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…
South Africa and Egypt rank among top emerging markets for FDI confidence in 2025
South Africa and Egypt are the only African nations to feature in the latest ranking of emerging markets for foreign direct investment (FDI) confidence in 2025, based on a survey conducted by Kearney. South Africa saw the most significant improvement…
Libya reopens oil sector to international exploration after nearly two decades
Top global energy firms including ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and Eni are among those expressing interest in the North African country’s revitalised petroleum sector. Masoud Suleman, Chairperson of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), revealed that nearly 40 multinational companies have so…
WAFCON 2024: Tunisia star Houij highlights Super Falcons’ quality
Tunisia striker Mariem Houij believes the Super Falcons will be a tough nut to crack for her team. The North Africans will be up against Justine Madugu’s side in their opening fixture at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of…
ECOWAS Bank approves $100m for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project
The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $100 million to support the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The funding, approved during the bank’s 92nd Ordinary Session, forms part of a broader…
Angelique Kidjo becomes first African to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is poised to make history history as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The legendary singer was among the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees recently announced by…
BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is dead
The Super Eagles have paid tribute to former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, Petert Rufai, following news of his death. In a statement released on Thursday via X, the national team described Rufai, fondly known as…