Nigeria’s passport has ranked 89th out of 199 countries in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, highlighting the continued mobility challenges faced by Nigerian travellers. The index, released in January, is compiled annually using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) alongside expert analysis of global travel and migration trends. Nigeria shared the […]
Africa has recorded over 61,383 mpox cases and 296 deaths in 32 countries since early 2024, as continent-wide efforts to develop effective treatment options gather momentum across the continent. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, on Saturday in Abuja. The […]
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has said the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the best investment he has ever made, despite owning a wide range of businesses across Africa. Elumelu made the remark during a quick question session on Instagram with his daughter, Oge Elumelu, in a video clip shared from their interaction. When […]
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives Hon. Benjamin Kalu has proposed a three pillar framework aimed at repositioning the European Union, Africa relationship for deeper, long term transformation. Kalu spoke Wednesday while speaking virtually at the Meeting of the Conference of Delegation Chairs (CDC) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France with his presentation focusing […]
Global clean energy investment is set to reach $2.2 trillion in 2025, twice the $1.1 trillion projected for oil, gas, and coal. Yet, Africa is lagging behind in the global energy transition, capturing only a fraction of the flow despite its vast potential and growing population. According to the World Energy Investment 2025 report released […]
The rising cost of food has hit African countries harder than many other regions globally, a new UN report showed. Food prices grew sharply after both the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which significantly disrupted supply chains and elevated the price of fertilizer imports. A 10% increase in the price of food […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Nigeria’s leading edutech firm, ProjKonnect, has announced a N375 million partnership-driven sponsorship with Digital Africa Global Consult, the Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition organisers, for the next five years. This is aimed at deepening digital education by leveraging the strength of a viable platform that showcases technological advancements across the African continent. […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has released its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary yesterday, outlining key strategies to reshape Africa’s financial landscape and drive economic expansion. The report emphasises the need for an inclusive financing model to tackle the continent’s economic challenges, calling for concessional financing, increased private sector investment, and […]
In a world grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change and financial instability, Africa stands at a crossroads as the continent’s agricultural landscape, once a symbol of abundance, is increasingly under threat. Yet, amidst these growing challenges, a powerful wave of innovation and collaboration is surging, offering hope for a brighter and more resilient […]
A new Africa-wide platform designed to showcase opportunities available worldwide for artists of African origin has been unveiled. Announcing the availability of the platform, the Creative Director of the initiative, Olawale Oluwadahunsi, said he decided to pioneer this in the African arts space, drawing from his experience as a writer, journalist and art critic, before […]
Africa, a tapestry of diverse cultures, traditions, and boundless potential, is on the cusp of a transformative era. As dawn breaks, it unveils a narrative deeply entrenched in a pro-African ethos. This story is not merely about survival; it’s about flourishing, reimagining our value chains, and tapping into the dynamism of our burgeoning youth. Historically, […]
Arrangements have been concluded for the 100 most notable peace icons in Africa to be honoured in acknowledgement and recognition of their roles in promoting peaceful co-existence on the continent. The award ceremony being spearheaded by Peace Ambassador Agency Global, African Transformer Institute (ATI) in partnership with World Peace Ambassadors, American Management University, and International […]
By Godwin Anyebe The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in a new World Economic Outlook report released during the Spring meetings forecasted a global growth rate of 2.8 per cent in 2023 with Africa showing some promises. Specifically, Africa is expected to grow by 3.6 per cent, lower than “emerging and developing” Asia […]
By Godwin Anyebe In recent years, Sub-Saharan Africa has increasingly traded old friends, like the US and the European Union, for new ones in emerging markets. Since 2006, the region’s exports to the US have declined by 66 per cent, while exports to countries such as Russia and Turkey have doubled and tripled respectively. This […]
By Godwin Anyebe Peace Legend Awards, an apex event organised by animation, has recognised the WAW brand as one of the 100 brands that are transforming Africa, based on its continuous impact and investment in improving the continent. The WAW detergent is a unique, bold multipurpose laundry care brand from the stable of Henkel Nigeria. […]
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in on the continent reached 1,506,185 as of Sunday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. The continental disease control and prevention agency said in a statement that the death toll due to illnesses related to COVID-19 in Africa has reached 36,614 as […]
By Sharon Isaalah COVID-19 pandemic exposed Africa’s inadequate capabilities and capacity to manufacture and supply essential drugs and personal protective equipment (PPEs) needed to curb the disease. Although pharmaceutical products are currently manufactured in countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Morocco and Egypt, as a whole Africa currently imports more than 80 per cent of […]
The lockdown and stay-home measures taken by countries in Africa to curb the spread of COVID-19 are having serious impacts on girls on the continent, Plan International and African Child Policy Forum report has said. According to the report, the impact of COVID-19 is more severe on girls who are already faced with marginalisation, exclusion […]
President Muhammadu Buhari says he has satisfied his promise to kick polio out of Nigeria, DAILY TIMES gathered. This assertion was made in an online occasion across the continent, the World Health Organization declared Nigeria and the rest of Africa polio-free on Tuesday. Buhari said at the event that he had guaranteed Nigerians that he […]
Malware which signed users up to subscription services without their permission has been found on thousands of chinese phones sold in Africa. Anti-fraud firm Upstream found the malicious code on 53,000 Tecno handsets, sold in Ethiopia, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana and South Africa. As gathered by Daily Times, Manufacturer Transsion told Buzzfeed it was installed in the supply […]