Global Partnership Expands Collaboration with Africa CDC, WHO, and RKI for Enhanced Health Security
Africa CDC, WHO, and RKI expand unique partnership with the G7-led Global Partnership to strengthen collaborative surveillance in Africa. Addis Ababa, Berlin, Geneva | 29 May 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease…
Meet the five people vying to lead Africa’s top development bank
A banker with 30 years of experience, South African Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala is the sole female candidate to become president of the African Development Bank. File photo. Five candidates are running to become president of the African Development Bank (AfDB)…
Musk Resigns from U.S. Government Role, Criticises Trump’s Spending Bill
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has announced his resignation from the U.S. government, citing disagreements with President Donald Trump’s spending plans and expressing disappointment over rising budget deficits. Musk, who served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency…
How Nigeria’s biggest banks performed in Ghana in Q1 2025
How Nigeria’s biggest banks performed in Ghana in Q1 2025 The Ghanaian subsidiaries of Nigeria’s largest banks, collectively known as FUGAZ (First HoldCo, UBA, GTCO, Access Bank, and Zenith Bank), reported a combined pre-tax profit of ₵1.20 billion (Ghana cedis)…
Muhammadu Buhari Congratulates Adesina on Successful AfDB Tenure
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Akinwumi Adesina for what he described as a “spectacular performance” at the helm of the African Development Bank as his second and final term comes to an end this August. Buhari hailed Adesina’s leadership…
ECOWAS summit causes traffic chaos in Lagos, passengers stranded
Commuters and motorists in Lagos on Wednesday have recounted the level of disruptions they faced as multiple roads were shut down by security operatives over the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States, which took place…
Tony Elumelu raises stake in UBA with N1.5bn share acquisition
Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), has acquired over 45 million shares in the financial institution. Bili Odum, group company secretary, announced the transaction in a regulatory filing on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Tuesday. …
FG demolishes 22 illegal structures under Lagos bridge
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, has demolished 22 illegal structures under Iddo Bridge in Lagos State, citing safety concerns. The action, carried out yesterday, followed an order by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, during an inspection…
Real family is loyalty not just blood-related – Peter Okoye
Real family is loyalty not just blood-related – Peter Okoye Peter Okoye Music star Peter Okoye, one half of the iconic duo P-Square has shared a heartfelt message to his younger self, advising caution with trust and emphasising self-belief….
Renowned Kenyan Author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Passes Away at 87
Ngũgĩ recalled returning home from Alliance at the end of term to find his entire village had been razed by the colonial authorities. His family members were among the hundreds and thousands forced to live in detention camps during…