THE Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says two persons died on Sunday following a collision involving two trucks on a Lagos road. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said in a statement that two other persons trapped…
Growing up in Benin was great fun. It was a very communal setting of love and communalism. Christmas in Benin was different from Christmas in other places in Nigeria. The reason is that there were local flavors to savor…
THE Nigeria Police Act, 2020 , brought some new vistas to Policing and Police Business in Nigeria. However, there are still some deficiencies. There is however a need for there to be a Nigeria Police Investigation Code which will…
GHANA’S ‘Year of Return’ initiative, launched in 2019 by President Nana Akufo-Addo, has transformed the country into a December tourism hub. The campaign encouraged Black people in the diaspora to reconnect with their African roots, marking 400 years since the first recorded…
SOUTH Africa stands tall as Africa’s wealthiest nation, boasting a GDP of $373bn according to the Africa Wealth Report 2024. This economic powerhouse is home to 37,400 millionaires, 102 centi-millionaires, and five billionaires. Beyond its financial clout, South Africa captivates with…
DR Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been honoured with the inaugural African of the Decade award for his outstanding contributions to Africa’s growth and development. The accolade was presented during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco, a significant…
IN an increasingly interconnected and fast-changing world, the ability to adapt and harness soft skills has become a cornerstone of success. Beyond individual growth, these capabilities play a pivotal role in driving broader economic development. Yet, a significant challenge persists:…
SOPHIA, the world-renowned humanoid robot, captivated Zimbabweans during her appearance at a week-long Artificial Intelligence and Innovation event at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare. From engaging discussions about climate change and technology to playful interactions with children, Sophia demonstrated why…
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) group is to launch the Debt Management Forum for Africa (DeMFA). DeMFA is a new platform aimed at promoting high-level dialogue on debt productivity and sustainability across the continent. A statement by the bank…
THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged dust haze on Monday in the northern region with visibility ranges of…
