AfDB President Candidate Advocates Tapping Middle East Finance
The African Development Bank should do more to tap finance from oil-rich Middle Eastern nations and access the money held by pension funds on the continent as development needs grow, a contender for the institution’s presidency said. Africa’s biggest multilateral…
Centenarian Saxophone Legend Marshall Allen Shares Insights on Music Journey
At the golden age of 100, Marshall Allen is still on tour. He’s promoting New Dawn, his first solo album with his name and was honored Saturday with the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship. Allen grew up…
Morocco claim historic Women’s Futsal AFCON title in last-minute thriller
Morocco were crowned champions of the inaugural Women’s Africa Futsal Cup of Nations after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Tanzania in a gripping final played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on Wednesday night. In front of…
FG warns public against online employment scam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a public warning about a fraudulent job advertisement circulating online, falsely claiming that the ministry is offering employment opportunities in Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry clarified that…
New Pope: Meet American Cardinal considered a top contender
There has been little appetite historically among the College of Cardinals for the idea of a pope from the United States, a global superpower. But this conclave could be different. Two possible papal contenders from the United States are…
Otti approves new salary scale for Abia health workers
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has approved a new salary scale for Abia health workers, known as Abia State Health Workers Salary Scale (ASHWOSS), with effect from May 1. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Health…
How to Eat Soursop, According to Tropical Fruit Experts
Soursop, According to Tropical Fruit Experts At first glance, soursop might seem like an intimidating fruit: It’s spiny, large, and unlike most produce seen in the United States. It also doesn’t help that soursop rarely appears in big box…
Bolt Takes the Lead in Sustainable Transportation with Electric Tricycles
Ride-hailing giant Bolt is rolling out electric tricycles in Lagos as it pushes to expand its electric vehicle (EV) footprint across West Africa. Starting in May, the company will deploy 25 tricycles developed in partnership with SGX Mobility, a Lagos-based…
Gtbank Increases SMS Transaction Alert Fee
Guaranty Trust Bank (Gtbank) has announced an increase in the fee for SMS transaction alerts. The new charge will take effect from Thursday, May 1, 2025. According to a message sent to customers on Wednesday, the SMS alert fee…
Trump Sacks Kamala Harris’ Husband
Former US Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff has been removed from the board overseeing the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., as the Trump administration moves to appoint new members more closely aligned with its views on Israel. Emhoff, husband…