By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended officers of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU) for their outstanding performance, professionalism, and dedication while serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The officers, deployed from 16th October 2023...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has sounded the alarm over a dual public health crisis in Africa, as cholera and mpox cases surge across multiple countries. According to the Director-General of the Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya, the continent is facing...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has emphasized the urgent need for regional collaboration to combat public health threats across Western and Central Africa. Dr. Idris made the call while declaring open a pivotal Health Security Program...
Senegal made history by becoming the first African team to beat England in 22 games, winning 3-1 in a friendly match at the City Ground in Nottingham, UK. The victory stretched Senegal’s unbeaten streak to 24 games, thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Cheikh Sabaly. England...
Baillie Gifford’s dumping of Jumia shares, bad news for Africa investment ecosystem, By BOLA ODUNTAN
Baillie Gifford’s dumping of Jumia shares, bad news for Africa investment ecosystem, By BOLA ODUNTAN
The latest filing from May 5, 2025 by British long-term institutional investor, Baillie Gifford, in which it announced the final sales of its remaining shares at e-commerce giant, Jumia, at a huge loss, portends bad news for Africa. If anything, it sends a negative vibe to global investors and...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has vowed to transform Nigeria into Dubai of Africa through fidelity to the right training and knowledge, and best procurement practices. Adedokun announced his commitment to the transformation of Nigeria into Dubai of...
(Author of From My Heart: The Black Race—Myths, Realities, and Complexes) A soul once asked, “Where exactly did Jesus come from? Was He African? Why has the Black race been erased, vilified, and spiritually oppressed for so long?” These are not just theological musings. They are questions forged in...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his calls for Member states and the United Nations to work towards justice and reparations for Africans and the diaspora. Guterres, in a speech in New York on Friday expressed deep regrets over what he termed “colossal injustices” against Africa, including transatlantic slave trade...
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s economic development with a fresh 500 million dollars contribution to the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made the announcement at the official signing of agreement at the African Development Bank...
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of African Development Bank (AfDB). Tah was elected on Thursday at the bank’s annual meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The new president will replace Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian economist, who led the AfDB for 10 years following his election...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is implementing a three billion programme for quality health infrastructure, and another three billion dollars programme for development of local pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity in Africa. President of the bank, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, said this while presenting his scorecard in the last 10 years...
Grammy-winning music superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy and Aliko Dangote, president, Dangote Group, have been listed among the 2025 ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they were named in the ‘Peace building row call’ at the ‘Unveiling...
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said hundreds of million lives were directly impacted during his 10-year stewardship of the regional development bank. Adesina disclosed this on Monday during a Media Welcome Breakfast that marked the beginning of the 2025 Annual Meetings...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Following the historic inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese shared insights on the global significance of the event and its implications for Africa. Reflecting on the presence of world leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says they have intensified moves to recover assets outside Africa that are perceived to be proceeds of crime. Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this in Abuja, at a one-day stakeholders engagement on the assessment of Nigeria’s asset...
The rivalry between Africa’s Quadri Aruna and South America’s Hugo Calderano is set to reignite at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha on Thursday. They will clash in the fourth round of the Men’s Singles at Lusail Arena, promising another high-stakes encounter between two continental table tennis icons....
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has kept Africa’s hopes alive at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, following a hard-fought victory on Monday in the Men’s Singles event. On a day when most African contenders bowed out on Day 3 of the global table tennis showpiece, Aruna pressed on...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm as 42 per cent of nurses in Africa reported intentions to emigrate, posing a significant threat to the region’s already strained healthcare workforce. The Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, issued the warning in his message on...
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people in West and Central Africa are facing record hunger as conflict, displacement, economic hardship and repeated extreme weather push the region towards a major crisis. No fewer than 36 million people are struggling to meet their basic...
Sierra Leone’s recent surge in Monkey pox cases has triggered concern across the continent, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. The centre warned of a potential regional health threat if swift containment measures were not implemented. The Africa CDC said that the rise...