Health
N302.3bn cancer institute to train oncology experts across Africa – NICRAT D-G
By Folasade Akpan The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) says the proposed N302.3 billion National Cancer Institute will serve as a…
Tag: Africa
Metro
NBC raises alarm on growing threats across Africa’s borders
By Grace Abe The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has raised the alarm that Africa’s borders are facing a dangerous convergence of terrorism, banditry, smuggling…
Health
Africa intensifies political leadership to accelerate continental immunisation strategy
By Franca Ofili Africa has began intensifying political leadership, governance and accountability to accelerate implementation of the Continental Immunisation Strategy (CIS) and improve vaccination…
Education
African varsity inducts pioneer PhD students in leadership, public policy
By Kennedy Sheyin The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, on Friday inducted its first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students in Leadership…
General News
NUSA hails Fani-Kayode’s appointment as high commissioner to S/Africa
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has hailed the recent appointment of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to South…
Politics
Success of Nigerian democracy, critical to Africa’s stability – CSO
By Emmanuel Oloniruha An NGO, The West Africa Democracy Network (WADEMOS), has called for collective efforts by all stakeholders to strengthen Nigerian democracy,…
Features
Shaping Africa’s eco-future through education
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, students participate in recycling campaigns to reduce plastic waste, while in Rwanda, communities…
Health
Minister seeks greater youth role in Africa’s health governance
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has called for greater youth participation in shaping health policies across Africa,…
Foreign
China upgrades green channel to accelerate African agricultural exports
By Sarafina Christopher China has upgraded its “Green Channel” policy to fast-track the clearance of African agricultural products, particularly fresh produce. This is…
Business
Negative narratives hinder Africa’s investment drive- Afreximbank President
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr George Elombi, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has urged African journalists to reshape the continent’s narrative to…