**How and on what basis the continent’s governments can secure financing should not be based on external discretion By Bola Ahmed Tinubu Africa is paying too much to borrow. Calls to end the “Africa premium” — the gap between how Africa is assessed and the reality of itsContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The CBW Africa has launched the Women in Industrialisation and Innovation Initiative (WI³) to ensure that women take the front seat and contribute to the continent’s journey of industrialisation. The Founder and Continental President of CBW Africa, Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, made this known at the formal launchContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The European Union (EU) has called for an immediate ceasefire in the escalating security situation in South Sudan, especially in Jonglei State. The bloc made the call in a statement by Mr Anouar El Anouni, the Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. He said thatContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ojaja University, Eiyenkonrin Ilorin, says it will undergo major transformations which will reposition the institution as a citadel of learning. The Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, stated this in Ilorin at the 9th Matriculation for the 2025/2026 Undergraduate Degree Programme. Ojuade disclosed that the Chancellor ofContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Prof. Youns Bjijou, Deputy Director of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, Morocco, asserts that health sovereignty is no longer a technical aspiration but a political and social necessity for Africa’s stability, cohesion, and dignity. Bjijou made this assertion in his keynote address at theContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director-General of National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr Kazeem Raji, says the Next Generation (NEXTGEN) Challenge 2026 will entrench Nigeria as Africa’s innovation powerhouse. Raji made this known at an event to mark his one year in office on Tuesday in Abuja. The event tagged,Continue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo No fewer than 300 residents of Kabusa Community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have benefited from the pilot vocational skill acquisition programme of the Input for Development, an NGO, in Abuja. The Convener of the NGO, Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, said the initiative focused on nurturing andContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Federal High Court, Ibadan Division, has won the second edition of the Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip Table Tennis Tournament in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament was organised by the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, in honour of Justice Benedict Kanyip, President,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued permits to 28 companies under the Nigerian Flare Gas Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), marking a significant step to end routine gas flaring and advance climate commitments. The successful awardees were: Ace Energy Limited, Afagaf Company Limited, AGH Lero, AlminaContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has reiterated its commitment to partner with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in the fight against online piracy. The Executive Secretary of NPC, Dr Dili Ezughah, disclosed this during a seminar organised by NCC for journalists, in Abuja. The theme of theContinue Reading
