NEXIM Bank unveils online cocoa platform for Africa
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank has unveiled an online portal tagged ‘cocoaconnectafrica.com,’ to create market linkage among farmers, aggregators, and buyers in the cocoa value […]
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Vaccinating Africa: Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security
THELMA CHIOMA THOMAS-ABEKU (Lead Writer) – It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, […]
With UN COP 28 over, what is Africa’s position on climate change? By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
It is no longer news that the debate on climate change is among the most presently discussed topics on the earth’s surface. Making this […]
University to bridge gaps in aviation industry research – Keyamo
The Minter of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) will bridge the gap in […]
AfDB set to tackle illicit financial flows, corruption in Africa – Official
In its efforts to tackle illicit financial flows and corruption in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has begun the training of relevant stakeholders […]
Why oil exploration is not a solution to African devt – Nnimmo Bassey
A renowned African environmentalist, Nnimmo Bassey, says oil extractions in Africa have caused decades of environmental degradation and disruption of livelihoods than the benefits […]
U.S. to invest $600m in private investments in Africa
The U.S. has said it is set to invest $600 million in private investments and infrastructure in Africa as partnership towards deepening global […]
COP28: Time for Africa to take the lead in climate change action By UCHE ANUNNE
Between Nov. 30 and Dec. 12, global attention will shift to the magnificent city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as world leaders, […]
$43.7bn trade, investment deals sealed at Cairo meeting —Afreximbank
Afreximbank has said about 43.7 billion dollars worth of trade and investment deals were sealed at the just concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held […]
Democracy remains best form of government – Justice Asante
Justice Edward Asante, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, said that in spite of the region’s current challenges, democracy remains the best […]
Democracy not working for Africa because it was forced on it — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday in Abeokuta said democracy has not been working as a system of government in Africa because it was […]
How to save African democracy – Adeleke
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has rolled out four enabling actions elected leaders across Africa must take to save […]
Africa should reposition energy industry for the future – Seplat CEO
Chief Executive Officer (CEo), Seplat Energy Plc, Mr Roger Brown, has said Africa should reposition the energy industry for the future and become more […]
World Expo hosting: Saudi Arabia woos Africa with debt reprieve offers
At a time it is hunting for a vote for hosting rights of the World Expo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has announced that it is […]
Why corruption thrives in Africa — Prof. Koni
A Professor of Law at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Ifeolu Koni, said the failure of many developed countries to honour their obligations under international instruments […]
How Africa can best attain economic development – Ezekwesili
A former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has stressed the need for a change of political culture in Africa to achieve meaningful development […]
Olympic qualifier: Super Falcons ready to face best in Africa — Coach
Super Falcons Coach, Justine Madugu, says his team are battle ready to face the best in Africa and ensure qualification to the Women’s Olympic […]
How European Union entices Africa with ‘better’ deals on infrastructure, energy
The European Union (EU) this week sought to entice African countries with “better choices” in infrastructure and energy transition projects, issuing an indirect dig at […]
Nigerian maritime industry on right path – Jamoh
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has described the country’s maritime sector as one of the […]
Coup: Africa needs to ”rejig” its democracy, say Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the current spate where civil governments are being overthrown across the African continent shows that democracy needs […]