Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, says African countries must work towards empowering and enlisting their youths in developmental efforts. She also said the continent must look inward for solutions, starting with the right education for her youths, to optimise its abundant natural resources and make quantum leaps in human capital development. Tinubu made this call when she received in …

A prominent figure from Lagos, Nigeria, Princess Bridget Adetope Tychus has been elected to serve a two-year term (2024-2026) as an international director of Lions International for Africa. The announcement was made during the 106th International Convention of the association, held from 21st to 25th June 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. This marks a significant milestone in Princess Tychus’s distinguished career …

With the conclusion  of the first-ever South Korea-Africa summit attended by no fewer than 30 African Heads of State and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on June 4, 2024, the big question on the lips of many analysts is whether a new chapter has been opened in the relations between the Republic of Korea and Africa, which began in …

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda took a bold swipe at world leaders during his speech at the World Bank’s International Development Association summit for African Heads of state, held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday. In his remarks, Museveni opined that most of Africa’s problems predicted over 60 years ago were a result of philosophical, ideological, and strategic economic mistakes. He …

Oxford Business Group, in collaboration with the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA), has presented its latest Focus Report titled, ‘Data Centres in Africa’, offering insights into the pivotal role of data centres in driving the continent’s digital evolution. The comprehensive report delves into the intricate landscape of Africa’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. It examines how data centres contribute …

What drives demand in the diverse and dynamic markets of Africa? This question lies at the heart of understanding investment opportunities on the continent. Join me as we unravel the unique market quirks that define consumer behaviour and investment potential across Africa Africa is not a monolith; it’s a tapestry of cultures, economies, and landscapes. To comprehend demand here requires …

An Undersea cable damage on Thursday disrupted internet services across Nigeria and by extension Africa. Countries including South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Cameroon, Benin, and others also reported service disruptions. The damage affected major undersea cables near Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire and is causing downtime across West and South African countries. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, …

Patrons Modern and Contemporary African Arts, an organisation focused on the arts, has revealed that the African arts industry constitutes $13 billion, which is 2.5 per cent of the global art market worth $520 billion. A Director at Patrons MCAA, Ms Keturah Ovio, at a recent press conference heralding the 6th miniature exhibition scheduled to be held in Lagos, to …

Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has confirmed that they are in talks with the organizers of American Grammy Awards with an aim to establish an African version of the prestigious award show. Musawa made this confirmation, against the backdrop of some industry players who have criticized the move, expressing fear it could jeopardize the hard-earned progress …

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Nigeria, Cab Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, and Angola between 21 and 26 January 2024. US Department of State spokesman, Matthew Miller, made this known in a statement on Thursday. “Throughout the trip, the Secretary will highlight how the United States has accelerated the U.S.-Africa partnership since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, including in …