Africa

Nigeria Set to Become Africa’s Third-Largest Economy in 2026

Nigeria, Africa’s fourth-largest economy in 2025, is poised to climb to third place in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025 edition) shows Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current...

Applications Open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2026

Applications have opened for the 2026 edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a three-month hybrid programme designed for growth-stage technology startups across the continent. The accelerator brings together cohorts of 10 to 15 startups, offering a combination of...

South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Launches $8 Billion Country Programme to Boost Trade and Industrial Development

The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a historic step for one of Africa’s largest economies and deepening the country’s financial sovereignty. South Africa becomes the 54th member...

Hon. Phrank Shaibu Named AU Ambassador to Pan-African Agenda 2063

Hon. Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has been appointed Ambassador and member of the Governing Council of the Pan-African Agenda 2063 by the African Union (AU). Shaibu officially assumed his role...

Durban–Réunion Air Link Set to Take Off as Charter Service

A new air link between Durban, South Africa, and Réunion Island will soon take off, initially operating as a charter service rather than a regular commercial flight.Collaboration Between Operators The flights are being launched through a partnership between Engage Connection...

House Committee Threatens to Compel Banks, Agencies Amid Probe of Agricultural Intervention Funds

The Ad hoc Committee of the House of Representatives investigating agricultural subsidies, intervention funds, and aid programmes from 2015 to 2025 has expressed frustration over repeated disregard for parliamentary invitations by key government agencies and financial institutions. During a resumed...

INEC Warns Electorate Against Misusing PVCs, Urges Replacement Through CVR Centres

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday warned Nigerians against defacing, misplacing, or improperly handling their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), citing the high cost of producing the cards. Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Anambra State,...

Nigerian Army, France Strengthen Defence Cooperation

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening military cooperation with France following a high-level meeting with the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo, in Abuja. The strategic engagement, held...

EFCC Witness Tells Court Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Not Linked to Local Government Fund Transfers

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, was not mentioned in any of the local government transactions under investigation. The...

Nigeria’s Livestock Ministry Pledges Partnership with World Bank and AfDB to Tackle Climate Change

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to address climate change challenges in Nigeria’s livestock sector while promoting sustainable growth and inclusive development. The...

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CLEAR FOR TAKEOFF 03 – THE CUSTOMER IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT, BUT THEY SHOULD BE HEARD

There is a familiar saying in business, "The customer is always right." Nice idea but slightly more complicated in...