Africa
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African leaders called for more regional cooperation in fighting terrorism on Monday at a summit to look for African-led solutions to the continent's security challenges, including creating a possible regional military force.
18 Apr
Shalina Healthcare has reiterated its commitment to quality and affordable healthcare delivery in Africa.
12 Apr
In a historic collaboration, Supply Chain Africa, in partnership with Adebayo Adeleke LLC, is embarking on the establishment of a groundbreaking research and innovation centre at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Valued at five billion naira ($4.5 million), this project aims to revolutionize supply chain research and development, not only in…
12 Apr
President Bola Tinubu’s call on the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) to stop the proliferation of arms and light weapons in Africa is crucial to restoring and maintaining peace on the continent that is currently in the throes of all manner of violence and conflict.
5 Apr
Koboaccountant Africa, a leading financial technology and services firm, is strengthening its commitment to shaping Africa's future finance industry. Through its subsidiary, the PnL Academy, they've equipped over 1000 interns across 22 African countries with the skills and experience to land jobs. The impressive feat comes as the fourth cohort of PnL Academy interns prepares…
28 Mar
To improve electricity supply across Africa and reduce dependency on expatriates from Europe and other continents, Nigeria is currently training several personnel in Southern and Western countries.
22 Mar
An official member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Dr Akin Akinpelu, has announced the commencement of the anticipated "Street to Forbes" campus tour.
22 Mar
Nigeria has emerged as the second-largest investor in plastics technology in Africa with €143 million pumped into the industry in 2022, a report from the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), has revealed.
22 Mar
Nigeria has been ranked the third largest electronic waste (eWaste) generating country in Africa, coming behind Egypt and South Africa.
19 Mar
Heirs Holdings has restated its commitment to improving lives, driving positive change and transforming sustainable development across Africa.
18 Mar
Davido paid tribute to the legendary Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo, referring to her affectionately as ‘Mama Africa’ during an interview with CNN’s Inside Africa. Davido sat down with CNN to discuss his journey, influences, and the African music landscape. Among the topics was his profound respect for Kidjo, whom he credits with paving the way…
15 Mar
African Americans have played a significant role in challenging and disrupting income inequality. They have been at the forefront of advocating for equal rights, economic opportunities, and social justice. Hence, the reason The Regal Initiative was created. The Regal Initiative is a program of Invest Afrika designed to facilitate African American investment in Africa. The…
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Despite the exodus of university teachers and attendant shortage of manpower in public universities nationwide, the non-retention policy of the Federal Government has caused over 5,032 first-class graduates to languish in the job market and far away from the tertiary institutions that erstwhile retained them.
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As the whereabouts of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, remain unknown a week after he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and placed on a watch-list by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
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Data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) suggest the economy may be relapsing to cash hoarding again a year after the chronic currency scarcity even as the proportion of currency in circulation that is held outside the banking system has returned to the pre-naira redesign level.
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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2024 World Malaria Day, the progress in national malaria control is being threatened by the continued rising cost of anti-malaria drugs, which have gone beyond the reach of many Nigerians.
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African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said that Africa's immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries' future growth.
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Ahead of May Day next week, workers are demanding a country that works for all and not just for some privileged few.
22 mins ago
The NPFL has fined Kwara United N6 million for allegedly thwarting the live broadcast of their week 31 game against Akwa United.
23 mins ago
To achieve the global malaria targets 2030, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Malaria Programme has launched a new operational strategy that will change the trajectory of malaria trends.
23 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, have promised to give fresh direction to the justice sector in the country through a holistic overhaul.
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged the Army to establish military formations in Sambisa Forest and the Mandara Hills, bordering Cameroon and Chad in the North East, to counter terrorism in the areas.