Friday, April 26, 2024

Africa

April 26, 2024

Nigeria’s Gbenga Agboola named vice chairman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Africa Business Centre

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Africa Business Centre said Flutterwave’s commitment to strengthening U.S.-Africa ties was the catalyst for Mr Agboola’s appointment.

Olugbenga Agboola
April 25, 2024

Ghanaian judges collect bribes, sell judgments; government officials engage in corruption with impunity: State Department

The report also mentioned that Ghana “is just as corrupt as most countries” in West Africa.

Ghanaian judges (Credit: Ghanaian Judiciary)
April 16, 2024

UN calls for women’s participation to boost climate resilience in Africa

Mehjabeen Alarakhia, UN Women’s regional adviser on Women’s Economic Empowerment for East and Southern Africa, said this on Tuesday.

Climate Crisis
April 11, 2024

UK suspends tariff for flower exports as business blooms in East Africa

The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers.

Rishi Sunak
April 4, 2024

Hunger grips southern Africa as Zimbabwe declares drought disaster

Preliminary assessments show that Zimbabwe requires more than $2 billion to feed millions facing hunger.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa
March 30, 2024

FG advocates enhanced TB detection with GeneXpert technology

The minister said 51 mobile digital X-ray platforms has been deployed nationwide.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
March 28, 2024

FG, stakeholders to reduce black carbon emissions by 83% in 2030

Nigeria is one of the few countries that highlighted its commitment to reducing SLCP.

Nigerian farmers
March 15, 2024

Private sector investment catalyst for economic growth: Report

“With infrastructure playing a critical role in driving economic growth and societal development, the report catalyses informed discussions,” said Mr Aig-Imoukhuede.

Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuede
March 12, 2024

At Commonwealth Day, NHRC, others advocate mutual support for member states

“In many parts of the world today, we are faced with numerous social, political, economic and conflict related challenges.’’

Commonwealth of Nations
March 9, 2024

Tinubu to inaugurate agro-processing zone, remodelled Minna airport Monday: Gov. Bago

President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate an agro-processing zone, agric equipment and the remodelled Minna International Airport on Monday

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Bola Tinubu)