A PLAN has been launched to enhance Africa’s participation in a seed certification scheme, as part of wider efforts to strengthen agricultural activity and its contribution to economic development on the continent. A joint G7-Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation…
RISING cocoa prices, driven by global production shortfalls, have led to increased thefts on cocoa farms in Cameroon, prompting desperate farmers to resort to machete-wielding vigilante groups and traditional amulets for protection, according to farmers and local authorities. The sharp…
QUICK question: what do these titles have in common? A Dark Continent Seeking Light; Sure, Ebola is Bad. Africa has Worse, or; Magic and Cannibalism in the African Jungle. You guessed it – they’re all about Africa. But the most correct answer is…
AFRICAN Stream, a pan-African digital media organisation, has accused Google of censorship after the tech giant locked it out of its Gmail Workspace on Tuesday. The ban has resulted in the loss of two years’ worth of emails and files…
TWO close allies of Benin’s President Patrice Talon have been remanded in custody over an alleged coup plot, ahead of their trial, a lawyer confirmed on Tuesday. Olivier Boko, a businessman and longtime friend of President Talon, and Oswald Homeky, a…
I had written and debated enough in the past on why Nigeria has not fulfilled the dreams of the founding fathers. The reasons are as varied as the tribes and tongues in Nigeria. Like many have come to realise, Nigeria…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of Oluwole-Johnson on the death of their patriarch, Ben Oluwole-Johnson. The U.S.-based business executive and estate magnate died on Sept. 17, in Crete, Illinois, at 72. A statement…
BARSELONA confirmed the signing of former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny on Wednesday. The LaLiga giants have signed Szczesny after Marc-Andre ter Stegen was ruled out with a long-term injury. Szczesny, who was among the spectators as Barca thrashed…
A perfect storm is brewing over the desolate Nigerian Military Industrial-Complex (MIC) that has remained constant in the news for the wrong reasons. The misogynistic military has been roped once again for forcing out junior female officers in rape incidences.…
AS Nigerians are basking in the euphoria of the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called for more commitment to the fight against economic and financial crimes and…
