Africa
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LASG set to launch ‘One Lagos’ brand
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Art and Culture, Mr. Folorunso Folarin-Coker has stated that the “One Lagos” brand is…
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NIMASA is on a mission of self recovery – Dr. Peterside
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said that the Agency…
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BAFM: Integrating African Stock Exchanges for enhanced performance
Recently, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) reinforced the need for further advancement of…
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Kenyans dominate 5th edition Okpekpe 10km
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Two Kenyans, Simon Cheprot and Polline Wanjiku Njeru have won this year’s Okpekpe 10 kilometre road race…
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Nigeria will comply with ICJ ruling on Bakassi Peninsula – Buhari assures; as Biya ends State Visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria would abide by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the disputed…
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Angélique Kidjo, Ambassador of the 4th Edition of the Nollywood Week Festival
From Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2016, the Nollywood Week (www.NollywoodWeek.com) festival will take up residence at the Arlequin…
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President Biya arrives Nigeria for State visit
President Paul Biya of Cameroon, at the invitation of President Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived Nigeria and commenced a two-day state…
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NIMASA’s Lami Tumaka Among Top 100 Global PR Professionals
The Head of Public Relations of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Hajia Lami Tumaka has been named…
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Compt. Dimka hands over illicit drugs and two suspects to NDLEA
The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service has once again demonstrated the synergy that exists between the Service and…
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Jermaine Jackson confirms participation at Lagos Int’l Jazz Concert …Unveils plans to set up Academy in Lagos
Jermaine Jackson, co-lead singer of global music brand, Jackson 5 and elder brother of late king of pop, Michael Jackson…
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AFRIMA mourns Papa Wemba
The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission, AU, mourns the…
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Multinational Taskforce to patrol Gulf of Guinea – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja that a multinational taskforce will soon be established to patrol the waters of…
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Fayemi to deliver Obafemi Awolowo University lecture
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will deliver the third edition of the Chief (Dr) John Agboola Odeyemi…
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Dangote Cement revenue hits N140.5bn in Q1 2016
Dangote Cement has recorded a revenue of N140.5bn in the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 as against the N107.2bn…
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Papa Wemba dies after collapsing on stage
World music star Papa Wemba dies after collapsing on stagePapa Wemba, a musician known around the world as the king…
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The China trip was very successful; Nigeria didn’t ask for loans – Femi Adesina
Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari was on Channels Television recently with Seun…
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Sierra Leone Maritime Administration seeks partnership with NIMASA
The Sierra-Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) has solicited the support of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in the…
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Polio could be wiped out within 12 months – World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation, WHO, is confident that polio is in its dying days and could be eradicated within 12…
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Buhari’s foreign trips: My takeaway By Babatunde Fashola
In making this public intervention, I seek to highlight the benefit of global relationships and cooperation in a world that…
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GTBank empowers female entrepreneurs in Africa ……Reaffirms position as a leading SME global partner
Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has partnered African-focused entrepreneurship accelerator, She Leads Africa (SLA) and the Work…
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Chibok two years on: Remembering all Boko Haram’s victims By Salil Shetty (Amnesty International )
In September 2014, a 19-year-old woman whom I will call Aisha was celebrating a friend’s wedding in a small village…
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Blind Edo State-born athlete ranks 1st in Africa, 7th in the World; Goes to Rio, Brazil Olympics
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo State-born physically impaired athlete, Friday Aibangbee, has been ranked first in Africa and seventh in the…
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