Morocco Was the Most-Visited Country in Africa in 2024
The country took the number one slot from Egypt, the continent’s former tourism leader. Morocco has come out on top. According to a recent report from the Ministry of Tourism, the nation was the most visited country in Africa last…
Qatar, Cameroon sign air services agreement
The State of Qatar and the Republic of Cameroon have signed an air services agreement, allowing for the designated airlines of the two countries to operate unlimited and unrestricted traffic rights for both passenger and cargo flights. The agreement was…
Lagos directs blockage of turning point on Lekki-Ajah Expressway
The Lagos State Government says an illegal turning point impeding traffic at Fidelity Bank/Ikota on Lekki-Ajah Expressway has been temporarily blocked by HITECH. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Ministry of Transportation, made the disclosure in a statement…
Mahama sets up 8-member committee to review the 1992 constitution
President John Dramani Mahama has set up an 8-member Constitutional Review Committee to review the 1992 constitution of Ghana. The Committee chaired by Prof. H Kwasi Prempeh “is expected to identify and address gaps in, and the challenges in the…
L’Afrique Fashion Show showcases rich Nigerian culture and commuity
SAN ANTONIO – A community event sought to show off the beautiful culture and heritage of Nigeria to visitors across San Antonio. As part of the Alamo city’s Dreamweek celebrations, the L’Afrique Fashion Show delighted visitors from 2 to 4…
Don’t Fear To Speak Truth To Power, Tinubu’s Govt Urges The Media
Don’t Fear To Speak Truth To Power, Tinubu’s Govt Urges The Media Vice President Kashim Shettima, has advised media professionals in Nigeria to be more focused on objectively speaking truth to power rather than antagonising the government. Distinguishing antagonism and…
Six new trains set to transform Lagos Blue and Red Lines
Lagos commuters are set to benefit from an improved rail system as six new train sets prepare for delivery from China. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has confirmed that the trains, now ready for shipment, will enhance the…
Nigeria Officially Joins BRICS to Boost Trade, Investment
Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS group of emerging-market powers. BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has been pushing to expand in recent years as it grows in clout and has accepted other countries including…
Music icon K1 De Ultimate suffers double bereavement; loses wife and mother within four days
Nigerian Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as Kwam1 or K1 de Ultimate, has suffered double bereavement, losing a wife and his mother within four days. The first blow came on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, when he was thrown…
AfDB, US sign $700k deal to develop credit rating platform for African markets
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Prosper Africa, a United States presidential initiative, have signed a $700,000 donor contribution agreement to develop a credit rating online data platform for African markets. In a statement on Saturday, Beth Dunford, AfDB vice-president…