Africa

 President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Nouakchott, Mauritania called on nations where looted assets have been stashed to release them without the usually long technicalities involved in the process of reptriation .Speaking during his introductory remarks as the leader of the African Union theme of the year, Winning the Fight against …

The proposal for a security summit between members of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and countries in Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) has been lauded by President Muhammadu Buhari. Receiving ECOWAS Chairman and President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbe, in Katsina, Friday, President Buhari, according to a …

  By Ismaila Chafe The Chairman of ECOWAS Authority and Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe Eyadema has said that leaders of the region will soon deliberate on the persistent outbreak of clashes between farmers and herdsmen in some countries in the region. Gnassingbe stated this when he addressed newsmen after a …

By Temitope Ponle  The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, says it is committed to enhancing access to electricity in the sub-region by 60 per cent in line with the set target of 2020. This formed part of discussions at the meeting organised by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable …

The prestigious Generation Next Survey is an industry benchmark for brands in South Africa  In an announcement highlighting the brand’s appeal in the South African market, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) Tuesday announced that Protea Hotels by Marriott® (www.ProteaHotels.com), has been named the country’s Coolest Hotel Brand in the Sunday …

 FACT: The Federal Government’s programme of Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) of former agitators in the Niger Delta region of the country as part of the Amnesty Programme brought calmness to the country at its commencement. It floundered and wobbled due to irregularities until the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari put …

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe escaped unhurt after an explosion rocked a stadium where he was addressing a political rally on Saturday, a month before the country is due to hold its presidential elections. However, vice presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi and a minister sustained minor injuries following the …

Rose of Sharon (http://TheRoseOfSharonFoundation.org) who first opened their doors to widows and orphanages exactly a decade ago on the 23rd of May, 2008 is celebrating their 10th anniversary. The Rose of Sharon Foundation was founded by Mrs Folorunso Alakija (http://FolorunsoAlakija.com/foundation) to guarantee the financial independence & educational opportunities for widows …

By Taiye Baiyerohi and Oladapo Udom  Mr Shogo Adaramati, Founder, Ramati Art Africa (RAF) on Saturday said that a $2, 500 star prize would be won at the maiden Afriuture Painting Competition.Adaramati told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the competition was to promote the potential of online visual …

By Adekunle Williams/Solomon Asowata   Another batch of 157 Nigerians, including nine pregnant women, on Friday voluntarily returned from Libya with the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Mr Abraham Tamrat, Programme Manager, Migration Management Unit, IOM, Lagos, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

By Victor Okoye/ Olawale Alabi Many, who had hoped that another African country would get the nod to host the senior FIFA World Cup, were disappointed on Wednesday when Morocco failed to win the right in Russia. The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and …

Dangote Group, from Nigeria has emerged as the most admired African brand, of African continent origin, by consumers ahead of telecommunication giant, MTN, according to the South African based Brand Leadership Movement in collaboration with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) The Dangote brand which is also the leading brand in …

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after two-day official visit to Morocco where he was received and accorded `five-star’ Royal reception by the Moroccan leader, King Mohammed VI. The presidential aircraft conveying the President and some members of his entourage back home from Rabat, Morocco, landed …

Management of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has lauded Dangote Cement for its adherence to best corporate governance practices even as they called for more partnerships between the two organizations. Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Exchange, Mr. Oscar Onyema gave the commendation while welcoming the Group Managing Director of Dangote …

Trust and credibility survey among the Nigerians in the mainstream institutions of government, business, media and non-governmental organisations has revealed that 72 per cent of Nigerians rank trust in an organisation as number one consideration above other factors when buying a product or relating with an organisation. In the first …

By Ismaila Chafe  President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance, as the country works towards a stable and improved economy.The president gave the assurance when he received the Sierra Leonean President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, …

  By Isaac Ukpoju Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that he would  like to be known as the biggest philanthropist on the continent. Dangote stated this on Wednesday in Lafia while disbursing N130 million micro grant to 13,000 vulnerable and less privileged …

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the successful transition in the Republic of The Gambia, and the ongoing peace process in the country gives greater hope of harmonious co-existence and development on the African continent. Receiving a Letter of Credence from the High Commissioner of the Republic of The …

By Perpetua Onuegbu Dr Patrick Tippoo, the Head of Department, Science and Innovation, the Biovac Institute, South Africa, says 99 per cent of the vaccines used in Africa are imported. Tippoo made this disclosure on the sidelines of the opening of a three-day International Workshop on Modern and Emergency Trend …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Monday refuted reports of an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. The denial followed social media reports that claimed an Ebola outbreak in Ghana and that the health authority was trying to suppress the information. “We want to state emphatically …

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has called for an urgent review of the Early Warning Signal (EWS) put in place by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and South Africa early last year.  She also said Nigeria must speed up …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday left Abuja to attend the inauguration of President Julius Bio in Freetown, Sierra Leone. According to a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Osinbanjo is expected to return to Abuja later in the …

By Kemi Ajayi  Nigeria para-badminton athletes clinched  a total of 12 medals at the African Para-Badminton Championships which ended on Friday in Kampala,  Uganda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country won seven gold and five silver medals at the event which commenced on April 30. Bello …

  By Isaac Aregbesola Amb. Ketil Karlsen, the Head of European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says 111 Nigerian migrants trapped in Libya are expected to return home on Thursday. Karlsen made this known on Wednesday while fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja. He said that EU, in …