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Africa PPP conference set to accelerate infrastructure projects in Africa
The Africa PPP Infrastructure Investment Partnerships Conference 2019 is expected to foster collaboration between public and ...
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UN expert visits Nigeria to examine state of adequate housing
The UN expert will examine various housing issues, including substandard housing conditions, forced evictions, access to ...
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AFC raises $233 million and ¥1 billion in debut Samurai facility
The dual-currency facility is the largest debut Samurai loan by an African issuer.
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ITU, Cisco to establish digital centres in Africa, other regions
The initiative targets people needing digital skills, students, entrepreneurs and policymakers.
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FEC proposes increase of VAT rate from 5 percent to 7.2 percent
Various commentators had expressed concerns about raising VAT rate in Nigeria, stating that a VAT hike would exacerbate the ...
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Presidential Election Petition Tribunal reaffirms Buhari's victory
The tribunal said none of the evidence provided by the petitioners proved the allegations.
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UK aid reduces 16 million tonnes of greenhouse gases
UK aid-supported climate projects have provided 26 million people with improved access to clean energy in the last eight years.
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IOM records show over 7,400 African migrant deaths in five years
The migrants reportedly die from starvation, dehydration, exposure to harsh weather conditions, vehicle accidents and violence ...
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UN condemns violence against foreign nationals in South Africa
The UN has called on all citizens and the international community to be vanguards and ambassadors of social cohesion.
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Zenith Bank hosts Aspire Music Festival
The music festival will feature musical performances by some of Nigeria’s biggest artistes, including Olamide, Flavour, ...
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Lancet report says malaria can be eradicated by 2050
According to 41 experts, malaria can be eradicated within a generation.
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Jim Ovia withdraws from further participation at World Economic Forum
The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc has withdrawn from further activities at the World Economic Forum Africa 2019 following ...
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Memfys Hospital and GE to improve disease diagnosis in Southeast Nigeria
Memfys is accredited by the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) for full training in neurosurgery, the only private health ...
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UK’s Azuri to deepen investment in solar solution in Africa
Azuri is a UK company providing pay-as-you-go solar power systems for lighting and TV systems.
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World Bank warns of advance fee fraud schemes using its name
Bank’s name was being falsely invoked to give the fraud schemes the appearance of authenticity and, in some cases, the ...
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Addis Ababa leads Africa in hotel room rates
The city has multiple demand drivers, such as a growing economy, successful airline and its status as the diplomatic capital for ...
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UK exporters face Brexit crunch
UNCTAD’s research indicates that a no-deal Brexit will result in UK export losses of at least $16 billion, representing ...
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FCMB extends free business finance training to entrepreneurs in Oyo State
FCMB is one of the participating banks appointed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to drive the N220 billion Development Fund ...
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Zenith Bank commends D’Tigress on back-to-back FIBA tournament victory
D’Tigress of Nigeria emerged African champions for the fourth time.
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FCMB sponsors Ojude Oba festival 2019
At the event, FCMB reiterated its commitment to supporting activities that promote and add value to Nigeria’s culture and ...
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AccorHotels, Ekulo sign deal for first Novotel hotel in Lagos
AccorHotels signed an agreement with Ekulo Group of Companies to manage the 170-room Novotel Victoria Island Lagos.