Google announces first Product Development Centre in Africa
Google on Tuesday announced its first Product Development Centre in Africa to help create transformative products and services for people in Africa and around the […]
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Patience Ozokwor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, others attend premier of “Ikemba”
A new Nollywood movie, “Ikemba”, was premiered on Sunday at the Orientals Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, to an array of “A” list actors and movie enthusiasts. […]
AFC invests $10bn in 15 years across Africa
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has invested a total of $10 billion in projects across 35 African countries since its inception […]
Qatar Fund, Gates Foundation pledge $200m to support agriculture, climate
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have jointly pledged $200 million toward agriculture, climate resilience and economic development projects […]
Nigerian, Egyptian armed forces, major players in Africa – Defence Chief
The Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Egyptian Armed Forces are major players on the African continent. “Egypt and Nigeria are major players on the […]
Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy with over N400bn in GDP
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, said Nigeria’s economy remained the largest in Africa with over N400 billion in Gross […]
Nigeria, 5 other African countries to begin production of Covid-19 vaccine – WHO
Nigeria and five other African countries have been chosen to begin production of COVID-19 vaccine, with the continent having had limited access to jabs. The […]
NCC demonstrates world class excellence by setting pace on 5G in Africa – NIEEE
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has given the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a pat on the back for […]
UN announces additional $54.5m for 5 countries to implement SDGs
The UN Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund on Monday announced an additional $54.5 million in investments for projects across five countries to put the SDGs back on track. UN, […]
Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is on track to control the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 if current trends continue, but vigilance will remain key. […]
Terrorism: ISIL expanding network in Africa, official tells Security Council
Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, Vladimir Voronkov, says Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), a terrorist group, is expanding its affiliates and […]
IAEA launches cancer care initiative in Africa
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday, World Cancer Day, launched a new initiative aimed at providing cancer care for people living in low […]
Nestlé emerges Top Employer 2022 in Nigeria
The 2022 Top Employers have been announced with Nestlé recognised as a Top Employer in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that being […]
Osinbajo, World Economic Forum rally support for Africa on climate change, COVID-19, terrorism
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the international community to support Africa’s efforts in combatting climate change, containing the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting terrorism, as […]
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles one of the best in Africa – Guinea-Bissau coach
Guinea Bissau Coach Basiro Candé has described the Super Eagles as one of the best in Africa ahead of their clash with the Nigerian team […]
FCT Minister of State bags life patron of African women in leadership organisation
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu has identified poverty, social exclusion, distance from school facilities and poor quality education […]
Pan-African Payment System will enhance transactions in Africa — President Akufo-Addo
Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, says the inauguration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) will accelerate transactions in Africa. Akufo-Addo, represented by the Vice […]
Pan-African payment system to save Africa $5bn annually — AfCFTA
The AfCFTA Secretariat says the commercial roll-out of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) will save Africa up to US$5 billion dollars annually. The […]
China offers Africa $40b, denies creating debt trap
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – China has promised $40 billion in financing Africa economic growth this year as it defends itself from claims that its lending […]
NGO to repatriate stolen Africa’s artifacts from Europe, America
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), The State of The African Diaspora (SOAD), has pledged to do everything within its reach to ensure […]