Tinubu Calls for Africa Counter-Terrorism Centre, Regional Standby Force
President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking…
EAA Foundation, AFD, Silatech partner in $70m Education, Green Skills deal for Africa, Asia
Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Silatech, announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating a significant impact on access to education, climate…
Trade Winds: Navigating the Export Landscape for African Growth, by Reuben Kalu
In a globalized economy, businesses are constantly seeking avenues for expansion and sustainable growth. For enterprises in Africa, one strategy that holds immense potential is venturing into the realm of…
Africa leadership disorder: A diagnosis, by Ken Ugbechie
I wager that this is the best time for the best neurosurgeons from around the world to gather in Africa to do a check on the leaders of African…
UN lists benefits of G20 resolution admitting AU as permanent member
The United Nations has lauded the adoption of the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration to admit the Africa Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G20. The African Union,…
Africa coup spring: The Whys and wherefores, by Ken Ugbechie
Military putsch, popularly known as coup, has defined leadership in Africa for many decades. It’s actually one of the reasons Africa is tagged backward by the West. The inability of…
Konga is most innovative e-commerce brand in Africa – Consumer Survey
A new consumer-focused survey has projected Konga as the most admired and innovative e-commerce company on the African continent. The survey, which was published on March 15, 2023, coincided with…
Putin writes off African countries’ over $20bn debtÂ
March 20, 2023 Russia has written off African countries’ debt amounting to more than $20 billion, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin said this on Monday at the plenary…
Google announces $4m funds for startups in Africa, Europe
By Stellamaris Ashinze Google has announced applications for the third cohort of its Black Founders Fund (BFF) for startups in Africa and Europe. This is contained in a statement by…
How Africa can overcome global trade discriminations – Tony Elumelu
Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings, says Africa suffers the most trade discrimination in the whole world, calling on its leaders to address the barriers facing the continent. Elumelu said…