Africa’s growth to increase in 2024, says UN report
Africa’s growth rate is projected to slightly increase from 3.3 per cent in 2023 to 3.5 in 2024, while global growth is expected to slow down. Global growth is expected…
Acting VC advocates intensified cultural export to grow GDP
Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma, Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT), Bayelsa, has advocated innovative approach to branding Nigeria’s arts and culture products for increased export. In a statement…
African Bishops reject same-sex marriage – Catholic priest
Catholic priest, Rev. Fr Jean-Miguel Auguste has commended the stand of Catholic Bishops in Africa on blessing same-sex couples, saying, “Africa is the only continent that will save the world.’’.…
UNICEF seeks $2bn humanitarian assistance West Central Africa
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys and girls across West and Central Africa…
UN Women, AYGF float campaign to address violence against women
By Angela Atabo (NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) in collaboration with the UN Women have floated a campaign to address violence against women in Nigeria. Dr…
Japan partners UNDP, others to tackle maritime crime in Gulf of Guinea
The Government of Japan has expressed willingness to work with UNDP and other partners to combat maritime crime and other criminal activities in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) and in…
Information Minister: 2024 Budget demonstrates Tinubu’s commitment to fiscal responsibility
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion submitted to the National Assembly demonstrates President…
NIHOTOUR, CMD to position Nigeria as leading gastronomy tourism destination in Africa
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR ) and CMD Tourism and Trade Enterprises Limited have partnered to position Nigeria as a leading gastronomy…
EU to promote equity, inclusion through fashion, calls on designers to apply
By NAN Abuja, May 22,2023 (NAN) The European Union (EU) has reiterated its commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, key values for both Africa and Europe using fashion. The…
AfDB says, African faces annual GDP shortfall of $127.2bn by 2030
African Development Bank (AfDB) says the African continent faces an annual GDP shortfall that could exceed 127.2 billion dollars by 2030. It stated on Friday that the shortfall would occur…
Plan International wants participation of girls, women in decision making process
An NGO, Plan International has called for the participation of more girls and women in the decision making process of the country.The Board Chair, Plan International, Mrs Gunvor Kronman, disclosed…
Osinbajo calls for synergy among African states to boost blue economy
By NAN The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on African states, non- governmental organisations, private organisations and other stakeholders to synergise efforts at harnessing seabed resources to boost…
Monkeypox: 92 cases confirmed in 12 countries
More than 92 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries. The World Health Organization has said over 50 suspected cases are being investigated- without naming any…
Food Crises: Over 27m Suffers severe Hunger in Africa – Oxfam
Report recently released by Oxfam reveal that west Africa faces worst food crisis in a decade, with 27 million people going hungry. The release also projected that the number could…
Big Brother Africa set to return after 7yrs hiatus
MultiChoice’ South African TV network, Mzansi Magic, has announced the return of classic reality television show, ‘Big Brother Africa’, after a seven-year hiatus. The show is expected to be launched…