Year 2024

Music Legend Frankie Beverly Passes Away at 77

  FRANKIE Beverly, the legendary R&B musician and frontman of the iconic band Maze, has passed away at the age of 77. The news was confirmed by his family on Instagram, revealing that the music icon, whose real name was…

Cote d’Ivoire President Celebrates AfDB’s 60th Anniversary

  PRESIDENT Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire led the celebration of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 60th anniversary on Tuesday, highlighting the institution’s pivotal role in improving the lives of millions of Africans. Speaking at the Bank’s Diamond Jubilee event…

AI and Cybersecurity: Remedying Transformation Fatigue in the Digital era

  IN today’s fast-paced digital age, organisations and governments are grappling with unprecedented challenges and opportunities driven by technological advancements. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity has drastically altered how businesses and governments operate, bringing with it…

Young African Entrepreneurs Call for More Support From AfDB

  YOUNG African entrepreneurs are urging the African Development Bank (AfDB) to increase its support for female entrepreneurs, youth innovators, and business creators to tackle poverty and unemployment on the continent. The call came during a panel discussion titled Our world,…

Kenya Airport Chaos as Workers Strike Over Adani Takeover Plan

HUNDREDS of passengers were left stranded at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday as aviation workers went on strike, protesting a proposed 30-year lease of the airport to India’s Adani Group. The strike, which saw workers deliberately slow down operations,…

Ghana Confirms 45% Cocoa Price Hike to Boost Farmer Incomes

  GHANA has announced a significant 45 percent increase in the fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers, aimed at boosting their incomes and curbing the smuggling of cocoa beans. Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong confirmed the price rise on Wednesday, marking the…

Flood: Borno SEMA Rescues 719 victims

BORNO State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has rescued 719 victims from the flood that ravaged Maiduguri and Jere areas of the state. The Director-General of the agency, Mohammed Barkindo, made this disclosure while giving an update on the flood as…