At the 2025 China-Africa CEO Dialogue, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, made a powerful appeal for bold and collaborative action between China and Africa, urging leaders in business and policy circles to move beyond mere words and commit to concrete, sustainable partnerships. Speaking under the theme “Sustainable Development, Green
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing countries, according to a comprehensive analysis by The African Exponent, a respected business information source for entrepreneurs and investors. The report highlights Nigeria’s pivotal role in key sectors and underscores its growing economic influence across the continent. In the latest data reviewed, South Africa maintains
LAGOS — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday to lead the Nigerian leg of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th anniversary celebration and commission major infrastructure projects, including the much-anticipated Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The golden jubilee of the regional bloc, first flagged off in Accra last month, continues
A Nigerian professor based in the United States, Cyril Obi, has called on African countries to redefine democracy in a way that reflects African values, norms, and aspirations if the continent is to achieve lasting progress and greatness. Obi argued that the current model of democracy, largely borrowed from Western frameworks, has failed to deliver
Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has stated that Africa must attract over $600 billion in annual investments in the upstream oil and gas sector to meet its rapidly expanding energy demands and industrial growth. Komolafe made this known during the 2025 edition of the Africa Energies
In response to the continued spread of mpox across the African continent and beyond, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled an updated Continental Response Plan aimed at reinforcing efforts to control the outbreak and improve long-term management of the disease. This
SystemSpecs Holdings Ltd has rebranded its subsidiary, Deelaa, to Whatadeal, launching a comprehensive digital commerce platform designed to revolutionize travel, events, and e-commerce across Africa.The rebranding announcement comes at a time when Nigeria and the broader African continent are experiencing a surge in demand for integrated digital services. The e-commerce and travel sectors are poised
Africa’s Road to North America Intensifies as Key Contenders Emerge With five matchdays completed in the CAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Africa’s race for a spot at the global showpiece is heating up. Nine group winners will secure direct qualification, while four best runners-up will enter a playoff round. Here’s a breakdown
