Cup group stage spot with win over Etoile Filante
Rivers United secured their passage into the group stage of the 2023-24 CAF Confederation Cup with an assured 2-0 win at home to Burkina Faso-based outfit Etoile Filante. The 2021-22 NPFL champions drew a bye in the first round of qualifying before being drawn to face Etoile Filante in the …
Read More »Coups: Ex-president Jonathan says Africa needs to ‘rejig’ its democracy
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Sept. 29, 2023 Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the current spate where civil governments are being overthrown across the African continent shows that democracy needs to be ”rejigged” and put in a proper direction. Jonathan made this known during a Democracy Dialogue 2023 organised …
Read More »South Africa culls 410,000 chickens amid bird flu outbreak; Chicken meat shortages imminent
Johannesburg Sept. 28, 2023 South Africa’s RCL Foods (RCLJ.J) on Thursday said its poultry unit has culled 410,000 chickens due to the country’s worst outbreak of avian flu, heightening fears of chicken meat and egg shortages. The outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a bird flu which spreads rapidly …
Read More »Dakuku advocates African maritime sector development sustainability in Egypt
Turnaround expert and an independent maritime consultant, Dr Dakuku Peterside, says sustainable development of the African maritime sector is crucial to unlocking the potentials of the continent and making it a huge contributor to the world economy. Peterside made this submission at the Agenda For African Development Senior Managers Forum …
Read More »CAFCC; Etoile Filante skipper plans Rivers United FC defeat in Nigeria
Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso skipper, Abdoulaye Zongo, has revealed their plan to defeat Rivers United FC of Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) second leg tie on October 1. Etoile Filante were held to a 0-0 draw by visiting Rivers United FC in the first leg of their …
Read More »Remilekun’s tragic end: NIDCOM Boss petitions Egyptair
Abuja, Sept. 19, 2023: Worried by non-responsiveness of Egyptair’s management over the death of a Nigerian, Ms. Remilekun Toyosi Meshioye aboard the airline on Sept. 4, 2023, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has demanded justice from the airline. In a letter personally signed by her …
Read More »I never wanted to be a politician, I became one by accident – Obasanjo
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Sept. 19, 2023 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abeokuta said he never wanted to be a politician but only became one by accident. Obasanjo said this while speaking with a group of youths under the aegis of Africa for Africa Youth Initiative (A4A) at …
Read More »Rivers United FC hold Etoile Filante to CAF Confederation Cup first leg draw
Rivers United FC of Nigeria have held Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante to a 0-0 draw in their CAF Confederation second qualifying round clash decided on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The CAF Confederation Cup second qualifying round first leg match took place at the Stade De Yamassokuro in Burkina Faso. Rivers …
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