Friday, April 19, 2024

Ethiopia

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
March 20, 2024

UN appeals for support as millions face food insecurity in East Africa

According to data from WFP, the level of food insecurity in the eastern Africa region has increased by 95 per cent compared to November 2019.

Poor and hungry Africans
March 3, 2024

Vietnam-bound businessman nabbed with cocaine consignment at Abuja airport: NDLEA

Mr Babafemi said the suspect was arrested at the Abuja airport on Saturday, March 2, after NDLEA officers subjected him to a thorough search.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja
February 21, 2024

AU bars Nigeria, others from exporting donkey-skin to China

“Donkeys are sensitive and intelligent creatures who deserve protection for their own sakes.’’

DONKEYS
February 18, 2024

Nigeria, Brazil to strengthen economic ties

Mr Tinubu said that his administration was investing in critical sectors.

President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz da Silva of Brazil
February 18, 2024

Nigeria ready to host African central bank in 2028: Tinubu

“The drive for a peaceful, strong, and united West Africa is bigger than any one person or group of people.”

President Bola Tinubu
February 10, 2024

Kenya’s Sang wins ninth Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

“I practised hard to win this race because I needed to be faster.’’

Bernard Sang wins Access Bank marathon (Credit: Bank)
January 24, 2024

Germany demands solution to Sudan power struggle

With partners in East Africa, Ms Baerbock wants to explore ways to finally get the two generals who were enemies in Sudan to the negotiating table.

SUDAN CARNAGE
January 18, 2024

UN agency seeks end to escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan

The IOM said that the situation required urgent global attention and an immediate ceasefire.

International Organisation for Migration
January 12, 2024

FG approves release of new TELA maize for cultivation

The federal government has approved the commercial release and open cultivation of a new maize variety, TELA maize.

TELA MAIZE