Africa
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Niger border closure: Arewa Economic Forum laments N13bn loss, 2000 stranded containers
The Arewa Economic Forum (AED) has declared that the financial loss occasioned by the closure of the Nigerien border with…
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Peter Obi speaks on Niger Republic crisis; Emphasises primacy of diplomacy
Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election has called for…
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Avoiding the Niger quagmire By Oseloka H. Obaze
Realpolitik and commonsense have long validated the nexus between domestic strength and foreign policy actions. Yet, presumable statesmen frequently fall…
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Rhodes Business School, Rhodes University to partner with eLearnAfrica
The partnership with eLearnAfrica brings, immersion, flexibility and convenience JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 10, 2023/ Recognised as one of the…
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Zenith Bank signs agreement with AfCFTA to develop SMARTAfCFTA Portal
Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat for…
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South Africa defeat Italy, book first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout spot.
African Champions South Africa have qualified for their first ever knockout round at a FIFA Women’s World Cup with a…
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First plane evacuating French citizens leaves Niger
Paris, Aug . 1, 2023 France has begun evacuating its citizens from Niger following last week’s military coup, with the…
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Niger: Trouble in the neighbourhood By Dakuku Peterside
Niger Republic is Nigeria’s next-door neighbour. She is not the best neighbour Nigeria would desire but, as a sovereign nation,…
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NIMASA, Total EP Nigeria to the rescue of distressed Sao Tome and Principe drifting vessel
We will continue to prioritise safety – Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA working with officials…
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The Afonja in Niger Republic By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 31 July, 2023 Six contiguous states across Africa, from Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean to Sudan on the Red…
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West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention
Niamey/Abuja, July 30, 2023 Niger’s military leaders have warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders…
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Avanti Communications cements market-leading position in sub-Saharan Africa
Avanti holds position as sub-Saharan Africa’s leading capacity partner for the second year running JOHANNESBURG Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has been…
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AfreximBank’s Head, Trade Finance, to shape Energy Investment Dialogue at Angola Oil & Gas 2023
Gwen Mwaba, Director & Global Head of Trade Finance at Afreximbank has confirmed her participation at Angola Oil & Gas…
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Why I wrote Just Before Dawn, why South Africans call me Yebo Gogo Man and why Nelson Mandela said I was more popular than him – Kole Omotoso
THE KOLE OMOTOSO INTERVIEW: In this interview with FESTUS ADEDAYO, held in his Oda Road forest-like home in Akure, with…
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Breakfast with Yebo Gogo, Kole Omotoso By Festus Adedayo
July 23, 2023 In 2018 when news sieved in that that constellation of emeriti, Prof Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, had crept…
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AfreximBank launches the African Trade Report 2023
Accra, 10 July 2023: The African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank), 2023 edition of the African Trade Report (ATR2023) was launched at…
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CBN, Egypt’s apex bank partner on joint fintech bridge
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 18, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)…
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African leaders commit to regional integration, devt., cooperation
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, July 16, 2023 African Heads of State and Government have declared their commitment to advancing integration,…
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Afreximbank, Ghana Railway Company to develop Western Railway Corridor to boost Trade and Industry
ACCRA: The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Ghana Railway Company, the national railway operator of Ghana, have signed a…
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Afreximbank and UTM Offshore to develop Floating LNG project in Nigeria
ACCRA The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and UTM Offshore Limited have signed a Project Preparation Facility Agreement to develop, design,…
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Sierra Leone’s presidential poll: Observation missions appeal for calm as Bio is declared winner, sworn in
Group Photograph of international observer missions in Sierra Leone By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 28, 2023 The West Africa Elders…
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UBA pioneers financial inclusivity for the visually impaired; Introduces UBA Braille Account opening Form
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has launched the UBA Braille Account Opening Form, a first of its…
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Afreximbank, President Oramah honored at prestigious All Africa Business Leader Awards
Sun City, South Africa, 23rd June 2023 At the 11th All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) held in South Africa, Afreximbank was named “African…
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Sierra Leone election observers urge transparent tallying as unrest simmers
Freetown, June 26, 2023 Sierra Leone on Monday counted the presidential election votes following violence and the death of an…
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Dr. Weintrob in Rwanda for post-genocide Mental Health Nursing program
Dr. Lori Weintrob, a distinguished Professor of History at the Holocaust Education Center of Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, United…
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