Repositioning Africa under the AfCFTA
Established in 2018, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), represents perhaps Africa’s biggest opportunity for the next few decades...
Ramp up operations in solid minerals sector, Buhari directs PAGMI, demands for 6-mont report
To further ensure probity and best practice in the mining sector, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday directed the Presidential Artisanal Gold...
Nigeria’s ‘bandits’ are not ‘unknown gunmen’: why the label matters
Since 2015, parts of northern Nigeria have witnessed a steady increase in insecurity and violent attacks. Civilians and government security...
Building resilient African food systems after COVID-19 – Lessons from the ReSAKSS 2021 annual trends and outlook report, By Layih Butake
Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to life as we know it, with wide-ranging spill-over effects...
As President Buhari clocks 79, focus on achievements, challenges
President Muhammadu Buhari marks the age of 79 on Friday 17, without the joy of being with the family and...
Infantino reiterates FIFA’s commitment to African football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to give African football the support it “deserves.”The FIFA President highlights “unequalled” potential of...
ECOWAS launches Security Sector Reform and Governance Policy Framework
With the objective of informing all stakeholders in the ECOWAS region of the Security Sector Reform and Governance Policy Framework...
U.S. Agency for International Development marks 60 years of development assistance to Nigeria
During the month of November, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is commemorating a major milestone, marking 60 years since its...
Amidst COVID-19, Paradigm Initiative advances digital rights and inclusion across Africa
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa. More people require internet access and intermediate skills to...
ITFC, Afreximbank, BADEA, ARSO to organise high-level roundtable on harmonisation of standards for pharmaceutical products, medical devices in Africa
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Arab Bank for Economic Development...
