Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has died at the age of 76. She was the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, who died five years ago. He led two coups before twice being elected president…
Burkina Faso pushes bill targeting major firms that earn CFA5bn ($8.8m) in annual revenue
Burkina Faso has moved to deepen its control over the corporate presence of big business, unveiling a bill requiring companies with an annual turnover of at least CFA5 billion ($8.8 million) to establish headquarters within the country The government has…
We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader
Tensions are high in Cameroon as the country awaits the results of the 12 October polls. Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner. However, the government has condemned his move as illegal, urging citizens to remain patient…
Malawi Bans Export Of Raw Materials In Mining Industry
Malawi has banned the export of raw minerals in the mining sector, saying the country stands to earn up to 500 million dollars a year. The country said this can be attained if mining of rutile at the Kasiya site…
Ijaw Leaders Petitions South African President Ramaphosa, Seeks Freedom for Henry Okah After 15 Years in Prison
The Ijaw Nation Forum (INF), an organisation representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality, has petitioned South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to grant freedom to Niger Delta freedom fighter Henry Okah, who has been serving a 24-year prison sentence in…
Unity Bank Empowers 578 Youth Entrepreneurs Through Corpreneurship Challenge, 30 New Winners Receive ₦16 Million Grants
Unity Bank Empowers 578 Youth Entrepreneurs Through Corpreneurship Challenge, 30 New Winners Receive ₦16 Million Grants. It was gathered that Unity Bank Plc has deepened its investment in youth entrepreneurship as the total number of beneficiaries of its flagship Corpreneurship…
Chimamanda Adichie Wins a Mermaid Award — What is it About?
When news broke that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie had won Sweden’s Mermaid Award at the Gothenburg Book Fair, many people thought it sounded like something out of a fairytale. But behind the whimsical name lies one of Europe’s most meaningful…
18-Year-Old Emerges Nigeria’s Youngest Commercial Pilot
Nigeria has produced its youngest commercial pilots at just 18 years old. He is Mohammed Aminu Sani, who earned a United State Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot License from Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) in Daytona Beach, Florida. …
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos lose to France
FULL-TIME 🇳🇬 Nigeria Flamingos 0–1 France U17 🇫🇷 A late strike from Maïssa Fathallah (81’) sealed the win for France after a tense, hard-fought encounter in Salé. Despite a late spirited performance and moments of promise from…
Ethiopia seeks Russia’s backing for WTO entry, explores nuclear power partnership
During a recent official visit to Moscow, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met with senior Russian officials to discuss expanded cooperation in trade, energy, and nuclear technology. The visit, according to the Institute of Foreign Affairs (Ethiopia), marks a…