Nigeria launches construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones

By Emmanuel Akyereko Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, has taken a huge step to launch the construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and the area Governor Uba Sani lead the groundbreaking for the first of the eight SAPZ projects. The project is financed by African Development […]

April 10, 2025

Africa

2026 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria suffers big hiccup Uyo, South Africa, Egypt, Senegal, & Comoros record wins

By Emmanuel Akyereko Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes suffered a massive jolt Tuesday after failing to overpower Zimbabwe in a Group C clash in Uyo. The Super Eagles entered the clash having overcome Rwanda on Saturday and were hoping to secure victory over the Warriors to brighten their qualification chances. The 1-1 stalemate in Akwa Ibom State has left the hopes of Eric Chelle's side slightly jeopardised. The […]

March 25, 2025

Africa

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, Mali, South Africa & Ivory Coast record wins

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana were big winners on Friday night in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as the Black Stars annihilated Group I whipping boys Chad 5-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Otto Addo's men have now taken a commanding lead in the group with 12 points while Madagascar and Comoros follow with 10 and 9 points respectively. Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo raced the Black Stars into a 2nd […]

March 21, 2025

Nigerian soccer player makes a big revelation about Japan

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Nigerian soccer player makes BIG revelation about Japan that will SHOCK most people in Africa

By Emmanuel Akyereko A Nigerian soccer player in Japan has made a big revelation about the East Asian country that most people living in Africa will struggle to believe. Simon Chibueze Christian is a 24-year-old soccer player, who is currently on the books of Osaka City SC, has been staying in Japan for the past seven months after embarking on a second spell in Japan. The striker had his initial […]

March 14, 2025

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Africa: Ministers from Global South Come Together to Call for Urgent Action on Nature Finance at COP16

[ad_1] The Ministerial Alliance for Ambition on Nature Finance (MAANF) has today shared a statement signed by 20 Ministers of Environment from the Global South, 'Seeking Accountability on Ambition for Nature Finance.' The press conference at which this was launched can be watched here. Released on the second day of the High-Level segment, the statement calls on countries in the Global North to: 'Act urgently to ensure that at least […]

October 31, 2024

News

Nigeria/Ghana: Just in – Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana, Retain Wafu B U20 Title

[ad_1] Ghana pulled one back in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit, handing the Flying Eagles their well-deserved victory Nigeria's U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, successfully defended their WAFU B U20 title with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ghana on Wednesday at the Stade de Kegue in Lome, Togo. The Nigerian side dominated the match, thanks to two exceptional goals from Kparobo Arierhi. The first goal came […]

October 31, 2024

Africa

Africa’s Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient diagnosis, disease prediction, and healthcare delivery. However, as the use AI continues to gather pace in Africa's healthcare landscape, it raises critical ethical questions. How can we ensure AI systems are inclusive, unbiased, and equitable? More importantly, how can Africa position itself to lead the world in responsible AI use while addressing […]

October 31, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Remand Officer Who Killed Enugu Musician

[ad_1] Police Inspector Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad in Enugu State, has been arraigned and remanded in prison custody for the murder of Igbo ogene musician, Okezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah. Ozonwanji was arraigned on Monday on one count charge bordering on murder before a Chief Administrative Magistrate, Enugu East Magistrate Court, Ngozi Edeani. This development comes after Ozonwanji's orderly room trial, which led to his […]

October 31, 2024

News

Nigeria: Man Utd Reportedly Set to Appoint Amorim As New Coach

[ad_1] Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after a disastrous start to the season and are reportedly set to appoint Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim as their next boss. Time finally ran out for Ten Hag with United sitting a lowly 14th in the Premier League table after they suffered a fourth defeat in nine league games at West Ham on Sunday. Despite substantial dealings in the transfer […]

October 31, 2024

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