Africa

Sanusi Lamido, the reinstated Emir of Kano, has officially received his appointment letter as the 16th Emir of Kano from Governor Abba Yusuf. The ceremony took place at the Kano …

The UAE visa ban on Nigerians has been resolved, with an imminent announcement expected. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed this in response to criticism from former …

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicated that Nigeria’s financial services sector contributed N3.8 trillion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, marking a 26.5% increase …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in the nation to reapply for updated operational licenses before June 3, 2024, to retain their …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently raised the interest rate by 150 basis points to 26.25% from 24.75%. Customers with outstanding loans will begin to see an increase in …

The recent conflict between Turkish Airlines and its Nigerian staff has intensified due to the airline terminating seven employees for alleged violations of ticket reservation rules, resulting in financial losses …

UNESCO and the Republic of Korea have successfully launched the third phase of the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR III) Project. This project, which will run from 2023 to …

African education experts commended China’s role in advancing quality education in Africa, at the China-Africa Educational Cooperation Seminar on Friday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. They said China …

The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has launched a campaign in Africa to address gender disparity and empower women and girls in education. Nigeria has joined this …

Nigeria’s business tycoon, Aliko Dangote, expressed concerns about the challenges faced by investors travelling within Africa due to strict visa policies. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in …