THE UK government has announced a 48% increase in the minimum salary requirement for foreign nationals arriving on a Skilled Worker visa, including Nigerian immigrants. The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced on behalf of the UK government that the minimum salary…
AFRICA stands at a pivotal juncture in its agricultural development trajectory. With the potential to realise a $1 trillion food economy by 2030, the continent holds immense promise for sustainable growth and economic prosperity. However, realising this potential hinges on overcoming a…
ALLEGATIONS surfaced on Thursday as the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accused tech behemoth Apple of incorporating ‘illegally exploited’ minerals from the country’s strife-torn eastern region into its products, revealed lawyers representing the African nation. A report…
THE transformation of the modern workplace is being driven by two powerful forces: mobile working and the Metaverse approach. These trends are not merely fleeting fads but represent a fundamental shift in how we conceive of work in the digital…
IN a nod to his exceptional dedication and impact in the realm of technology, Africa Briefing’s Contributing Editor Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola has been named the recipient of the esteemed Tech Excellence Award at the upcoming 4th Edition Southwest Investment Summit and Advancement Award…
A TUMULTUOUS night in Suleja near the Nigerian capital saw over 100 inmates break free from prison after heavy rains battered the facility, causing significant damage, a spokesperson for the prison service confirmed. According to spokesperson Adamu Duza, the relentless…
IN a heart-stopping incident that underscores the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence, a mother in northern Zambia bravely rescued her two-year-old toddler from the clutches of a leopard, as yet another case of human-animal conflict unfolded in one of Africa’s prized…
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) today released findings from its 2H2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that dissects trends and attack methodologies adversaries use against service providers, enterprises, and end-users. The information cited in the report is gathered from NETSCOUT’s unparalleled internet visibility at…
Ambassador El Gayly Mohamed Abdelhamid, Sudanese Chargé d’Affaires to Cote d’Ivoire, recently paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Rufus N. Darkortey, Executive Director for Sudan at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). The meeting, held on April 4, 2024, at the…
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) says it will partner with Bayero University Kano (BUK), on entrepreneurship and climate adaptation towards addressing food security in Northern Nigeria. Dr Beth Dunford, the AfDB Vice President of Agriculture, Human and Social Development, made…
