By Diana Omueza Dr Raymond Edoh, says the appointment of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) is a glory and victory for Nigeria and Africa. Edoh, a stakeholder in the maritime sector, stated this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Some health experts and financial executives have emphasised the direct link between healthcare infrastructure and economic transformation. They spoke during a conversation on “Reclaiming Africa’s Destiny through Investment and Innovation in Health Care” at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2005), with the theme” Building the Future on DecadesContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The GetBundi Education Foundation has introduced a digital skills programme that offers a 250,000 dollars scholarship fund for women. The programme, tagged, “TechSis 2025”, is expected to train 1,500 African women in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity – completely free of charge. A statement by Mr OsitaContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher CHINADAILY has reaffirmed commitment to promote a more positive and accurate portrayal of Africa-China relations to combat negative stereotypes that have suffused international discourse. The media organisation stated this during a courtesy visit to by delegates incorporating Think tank and Media agencies representatives from various African countriesContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Woof Studios Africa, a leading Creator Service Provider (CSP), says it will host a featured session at the prestigious LIONS Creators Forum during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025. Adetutu Laditan, marketing expert and creative director at Woof Studios, disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Chinese Counselor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Shen Sha, has reaffirmed China’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the longstanding ties between Africa and China. Shen gave the assurance at the ongoing African Think Tank and Media Workshop organised by the International Department of theContinue Reading
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia remains a reliable partner to Africa and will continue to contribute to the continent’s sovereignty. The Russian Foreign Minister said this at a reception held in Moscow on the occasion of Africa Day, as published by the official website ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Director-General of Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Aisha Augie, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leading position in cultural diplomacy on the African continent. This, she said, was even as the country geared up for the golden jubilee of one of its most historic cultural events—FESTAC.Continue Reading
U.S. trade with Africa ‘will be much more focused around a reciprocal relationship, one that addresses the needs on both sides,’ says ambassador Troy Fitrell. Ambassador Troy Fitrell, senior official at the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, said that Washington is “very directly, very intentionally” shifting toward anContinue Reading
The Business Council for Africa (BCA), in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, has announced the shortlist for the third edition of the BCA Business Book of the Year Awards. The annual awards celebrate powerful business narratives that spotlight Africa’s socio-economic transformation. It honours visionary authors and publishers whose worksContinue Reading
