Tanzania, Gambia to deepen ties in education sector
TANZANIA and Gambia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the education sector, with a particular focus on the exchange of students and instructors, especially in the area of vocational training. Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda,…
Nigerian envoy dies in Guinea-Bissau
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced the passing of Mrs Zainab Momodu, Acting-Head of Mission, Chargé d’Affaires at the Nigeria Embassy in Guinea-Bissau. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement in Abuja disclosed…
First Black Woman Celebrates Historic Appointment as Leader of American Chemical Society
The first Black female president of the American Chemical Society is Dr. Dorothy J. Phillips. She has devoted her life to dispelling myths, paving the way for future generations of scientists, and inspiring young people to consider STEM-related careers. …
Inflation and interest rate relief for South Africa
Inflation is no longer expected to rise as sharply as previously anticipated in the second half of 2025, providing the Reserve Bank with further room to cut interest rates. In the first half of the year, economists projected inflation to…
CAF appoints Pinnick special adviser
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has been appointed as special adviser to the president of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, Sunday PUNCH reports. The announcement was made by Motsepe during a live-streamed press conference…
Oyo Police Rescue 19 Ghanaians
The Police Command in Oyo state says it has rescued 19 Ghanaian victims of alleged trafficking through a targeted operation. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Adewale Osifeso, made this known in a statement in Ibadan on Sunday. He said…
Rwanda pledges to strengthen trade, aviation, ICT ties with Nigeria
Bazivamo emphasised that strengthening trade collaboration between Rwanda and Nigeria was a catalyst for bolstering their bilateral relations, economic growth and development. Bazivamo also disclosed that Rwanda would soon establish a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Nigeria to scale up…
Uganda’s President confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule
Uganda’s 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election, opening the way for him to seek to extend his nearly 40 years…
Tunisia Seeks Upset Against Mighty Super Falcons in WAFCON
Nigeria, aiming for a record 10th WAFCON title are expected to get off to a flying start at the tournament in Morocco. The Super Falcons are in good form due to results in their recent outings. Nigeria, with a rich…
Ghana and AfDB sign agreement to launch Volta Economic Corridor
The government of Ghana and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a Letter of Intent to develop the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative initiative under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). The agreement, which was signed…