By Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON The world has never suffered from a scarcity of ideas. Nations and civilisations have risen on the strength of visionaries, and they have also crumbled under the weight of ideas left in the dusty…
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has advocated climate positive growth for job and wealth creation to deal with extreme poverty in Africa. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the 23rd Chief S.L. Edu Memorial lecture on…
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stated that the current cultural renaissance in Africa has positively influenced the continent’s image. He noted that the global achievements of genres like Afrobeats, along with Africa’s cuisine and overall culture,…
By Esther Agbo The Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, known for its commitment to driving sustainable development, is set to host the 8th edition of its highly anticipated Breakfast Dialogue (BFD) on October 10, 2024. The event, which has established…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world’s mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cen of cobalt, and 54 per cent of manganese, yet underdevelop. The President attributed the continent’s underdevelopment…
By Omobolaji Adekunle The Ogun State government has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the UK’s Manufacturing Africa program and Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd to revolutionise the state’s manufacturing sector. This collaboration aims to enhance the industrial ecosystem, create high-quality jobs,…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has described the death toll from Mpoxas unacceptable, calling for urgent action to enhance cross-border surveillance. The Director-General of the centre, Dr Jean Kaseya, expressed concern over the Mpox situation at…
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has said the country must be a key voice in the conversations to improve foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mamman spoke during a breakfast meeting at the 2024 Education…
By Kenechukwu Aguolu Africa, a continent teeming with unparalleled natural wealth and boundless potential, has long grappled with the paradox of underdevelopment. However, many African nations are still mired in poverty, instability, and underachievement. While the complexities of this plight…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will continue to play strategic roles in the affairs of the African continent at all times. Tinubu said this on Friday while receiving the letters of credence from the Ambassadors of Egypt, Pakistan and Greece…
