Operationalizing themes of co-ownership, blended finance, and adding value to African supply chains, Japan’s engagements in Africa continue a long legacy of innovation and mutuality that reinforce Japan’s commitment to the continent as Africa’s geostrategic importance grows. Japan’s distinctive approach toward Africa was on display at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD […]
Nigeria’s Adebola Aderibigbe, 20, was honoured recently in the U.S. as she became the first African and the youngest ever to receive the prestigious Horizon Award at the 15th Realizing the Dream Legacy Awards Banquet. She was recognised alongside former Birmingham Mayor, Richard Arrington, Jr. and attorney and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones who both […]
For over a century, African print fabric has been an integral part of the continent’s identity. This is thanks to Vlisco’s pioneering trade in West Africa during the 1800s. African fashion, since then, has had a rich and enduring legacy that is rooted in culture and tradition, yet constantly evolving to meet the speed of […]
The pride of the African woman comes from her strength, courage, and the rich culture she represents. She carries the stories of her ancestors while creating her own in today’s world. Her pride isn’t just about how she looks but also about her strong spirit, how she marries tradition with modern life, and how she […]
A report by the European Union (EU), United States, International Trade Centre (ITC), predicts that African exporters may lose more than $2.4 billion due to factory shutdowns in China. It stated that the bulk of the loss is caused by the temporary disruption of the supply-chain linkages with the EU. The Outlook revealed how SMEs […]
In Africa, reactions to the onset of Covid 19 have been varied, from full lockdowns in most of Southern Africa, regional lockdowns in some West African countries and just social distancing and night time curfews in some countries. Official statistics suggest that most of Africa has managed to keep infections levels relatively low, so far. […]
Abuja – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has felicitated with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he attained the age of 83. Abubakar in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja commended the contributions of Obasanjo to the development of Nigeria, African continent and humanity. He said that no individual living or dead had […]
Keystone Bank Limited has re-emphasised its commitment to the growth and development of the Africa’s creative industry as the lender recently partnered with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and other multilateral agencies to host the maiden edition of the Creative Africa Exchange Weekend (CAX WKND) in Kigali, Rwanda. According to the organizers, the Creative Africa […]
After an amazing season with Beijing Phoenix last year, the forward has sealed a move to the Portuguese outfit Thembi Kgatlana has joined Portuguese Liga BPI outfit SL Benfica from Chinese club Beijing Phoenix, for the rest of the 2020 season. READ ALSO: Ademola Lookman moves to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria Kgatlana parted […]
Senegalese striker and Liverpool star Sadio Mane has been crowned as the 2019 African Player of the Year. The 27-year old Senegalese striker claimed the top prize for the first time on Tuesday at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony held in Egypt. READ ALSO: Grateful to be African Women’s Player for the fourth time – Oshoala […]
After successfully pioneering its anti-fake news project in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon and Senegal, Facebook says it has expanded its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme to 10 additional African countries. Kojo Boakye, Facebook Head of Public Policy in Africa, said in a statement that the global media outfit has partnered with Agence France-Presse (AFP), France 24 […]
New York – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening joined his Zambian and Ethiopian counterparts in calling for unity among African countries to demand unconditional repatriation of assets stolen from the continent. The call came at a high-level event on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) held on the sidelines of the ongoing 74th United Nations General […]
Diamond Bank Plc has agreed to sell its operations in Benin, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal to Manzi Finances S.A., a Cote d’Ivoire-based financial services holding company. Regulatory approvals have been obtained in all jurisdictions for the transaction, which is anticipated to close before December 31, 2017. The bank which is one of Nigeria’s fastest […]
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr Saleh Dunoma has expressed satisfaction over the just concluded first African Airshow held in Accra, Ghana with assurance that Nigeria has the potentials to move aviation forward in the continent. Speaking with journalists in Accra during the airshow, Engr Dunoma, who was represented […]
The AfroChampions Initiative has just taken a new step with the official creation of the AfroChampions Club, a new platform to mobilise African multinationals to accelerate the economic integration of the continent. At the invitation of Mr. Aliko Dangote, Founder and CEO of the Dangote Group and President of the Club, key business leaders, representing […]
Mathew Dadiya Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has urged Africa’s tax administrators on the need to evolve mechanisms for curtailing tax evasion in their various countries. Osinbajo also advised African governments to urgently build a robust tax regime that will address the perennial challenge of tax evasion, mismanagement of collected tax revenues, under-development and […]