In celebration of Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday, President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. In a tribute to Soyinka, Tinubu praised the literary icon’s remarkable achievements, dedication to human dignity and justice, and […]
The Nigerian government has inaugurated a committee to accelerate the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and eliminate paediatric AIDS. The committee, chaired by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, aims to close the treatment gap for pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV and ensure continuity of treatment to […]
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has confirmed that the Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals company will begin production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, this month. This milestone marks a significant step towards harnessing Africa’s abundant crude oil resources to produce refined products locally. […]
Africa is brimming with opportunities for economic expansion and development. With its abundant natural resources, young and growing population, and increasing consumer demand, the continent is attracting attention from investors and entrepreneurs globally. From agriculture and manufacturing to technology and renewable energy, various sectors in Africa have the potential to experience significant growth. As governments […]
Botswana President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi, as well as senior members of his Cabinet, will visit The Bahamas this week, the Office of the Prime Minister said yesterday. “The visit, scheduled from the 12th to the 15th of September 2023, underlines the expanding diplomatic ties between The Bahamas and African nations as our country repositions itself […]
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. D. Zeogar Wilson has announced the launch of rehabilitation centers for at-risk youth across four counties in Liberia. The project targets Montserrado, Grand Bassa, Bomi, and Margibi Counties, respectively. Scheduled to commence on 21 August 2023, the program’s initial phase aims to relocate more than 1,000 at-risk youth […]
According to Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), the carbon market framework designed by Rwanda will “unlock financial incentives for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional cooking methods”. The country’s carbon emission trading structure, which complies with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, was explained to the […]
On Wednesday, the Guinness World Record (GWR) announced Nigerian man, Tonye Solomon as the new record holder for the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on his head. The announcement was made on the GWR website after Solomon set the record in August in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. According to the GWR’s […]
The Bardo National Museum in Tunisia will soon reopen, the Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday, two years after it was shut down when President Kais Saied shuttered the parliament, which is housed in the same building. The Bardo, which is housed in a historic palace and has one of the most outstanding collections of […]
The government of Rwanda has signed a nuclear energy generation deal with Canadian-German nuclear company, Dual Fluid, as the country takes a big step in exploring nuclear in expanding its energy sources needed to power its development. The first outcome of the deal signed this week by the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (Raeb), will be […]
