We were still having Lunch in her cavernous and lovely restaurant when the 150 passenger cruise ship, RADAMIS 11 set sail from the Egyptian port of Aswan that warm Friday afternoon. As the 5 deck, 65 cabin ship nosed her way from the bank of the River …
Read More »Access Bank signs Zambia merger
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Oct. 25, 2021 Access Bank Plc has signed an agreement with Atlas Mara Ltd. on a merger between African Banking Corporation Zambia Ltd., and its subsidiary, Access Bank Zambia Ltd. The bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, said this in a notice posted …
Read More »Leave Mali in 72 hours, ECOWAS representative told; Declared persona non grata
Bamako, Oct. 25, 2021 (Xinhua/NAN) The Malian government has declared the Special Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) “persona non grata” and given him 72 hours to leave the country, according to a statement. The statement issued on Monday by the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
Read More »Using Science for Public Health Action: NCDC convenes dissemination meeting for Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge
On October 14, 2021, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) convened a dissemination meeting to present findings from the Data4COVID19 Africa challenge, Nigeria Project. Findings from the project will provide scientific evidence to inform public health action for Nigeria’s response …
Read More »Peace Missions: Buhari meets Jonathan in Aso Rock
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 6, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan, in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agenda of the meeting was unknown to newsmen, while no official statement …
Read More »We will always extend helping hand to South Sudan – Buhari assures Kiir; Departs Addis Ababa
Nigeria is ready to extend a helping hand to South Sudan towards political and economic stability, President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Addis Ababa. In a bilateral meeting with President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, the President assured the full support of Nigeria to all efforts to bring long-term stability …
Read More »Good old Prof. Baikie at 90 By Emmanuel Yawe
In Nigeria where the World Health Organization has put male life expectancy at below the age of 60, it is news that a man at the age of 90 is still going strong. His story is that of a family with a strong DNA for survival against all odds. Born …
Read More »Regional Security: Zulum, 7 other Lake Chad Governors meet in Cameroon
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside seven other Governors within the Lake Chad Basin, on Monday, met in Younde, Cameroon, to discuss regional security cooperation and path to improve stability. The meeting had six Governors in attendance: Zulum from Borno, Issa Lamine of Diffa in Niger Republic; Midjiyawa Bakari …
Read More »Buhari urges peace, stability in Ethiopia as Abiy Ahmed begins second five year term as Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Addis Ababa, called for peace and stability in Ethiopia, amid the many challenges facing the East African country. In his goodwill message at the inauguration ceremony of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second-five year term in office, the President pledged that Nigeria would continue …
Read More »Ethiopia’s incumbent PM sworn in for new 5 year term
AddisAbaba,Oct.4,2021 Ethiopia’s incumbent Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed was sworn in on Monday for a new five-year term in office. The swearing-in ceremony was held as part of the first day of the Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR)’s new five-year term. Abiy’s ruling party Prosperity Party won a landslide victory …
Read More »Buhari in Addis Ababa for inauguration Ethiopian Prime Minister for second term in office
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Addis Ababa for the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second five-year term in office. The President, who departed Abuja for the Ethiopian capital on Sunday, is scheduled to deliver a goodwill message at the inauguration ceremony, after which he will …
Read More »Sao Tome and Principe strategic partner to Nigeria – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 2, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Sao Tome and Principe is an important and strategic partner to Nigeria. The vice president said that Nigeria’s relationship with the twin-island Central African nation had been growing over the years and would be further strengthened. Osinbajo’s spokesman, …
Read More »Buhari to attend Ethiopian Prime Minister, Aiy Ahmed’s inauguration
President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second five-year term in office on Monday in Addis Ababa. The President, who will depart Abuja for the Ethiopian capital on Sunday, is scheduled to deliver a goodwill message at the inauguration ceremony, after …
Read More »Buhari congratulates D’Tigress, 2021 AfroBasket Champions
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team on their victory at the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket Women’s Championship in Cameroon. The President, in a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), expressed extreme delight “to see our team excel over and over again …
Read More »Bandits kill security personnel at Niger Rep. border; Troops eliminate dozens in retaliation; Boko Haram fighters kill ISWAP terrorists at Lake Chad region
Nigerian troops eliminated dozens of armed bandits after the killing of 16 security personnel at a border area with Niger Republic. In an intel sighted by PRNigeria, the security personnel killed at the remote border settlement in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State included men of the Nigerian …
Read More »AfCFTA: With $3trn GDP, Africa will be largest free trade area worldwide — Afreximbank
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 23, 2021 The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$ 3 trillion, Africa will be the biggest free trade area in the world. Prof. Benedict Oramah, the President/Chairman, Board of Directors, Afreximbank, said this at the opening of the …
Read More »Nestlé unveils plans to support the transition to regenerative food system
Nestlé is laying out its plans to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system – one that aims to protect and restore the environment, improve the livelihoods of farmers and enhance the well-being of farming communities. Nestlé will work with its food system partners, including the company’s …
Read More »D’Tigress beat Ivorian foes; Head into FIBA Women’s AfroBasket semi-finals
Abuja, Sept. 23, 2021 D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women national basketball team, on Thursday in Yaounde, Cameroun, beat Cote d’Ivoire 72-56 to advance to the semi-finals of the 2021 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. The Nigerian side, who are the defending champions and eyeing a third title in a row, won the …
Read More »Aisha Buhari Cup: Banyana Banyana crowned champions after spanking Super Falcons 4-2
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 21, 2021 Banyana Banyana of South Africa on Tuesday emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament after defeating the Super Falcons of Nigeria 4-2 in the final game. The match, played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, saw the …
Read More »D’Tigress beat Angola 85-65 to qualify for Women’s AfroBasket quarter-finals
Abuja, Sept. 21, 2021 D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, on Monday in Yaoundé beat their Angolan counterparts 85-65 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2021 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. In their final Group B game, the Nigerian side dislodged the Angolans who were leading the group to make …
Read More »Nigeria determined to ensure prompt return to democratic rule to Guinea – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 17, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is determined to ensure a prompt return of democratic rule to Guinea after the recent military coup. According to him, Nigeria wants the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to insist on a short transition programme …
Read More »Credible data key to tackling drug abuse – Marwa
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Sept. 14, 2021 The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa says the use of credible data is essential in the fight against drug abuse. Marwa said this at the inauguration of the “West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) …
Read More »Nigeria-born United Nations Deputy Secretary-General concludes visit to Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 13, 2021 UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has concluded a three-day visit to Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia. Spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Stephane Dujarric said this at a press briefing on Monday at UN headquarters, New York. “In her meetings in Somalia, which included …
Read More »Herbert Wigwe wins Leadership Awards’ Banker of the Year
In acknowledgment of his stellar leadership in the market expansion of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bank and navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe, has been recognised as the ‘Banker of the Year’ at the 2020 Leadership Conference and Awards, …
Read More »Nigerians in S/Africa pledge to guard against fake passport registration
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 11, 2021 Nigerian Citizens’ Association South Africa (NICASA) on Saturday pledged to remain vigilant against fake websites advertising the registration and renewal of Nigerian passports. The President General of NICASA, Mr. Benjamin Okoli, gave the pledge in a telephone interview with the News Agency of …
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