Africa
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Afreximbank backs expansion of Silversands Hotel in Grenada with US$ 30 Million facility
CAIRO, Egypt African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$ 30 Million financing facility to Joyau Des Caraibes…
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Africa CEO Forum: Dangote calls for more investments to propel Africa’s economic growth
President of the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has called for increased investments in the African continent…
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NNPC Ltd clarifies Lagos Depot fire incident .…Says normalcy restored
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine…
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West Africa must work in unison to defeat terrorism, human trafficking, Tinubu tells Faye of Senegal
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment of purpose and…
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Tinubu launches education campaign, says no child should be excluded from learning
President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched a campaign to promote inclusive education, skills development, and gender equity. The campaign, tagged…
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Must-watch film, “DELA: The Making of El Anatsui” premieres, Sunday, May 12, at Lincoln Center, New York, USA
….To Premiere at the 31st New York African Film Festival The North American premiere of “DELA: The Making of…
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Dabiri-Erewa calls for strategic Diaspora relations in more African countries
Abuja, May 9, 2024: The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the Zambian Government for…
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New York City Commissioner, Laurice Cumbo, Bobby Digi, their son, Prince, shine at 2024 Mets Gala in Moshood Creations’ outfits
In a heartwarming display of family unity and cultural pride, Commissioner Laurie Cumbo, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs of New…
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Conference to advance Africa’s dev’t through philanthropy holds
Some stakeholders in the philanthropy business in Africa have put together a conference to advance the development of the continent…
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Education in Africa in very bad shape – Amb. Mohammed, AU Permanent Observer to the UN
Statistics have showed that education in Africa is in dire straits and needs collective action by the countries of the…
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Egypt condemns Israeli control over Gaza side of Rafah crossing
Cairo, May 7, 2024 Egypt has condemned the Israeli military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah and its control…
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Togolese president promulgates new constitution for parliamentary system
Lome, May 7, 2024 Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, has promulgated the constitutional amendment, formally switching Togo from a presidential to…
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Solid start to 2024: UBA consolidates gains as Gross Earnings rise by 110%, profit for Quarter hits N156bn – delivering a YoY growth of 165%
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank , released its financial results for the first quarter ended March…
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Olukoyede, in Ghana, unfolds EFCC’s strategies in fight against corruption
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has given detailed explanations on the…
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Chad holds presidential election after 3 years of military rule
Dakar, May 6, 2024 Chad holds presidential election on Monday meant to end three years of military administration and usher…
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Zenith Bank, AfCFTA launch innovative smart trade portal
Zenpay Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, has signed an Agreement with the African Continental Free Trade…
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Nigerian, Ugandan journalists share experiences on impact of oil industry on environment
Nigerian and Ugandan journalists on Saturday concluded a knowledge and experience exchange programme on the environmental impact of oil extraction.…
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WHO inaugurates vaccination in Niger to contain meningitis epidemic
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 3, 2024 The UN World Health Organsation (WHO) has started a mass vaccination campaign…
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Nigeria accedes to Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Devt agreement
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, May 3, 2024 Nigeria has become the latest signatory to the Establishment Agreement of the Fund…
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UBA champions youth empowerment through Graduate Programme, employs 398 across Africa.
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), held the second edition of its expanded Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP)…
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Morocco’s first Radisson-branded hotel opens in Casablanca
CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 2, 2024 Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle (https://apo-opa.co/3ToAJ36) (www.RadissonHotels.com) opens its doors as the first upscale Radisson-branded…
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Afreximbank to discuss mobilizing investment in African Energy at Invest in African Energy 2024
PARIS, France, May 2, 2024 Director of Project and Asset-Based Finance for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Helen Aigbe Brume,…
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UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 29, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has reiterated UN’s continued commitment to Kenya…
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Gyan Foundation donates wheelchairs to Accra Rehabilitation Center, Ghana
The Gyan Foundation, which was officially launched in Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) on Saturday, November 25,…
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AfDB’s Dr. Adesina appoints Amb. Jalel Trabelsi as Special Envoy for Middle East, North Africa, Gulf Region
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 26, 2024 The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) has appointed…
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