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Addis Ababa

November 30, 2022

Only 12% of African women ICT compliant: UNECA

“Several studies have shown that if we can solve gender inequality, we can contribute three million dollars to the global GDP.”

Mactar Seck, Economic Affairs Officer at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
October 20, 2022

UN rights experts seek urgent implementation of South Sudan peace deal

UN human rights experts called for urgent action to implement the 2018 South Sudan peace deal aimed at saving the lives of those affected by the conflict in the country.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
October 5, 2022

Ethiopia revokes visa on arrival for Nigerians

“Please note that: passengers transiting overnight in Addis Ababa are not affected by the ban,” the Ethiopian government stated.

ETHIOPIAN AIRPORT
August 21, 2022

Tramadol consignment from India intercepted at Lagos airport

Meanwhile, a freight agent, Elizabeth Njoko, 37, has been arrested for attempting to export 250grams of Tramadol and cannabis to Dubai.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
August 17, 2022

UN appoints Gbenga Sesan to Internet Governance Forum Leadership Panel

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Gbenga Sesan to serve on his inaugural Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership Panel.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Gbenga Sesan
August 3, 2022

UNECA chief seeks urgent funding to mitigate impact of climate change in Africa

“Urgent development funds need to flow to Africa for climate change adaptation and resilience-building across the continent.”

Vera Songwe
June 26, 2022

Brazilian-returnee nabbed at Lagos airport with cocaine concealed in private part

Mr Babafemi stated that the suspect was arrested at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.

February 14, 2022

How Buhari performed last week, changed wife Aisha’s aides

Mr Buhari ended the week, approving the appointments, redeployment and sacking of his wife’s aides.

Buhari and Aisha
February 7, 2022

Buhari returns to Abuja after attending AU summit in Ethiopia

The president was welcomed by the FCT minister, Inspector General of Police, Director-General of the State Security Service among others.

President Muhammadu Buhari
February 4, 2022

Buhari arrives Addis Ababa ahead of 35th AU session

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Africa Union Heads of State and Government.

President Muhammadu Buhari