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PARIS, France Two weeks after the highly successful inaugural Tranoï Tokyo trade show held in Japan from September 4-5, over 20 exceptional fashion brands from across Africa and the diaspora showcased their designs at the Paris Fashion Week on 26-29 September at Tranoï, Palais Brongniart as part of Afreximbank’s CANEX …

I had planned to attend the 8th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in Lokoja, Kogi State from October 1 – 4. In fact, I was a member of the Planning Committee, but something came up that I had to deal with in Lagos. So, I …

Albert Speer was Hitler’s minister for war production and armaments. He probably was the only officer in the Nazi government who defied Hitler and lived. He was also among the very few who did not commit suicide and were given fairly short prison terms at the trial in Nuremberg. Quite …

The General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday night, restated what he said concerning payment of tithes during the International Youth Convention (IYC) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Thursday night at the Redemption City of God in …

DAVOS, Switzerland Africa Collective and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat are happy to announce African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) or the Bank) as their Host Partner at Davos 2025, on the margins of the World Economic Forum. The strategic partnership between Afreximbank, Africa Collective and the AfCFTA …

September 30, 2024   Prepare today, and tomorrow will thank you Introduction Life’s unpredictability can be overwhelming, catching us off guard and testing our resolve. However, wisdom reminds us that preparation is key to navigating life’s twists and turns. As Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 15:4, Scripture’s endurance and encouragement …

Washington, Oct . 4, 2024 Technology giant Microsoft and the US Justice Department said on Thursday they had seized more than 100 websites they allege were being used by Russian groups to commit computer fraud and abuse in the United States. Between January 2023 and August 2024, Microsoft observed the group, …

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)’s Redemption City of God on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria has been experiencing youthful energy at its glorious peak all week as the Church celebrates its International Youth Convention (IYC) 2024 with the theme – DOMINION. The programme climaxes with the Holy Ghost …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 3, 2024 Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union (AU) has urged continued support for Africa to address its peace and security challenges. Onanga-Anyanga made the call while briefing the Security Council on Wednesday at the UN headquarters …

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President, Afreximbank with Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Oct. 2, 2024 Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, has secured a $200 million financing facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the …

Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah locations and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government,  the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) is advising Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. Though information from the Nigerian community in …

New York, Oct. 2, 2024 The Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump has cancelled a television interview on the US channel CBS, the programme “60 Minutes” announced on platform X on Wednesday. Trump’s campaign spokesman Steven Cheung denied that the former president had agreed to participate in the interview, writing …

The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) will host the sixth programme of the third season of its popular radio and online series, INDABA, today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time (AST). The programme, known for fostering education, discussion and community …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. He will, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser (Information & Strategy), “use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct, 1, 2024 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for the violence to end now with war ramping up across the Middle East. Guterres, in a statement on Tuesday, condemned the broadening of the Middle East conflict, with escalation after escalation. “This must stop.  We …

Prof. Jonathan Babalola, the Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun, has warned researchers against over-reliance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in conducting  research.  Babalola, gave the warning while delivering his keynote address at the Redeemer’s University Postgraduate Conference in Ede. He spoke on the theme “Artificial Intelligence in …

As Nigeria celebrates her 64th independence anniversary, Chevron is proud of its partnerships and role in developing its natural resources. In over six decades of operation, Chevron Nigeria has continued to make significant investments in the country that support social and economic development.  The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 1,  2024 The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philémon Yang, has called for global unity, reminding the UN Member States that the Organisation’s strength lies in its diversity. Yang, who made the call at the closing session of the 79th Session of …

Abuja, October 1, 2024. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with the  International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL, Nigeria), have successfully recovered the official vehicle of the Secretary of the Commission, which was stolen in November 2023. During the handover of the recovered vehicle, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. …

Nigeria has been crowned the winner of the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup Africa Qualifiers, securing their place as Africa’s representative at the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia. The Nigerian team earned this achievement after their final match against Zimbabwe in Kigali, Rwanda, was abandoned due to …

I am resolute in my conviction that when Africa’s women win, Africa wins – Akinwumi Adesina; Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez and CEOs of Global Citizen and Movember also honoured. NEW YORK, United States of America, September 30, 2024 The United Nations Women organisation has named the African Development Bank Group President …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 1, 2024 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has urged global action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mohammed, in a statement on Monday, said global action was needed to achieve the SDGs. She told thousands gathered in New York’s Central Park on Saturday …

By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Oct. 1, 2024 Shell has appointed Mr. Ronald Adams as the new managing director of its deep-water subsidiary in Nigeria, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). Gladys Afam-Anadu, Media Relations Manager at Shell, announced in a statement on Tuesday that Adams previously served as …

NEW YORK, United States of America, September 30, 2024 Haiti has become the 12th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state to accede the partnership agreement between and among CARICOM countries and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com). During a ceremony on September 25 at the Haitian Investment Forum, held on the sidelines …