2023: INEC should be empowered to allow Nigerians in Diaspora vote
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A University Don, Professor Mohammed Bello Magaji has called on relevant authorities in the country to empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow Nigerians in Diaspora to participate in 2023 general elections and subsequent elections in the country. Magaji is an Associate Law Professor at the American University in
‘Bigger than me’: Vikings with African heritage part of growing wave in NFL
Rookie linebacker Brian Asamoah’s Ghanaian heritage is at the forefront of every step he takes during Vikings practices. An outline of Africa is printed on his custom thigh pads, a symbol visible through his thin white practice pants that represents not only his Ghanaian-born parents and many family members there but also an increasing number
Sri Lanka crisis: What Africa, others should learn
The recent crisis in Sri Lanka, a small country and developing economy with a population of 22 million people, has continued to take over a large space of world news. People’s power evicts Rajapaska A massive crowd of protesters stormed the presidential palace despite efforts by security operatives to barricade the way to the palace,
Why African champs Banyana rank below Nigeria
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis (left) and her players continue to be hailed for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Photo: BackpagePix SPORT The women’s football world rankings released by Fifa on Friday left some confused as to why Banyana Banyana, despite being African champions, are still ranked below Nigeria. Nigeria, who
KEPSA SMEs Accelerator Program 2022 for young Kenyan Entreprneurs
Application Deadline: August 19, 2022 The SMEs Accelerator Program is an initiative by KEPSA with support from the Embassy of Ireland in Kenya, to support SMEs in quickly increasing the value of their businesses. It will involve intensive training and mentorship sessions to bolster their current strategies, accelerate their growth, and help them pivot or
Tizeti Targets Pan-African Expansion with New Products to Achieve 100% Broadband Access, Explores Public Offering – TechEconomy.ng
In line with its commitment to bridge the digital gap in Africa, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet and voice service provider, Tizeti, is set to expand its operations within Nigeria and Ghana, and into new neighboring Cote d’Ivoire and Togo in addition to mulling listing its Nigerian Subsidiary. With over 2.8 million subscribers on its
Blinken visits South Africa, two others in new Africa tour
Antony Blinken, U.S secretary of state. Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, has arrived in Africa for his three-nation tour of the continent. He arrived in South Africa along with his entourage in the early hours of Sunday. From South Africa, Blinken will visit Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is the second
It’s Africa’s turn – Mensa Otabil
The General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has said that the African continent will see a turnaround and become a destination for job seekers from America and Europe. Justifying his position on the shift in Africa’s fortunes, he said his positive outlook of the continent is not premised on
Bluechip Launches in Europe Following Successful Pan-African Expansion
Bluechip Technologies, Nigeria’s leading provider of business application and data management solutions, announces its European launch following growing demand for its products and services. The strategic expansion positions the company as a new competitive entrant in the EU market offering data warehousing and analytics products as well as highly experienced senior data engineers from its Nigeria
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Delegation to Drive Ghana’s Oil, Natural Gas and Electrification Opportunities at African Energy Week 2022 in Cape Town South Africa
Hon. Freddie Blay, Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has confirmed his participation at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com) conference and exhibition, Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector, which will take place from October 18-21 this year in Cape Town. As the head of the board of