Uganda confirms another Ebola case of 9 year old girl
Uganda reported another case of Ebola on Thursday, a nine-year-old girl who had crossed the border from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, where the haemorrhagic disease has killed at least…
To end modern slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade – Research
Ten thousand people would need to be freed every day to eliminate modern slavery over the next decade, according to research on Wednesday showing countries making little or no progress…
UN fingers India, Nigeria as baby boomers; world population hits 9.7bn by 2050
The United Nations says the world’s population is getting older and growing at a slower pace but is still expected to increase from the current 7.7 billion to 9.7 billion…
Airtel Africa looks at $1 bn London listing, also seeking to list on the NSE
Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel Ltd, is considering a stock market flotation in London, it said on Tuesday as part of efforts to expand…
Man sentenced to death for killing an albino teenager in Malawi
Peter Mutharika, Malawi President A man was sentenced to death in Malawi on Friday for killing an albino teenager in a case has become a campaign issue ahead of a…
About 113 Million People Affected By Acute Food Shortage in 2018 – Report
No fewer than 113 million people were affected in 2018 by very serious food shortages, including famine, a report by the European Union and two United Nations agencies revealed on…
2019 Rivers All Africa Badminton Championships: 18 countries Expected in Nigeria -BFN
No fewer than 18 countries have registered for the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships holding at the Alfred Diete Spiff Centre, Port Harcourt in Rivers. Francis Orbih, President, Badminton Federation…
AEC, Executive Chairman Calls for Industry Collaboration on Local Content Development, Improved Governance in Nigeria
Centurion CEO and Executive Chairman African Energy Chamber, AEC,NJ Ayuk, is leading an industry delegation to Nigeria this week to meet various oil industry players to call for more…
CSR: Dangote Group Wins Top 5 Recognition in ‘Most Responsible Business In Africa’ Award
In recognition of its 2017 Sustainability Report and significant progress in Sustainability Best Practices and Reporting in 2018, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) received two awards at…
AEC Urges OPEC, Others to Restore Stability to the Oil Markets With Continued Production Cuts
The African Energy Chamber, AEC, urges the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC and other key global oil producers, including Russia, to continue with the…