THE African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be seen as complementary forces vital for Africa’s economic integration, said South African Minister for Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, on Tuesday. Speaking…
A HIGH court in Ghana has halted planned protests by civil society groups in Accra, joining a growing list of African nations attempting to stifle youth-led demonstrations over economic challenges. Organisers of the protest had anticipated over two million participants…
Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to renegotiate the terms of Ghana’s IMF bailout and increase local ownership in future oil and mining projects if he secures another term in office this December. Mahama, who served as…
SUDAN’S military announced that its top commander, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, survived a drone attack on a military graduation ceremony in eastern Sudan. The attack, which occurred in Gebeit, resulted in five fatalities. The incident involved two drones and took place…
IN the dynamic realms of leadership and management, true leadership transcends wielding power for personal gain. It embodies serving the greater good, fostering unity, and promoting cohesion among diverse populations. The lion, renowned for its strength and pride, offers invaluable…
THE United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced that, as of August 26, 2024, its consular operations in Abuja and Lagos will be managed by a new visa services provider. This change was officially announced on the U.S. Embassy’s website and…
make case for Mambila power project By Ndahi Inusa, Maiduguri BARELY 24 hours to the nationwide protest, the Concern Northeast Coalition has called on protesters in the region to shelve the protest and channel their grievance into meaningful dialogue. The…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of the late Ms Onyeka Onwenu. “Onwenu was a singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician,” the President said in a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The…
THE First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja mourned legendary singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu who died on Tuesday night after performing at a function in Lagos. The first lady, during a meeting with governors’ wives and Renewed…
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has alleged that the Federal Government is employing every weapon at its disposal, including cash, threats of arrests, fear-mongering, and intimidation to stop the August protest. Trojan News reports that…
