International Air Transport Association (IATA), has said $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025, with Africa and Middle East (AME), region accounting for 85 per cent of total blocked funds, at $1.1 billion. IATA said when compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024, it resulted in an improvement of …

In a sweeping policy shift geared towards managing inbound labour during peak pilgrimage periods, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended issuance of the blockwork visa quota to Nigerians and nationals from six other African countries. Other affected include Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Morocco. The suspension, which affected 14 countries in all, impacted other nations such as Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, …

At the recently concluded IFC 2025 African Equity Forum in Lagos, held under the theme, global investors, and industrial leaders gathered to evaluate the continent’s investment landscape and co-develop strategies to strengthen local value chains. In his keynote address, Chairman of McKinsey Africa, Acha Leke charted Africa’s economic evolution, noting the shift from investor skepticism in the early 2000s to …

Codix Bio Limited has been announced as the first African manufacturing partner selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO), SD Biosensor, and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) under the WHO Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP) programme. This landmark designation places Codix Bio at the forefront of regional production for rapid diagnostic test kits (RDTs) in Africa —solidifying its role as …

Nigeria has been elected to host the 3rd Edition of the Forum of African Defence and War Colleges’ Commandants (FADWCC) in 2026. Spokesman of the National Defence College Nigeria (NDC) Navy Captain Mohammed Tukur Mohammed, announced this in a statement on Sunday. Tukur said the hosting right was announced by the Director of the Royal College of Higher Military Studies …

The director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), says Africa needs to strengthen intra-regional trade and be more self-reliant in the face of reciprocal tariffs. Okonjo-Iweala spoke to journalists on Friday about the impact of the sweeping tariffs announced by the United States (US) on Africa. On 2 April, President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10 per cent …

Ministers of Health from Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria have launched a synchronised regional vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 83 million children under the age of five. A press statement posted on the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) website noted that the campaign was launched on Thursday. The WHO said the initiative marks a crucial milestone in …

United States President, Donald Trump has initiated a move to shut down several embassies in Africa and other parts of the world, according to CNN. About 30 embassies and consulates across the globe are said to be affected by the decision of the Trump administration. The move is part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad, …

National record holder in the men’s 400m hurdles and Paris 2024 Olympics semifinalist, Ezekiel Nathaniel, ran the fastest 400m in the world this year on Friday when he produced a stunning 44.92s to win his 400m heat at the Jarvis Scott Invite at the Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA). In just his second race of the season, he also …

Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has announced a new partnership with Africa’s leading electric vehicle player, Spiro, to launch his own line of electric bikes in Africa. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, the artist said the line is aimed at empowering motorcycle riders and creating a Made-in-Africa solution for the continent’s transportation needs. He wrote, “Manifestation …