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Tinubu’s Reforms Have Sparked Global Investors’ Renewed Interest in Nigeria, Says Cardoso
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday, said Nigeria’s consistent policy stance and transparency reforms in the foreign exchange (FX) market have strengthened investor confidence, spurred renewed interest from global...
Africa’s AI dilemma fuels demand for a continental watchdog
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be Africa’s most powerful tool for prosperity—or its most dangerous weapon. Security experts warn that the continent must act swiftly to address the risks posed by this transformative technology. On Sunday, a panel...
Goal-shy Salah seeks change as Egypt eye World Cup place
Salah scored four times against Djibouti in the first round of World Cup qualifying two years ago. Mohamed Salah wants to put a disappointing start to his season with Liverpool behind him on Wednesday and help Egypt beat Djibouti and qualify for...
AU Organizes Ministerial Side Event in NY to Accelerate UN Reform Promoting Justice & Reparations
The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Republic of Togo, organized a high-level side event entitled "80 Years of the United Nations: Accelerating the Reform Agenda and Consolidating Momentum towards Justice and Reparations." The...
Hibs stars World Cup chances rated - how many Easter Road favourites could we see at next summer's finals?
The EIGHT most likely Hibees vying for place on biggest stage in sport One would appear an absolute stick-on. A second is in with a very strong chance, form and fitness permitting. And the rest? Well, that’s what makes football so interesting … As...
Ghana’s Stephen Adjokatcher Elected Vice President Of Fiata
Mr. Stephen Adjokatcher, President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has been elected, Vice President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the global body for Freight Forwarders. The...
Analyst: West Africa a Potential ‘Powder Keg’ Due to Spreading Sahel Terrorism
A marked increase in attacks by armed groups and terrorists on military bases and civilians across the central Sahel have occurred since the beginning of 2025 when Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger left the Economic Community of West African States...
Adebayo Ogunlesi: Nigeria Now Exciting To Invest In
Renowned global investor and Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has declared Nigeria as an increasingly attractive destination for international investment, citing recent economic reforms and government-backed...
Introducing ZOA, a digital news channel by and for young Africans
France Médias Monde – parent company to RFI and TV station France 24 – has launched a new digital news channel: ZOA. Focused on feature-style stories, the platform targets a young African audience, and was built by young African journalists. Meet...
Adjokatcher Elected FIATA Vice President
Stephen Adjokatcher (fourth from left) flanked by other dignitaries after the convention Mr. Stephen Adjokatcher, President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of...
US-Ghana Deportation Deal Challenged In Court Over Constitutional, Human Rights Concerns
A group of 14 people has become the latest West Africans deported from the United States to Ghana under an accord between the two countries, according to a lawyer whose organisation has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the arrangement. Oliver...
Ghana’s Stephen Adjokatcher elected FIATA Vice President at 2025 Congress
MR Stephen Adjokatcher, President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the global body for Freight Forwarders. The election...
14 West Africans deported from U.S. to Ghana amid legal challenge
A group of 14 people has become the latest West Africans deported from the U.S. to Ghana under an accord between the countries, said a lawyer whose group filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block the arrangement. Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who...
Meet the African architect making ‘Africa great again’ by building cities that cost nothing
A trailblazing Senegalese engineer, architect, and businessman, Atepa has not only influenced the physical architecture of the continent but has also been a strong proponent of sustainable urban development, Africa-centered design, and economic...
Ecobank Ghana champions inclusive education during Ecobank Day 2025
Ecobank Ghana, has once again demonstrated its commitment to local communities by removing barriers and promoting equitable education for all. This was made known at the 13th edition of Ecobank Day, which was celebrated on the theme “Enabling...
Suspected Edo fraudster kills three, six escape death in Ogun
Three persons reportedly died in a road accident that occurred near the Ogba River bridge in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The three victims, a commercial motorcyclist popularly known as an Okada rider, and his two passengers, were...
Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 166 deaths as outbreak spreads across 21 states – NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 166 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with the case fatality rate rising above that of the same period last year. This was contained in the latest situation report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Deportation: 120 Iranians set to return home after US order
Iran has confirmed that 120 nationals will be deported from the United States this week as part of President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration crackdown. “120 people should be deported and flown home over the next couple of days,” foreign...
GIFF President Stephen Adjokatcher elected FIATA vice president
By Laudia Sawer Tema, Oct. 14, GNA — Mr. Stephen Adjokatcher, President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the global...