WHO documentary featuring voices of victims of violence selected for international short film festival
Feb. 22, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) documentary short film Survivors of Violence Tell Their Stories has been selected for screening at the Beeston Film Festival. This international film…
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Ethiopians sweep the stakes
February 12, 2022 Two Ethiopian marathoners, Daresa Ulfata and Dagne Siranesh have emerged both male and female winners of the 42-km 7th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday…
Nigeria hosts Sahel Military Games; OSMA President Seeks Media Support
The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brigadier General Abdullahi Maikano has solicited media support towards the successful hosting of the maiden OSMA Sahel Countries Military Games billed…
Access Bank acquisition of Kenya TNB boosts our franchise in Rwanda, Zambia, others – Wigwe
Access Bank Plc says it has secured final approvals of all relevant regulatory authorities in Kenya for the acquisition of Kenya-based Transnational Bank Plc (TNB). The bank said this in…
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…
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…
NBA, FIBA to Launch Pro League in Africa, January 2020
The National Basket Ball Association’s, NBA’s first professional basketball league outside of North America will begin in Africa next year, the NBA and the sport’s global governing body…
Elections: Facebook is Working to Reduce the Spread of Misinformation Across Africa
By Akua Gyekye With a number of upcoming elections across Africa, Facebook is working to reduce the spread of misinformation, protect election integrity and support civic engagement across the…
AUC, AfDB Launch Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard
The African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and global partners have launched the Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard to raise awareness and reinforce commitments by African governments to help…
RCCG to Mark Adeboye’s 77th Birthday With 77 Hours Marathon Praise
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) plans 77 hours of praise to celebrate the 77th birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, according to its National Music…