Africa Archives

Restoring lake Chad as head solution to terrorism in Africa

…Police say Foreigners targeted, in Italy Macerata drive-by attack*** The just concluded African Union Peace and Security Council Summit, which held at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia threw up...

Border closure: Customs impounds thousands of ammunition, 1072 vehicles, over 19,000 bags of smuggled rice

Economy7 years ago

Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 2,200 jerry cans of smuggled petrol worth N10m

…As IITA, AFDB, others partner to revitalise agriculture in Africa*** The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Border Command, intercepted 2,200 jerry cans of smuggled of petrol with...

Economy7 years ago

AfDB must lead fight to end poverty in Africa- Finance Minister

Nigeria has urged the African Development Bank (AfDB), to lead the fight to end extreme poverty ravaging conflict affected states in Africa by 2030. The Minister...

Maritime7 years ago

Navy files homicide charges against commanders of 2 ships in deadly crashes

…As Sirleaf, Adesina, Aig-Imoukhuede, others discuss migration in Africa*** The Navy says it is filing negligent homicide charges against the commanders of two ships involved in fatal...

World News7 years ago

World Bank: Nigeria sets for 2.5% growth in 2018, Ethiopia 8.2%

A prediction by the World Bank forecasting economic growth in Africa has shown that Nigeria would is set for a leap, from a one percent growth...

World News7 years ago

UN refugee chief urges the world to spend more on Africa

…As Croatia, Slovenia remain deadlocked in border dispute*** The United Nations refugee chief is urging the international community to commit more resources toward helping refugees in...

Malian president condoles with Macron over killing of French soldiers by jihadists

Economy7 years ago

Macron visits Africa amid anger over human trafficking and slavery

…As Fed Govt meets Italy over 26 Nigerians’ burial, demands victims’ identities*** The French president, Emmanuel Macron, will start a four-day visit to Africa on Monday amid growing...

Ajaokuta steel coy can employ 10,000 workers – Society

Economy7 years ago

Nigerian Steel Manufacturer saves Economy N236bn

...As Zimbabwean minister says Africa needs to diversify exports, improve infrastructure*** African Industries Group, Nigeria’s major private sector steel manufacturer, yesterday, said that it saves the country $650...

Senate probes N2.5bn NDDC Water Hyacinth Project

Economy7 years ago

Senate cuts Power Dams Charge to 10%

…As China exports drought-resistant rice farming technique*** The Senate, yesterday, reduced from 30 per cent to 10, charge imposed on the total revenue generated from the operations...

Accidents7 years ago

Storm Nate: At least 22 dead in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras

As Libyans flee by boat amid `terrible’ violence at home Tropical Storm Nate has killed at least 22 people in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras before it...