UN Commission backs new initiative to measure African cities’ GDP
A new initiative by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is supporting African cities to measure their Gross Domestic Product, a vital economic well-being […]
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Though weakened, Boko Haram still active in Nigeria, Buhari tells world leaders at UNGA
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said that Nigeria will spare no efforts at getting rid of Boko Haram terrorists, especially in the […]
Wizkid, Omah Lay Lead AFRIMA 2021 Nominations
Two Nigerians singers, Wizkid and Omah Lay have been nominated for the upcoming 2021 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The African Union Commission (AUC) and […]
African Union suspends Guinea over coup
Guinea’s ruling military came under diplomatic pressure on Friday as the African Union suspended the country over last weekend’s coup and West African envoys arrived […]
Guinea needs a bitter pill. But will Africa find it? By Azu Ishiekwene
Zambia’s peaceful and orderly election in August offered a glimmer of hope that Africa’s story might be changing. For the third time in three decades, […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s doctors prevented from seeing him, his health condition deteriorating in DSS custody — IPOB •Alerts UN, AU, EU
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised the alarm over the deteriorating health condition of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in detention. Kanu has […]
Gen. Agwai, Experts Raise Concerns Over Increased Foreign Military Presence In Africa
Nigeria and other African nations are grappling with protracted and spiraling security challenges, but amid this, there is a growing concern over the increased presence […]
Nigeria accounts for over 20% of funds laundered from Africa –FG
The Federal Government says over 20 per cent of funds illegally taken from Africa come from Nigeria. Spokesperson for the Independent Corrupt Practices and other […]
UNICEF to supply 400m COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria, 54 others
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund says it has signed an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutical to supply an additional 220 million doses of the […]
AstraZeneca: Nigeria faults EU’s rejection, says decision political
The African Union, the Federal Government and COVAX, a coalition consisting of the World Health Organisation, Gavi and Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, on Thursday, expressed surprise […]
Buhari for ECOWAS mid-year summit in Accra
President Muhammadu Buhari will be participating in the 59th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State […]
ICPC Insists Foreign Countries Should Refund Stolen Funds With Interest
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, has canvassed the payment of interests on stolen […]
Goodluck Jonathan Reacts To Death Of Idriss Deby
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the passing of Idriss Debby, the President of Chad. In a condolence message, Jonathan described Deby as […]
How Idriss Deby died
Idriss Deby was known for visiting the battlefield. After Boko Haram fighters launched a deadly attack on a Chadian army base in the village of […]
COVID-19: $601m Airlines’ Revenue Blocked In 17 African Countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed worry over the trapping of $601 million airlines’revenue blocked in 17 African countries since the onset of […]
AU confers 2 awards on Tambuwal
The African Union Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the African Union (AU) on Thursday conferred on Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto two awards […]
UN launches strategic vision for Africa
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched the Strategic Vision for Africa 2030. It is to provide innovative ways to support […]
“The Common Goal Of Every Other Race Is To Exploit Africa” -Tuface Idibia
Award-winning artist, 2Face Idibia has alleged that other races in the world don’t have genuine love towards Africa, all they care about is exploiting Africa. […]
Nigeria set for major shift in economic competitiveness with maritime transport policy – Minister
Says Document Will Enhance Country’s Position In AfCTA Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, says the National Maritime Transport Policy being developed by […]
FG Releases N10bn To Support Local Production Of COVID-19 Vaccine
The minister of health, Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that the sum of N10 billion has been approved by the federal government to support local production […]