Africa’s wealthiest woman says run for president ‘possible’
The billionaire daughter of Angola’s ex-president, Isabel dos Santos, has said she would consider running for president in the next election in 2022. Dos Santos has been targeted in an anti-graft campaign led by her father’s successor President Joao Lourenco, who has vowed to fight corruption and rebuild the economy of sub-Saharan Africa’s second-biggest oil producer. […]
Me, me, me, …: Zimbabwe’s President names 10 streets after himself
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the renaming of ten streets after himself. His decision seems to not have settled well with some citizens of the country. News media in the country reported that there was an uproar following the public announcement of decision after a cabinet meeting on Thursday. According to the report, […]
Nkrumah – Quao: Africa still pays heavily for the truth
IT follows a familiar pattern. African leaders who are courageous enough to speak the truth to powerful countries, pay quite heavy prices. They are vilified, victimized, blackmailed or sometimes murdered. Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, who was the African Union, AU, Ambassador to the United States until this month, is lucky. All she got for speaking out for Africa against its continued looting particularly by France, was a sack. At least the ambassador of Zimbabwean origins, is alive.
African scientists move to combat outbreaks of infectious diseases
By Chioma Obinna – Lagos African scientists have urged governments on the continent to prioritise research to prepare for outbreaks of infectious diseases and promote public health to reduce the current frightening infectious diseases like Ebola and monkeypox ravaging communities. The scientists, who spoke at the 6th International Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Institute of […]
Nigerian businessmen storm Anambra for share of $250bn global capital fund for Africa
NO fewer than 3,000 corporate organizations and private businessmen and women from almost all the 36 states of the federation and Abuja, recently gathered at Agulu, Anambra State to grab a chunk of the $250 billion global capital for the African Continental Free Trade Area said to have been provided by the United States of America, USA, Canada, China, Japan and some European organizations for the third world countries.
A case for Africa’s hospitality industry
At the 2019 edition of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), which was held in Ethiopia last September, delegates from across the African hospitality sector were toasting to a bumper year for African tourism and travel.
Sahara Group lauds UNDP’s ‘Africa’s Money for African Development’ Agenda
Africa’s huge economic growth potential can be harnessed through robust intra-African trade, collaboration and a firm resolve to pursue shared goals, Temitope Shonubi, Executive Director, Sahara Group has said. Speaking yesterday at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) “High Level Dialogue” in Accra, themed “Africa’s Money for African Development, a Future Beyond Aid”, Shonubi said […]
Africa’s futile scramble for China, Japan and Russia
AS the Industrial Revolution swept through Europe, the scramble for Africa started in 1871. But to prevent wars among European powers the Berlin Conference was organised, and held from November 15, 1884 to February 26, 1885. The aftermath led to the partition of Africa and eventually its colonial domination.
Catholic Church begins investigation after nuns became pregnant
despite vows of chastity while working in Africa The Catholic Church has launched an investigation after two missionary nuns became pregnant while working in Africa. The two women, who belonged to separate religious orders in Sicily, are expecting children despite their vows of chastity. READ ALSO: Police confirm release of Catholic priest, Fr. Madu, by […]
Don’t panic over global economic slowdown, Emefiele tells African leaders
Emma Ujah The Governor of the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said that there was no need to panic over global slow growth. In a keynote address at the African Economic Congress (AEC), in Abuja, yesterday, he said that what was necessary was well-thought policy measures to cushion the effects of […]
No need to claim anything, I am the best African player ever ― Eto’o
Former Barcelona and Inter Milan football player, Samuel Eto’o Fils in confidence and assurance of his self-worth claimed that he is the best player ever in the Africa continent. The retired Cameroon footballer said he has a wonderful career and has no need of claiming anything because it is a fact and indisputable. Speaking to […]
African youths urged to embrace agriculture
African youths have been charged to take advantage of the modern practices in agriculture to improve their livelihood.
Internet connectivity: Africa requires $100bn to achieve access by 2030
A report launched at the annual meetings of the World Bank Group recently, revealed that Africa requires an investment of $100 billion to be able to achieve universal, affordable, and quality internet access by 2030.
Access bank better positioned to serve customers
Access Bank plc, commonly known as Access Bank, is a Nigerian multinational commercial bank, owned by Access Bank Group. licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the national banking regulator.
DEVELOPMENT: Adesina’s full interview
In this interview with some Nigeria journalists on the sidelines of the just-ended World Bank/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington DC, the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, shares his vision for Africa, and some interventions by the bank to prepare the continent and its people for the digital future. Harrison Arubu was there for the News Agency of Nigeria. Excerpts:
Can Africa Be the Next Asia?
Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor of Practice in International Business and Public Policy at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and former senior United Nations official, is the CEO of Sogato Strategies, a strategy, risk and public policy consultancy.
