Africa

Fashion and Data Combine to Create Iconic African Designs

The power of technology and fashion have combined in a thought-provoking project that demonstrates how data can transform African cities.…

6 years ago

Unleashing the great potential of Africa’s youth to achieve sustainable development

FAO Director-General stresses the need to create more jobs for youth and build capacity in rural areas to use digital…

6 years ago

China’s arms sales rise as it vies with US for influence on the world stage

THE rivalry between America and China has seen both sides step up international arms sales and transfers as they seek…

6 years ago

Sheraton Hotel set to enthrall the city with Femi Kuti live concert

Sheraton Lagos Hotel will host the living legend, Femi Kuti, live in concert, on 22nd September, 2018. Curated in partnership…

6 years ago

AfDB Mourns Passing of ex- UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan

THE African Development Bank, (AfDB) has learned with deep sadness the news of the death of Kofi A. Annan, former…

6 years ago

Africa’s fortunes will shape the world, says Osinbajo at Google for Nigeria Event

“This Century is Africa’s Century. Why? Because Africa will, for good or ill, play the defining role in global development. …

6 years ago

Action needed to end deadly clashes between African herders, farmers: UN chief

AT LEAST 80 people in central Nigeria were killed in land disputes between the two sides this week. However, this…

6 years ago

EDUCATION: Tech U signs MoU with Texas varsity on exchange programmes

A new vista in higher education in Nigeria was opened as Technical University (Tech U), Ibadan signed a Memorandum of…

6 years ago

Veteran cassava researchers win 2018 Golden Cassava Prize

…GCP21 recognizes the contribution of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to cassava research and development. A Principal Scientist and…

6 years ago

Ghana, others to patronise Dangote’s refinery

Petroleum importing African nations and major oil distributors based in Ghana have expressed readiness to patronise the Dangote Oil Refinery…

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