Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua won the IBF world heavyweight title on Saturday with a sensational second round knockout of American rival, Charles Martin. Taking to his twitter account after the victory, the new champion wrote: “An unforgettable night”. Olympic champion Joshua, 26, had Martin on the canvas twice in the second round to record his […]
Trade not aid. It’s an idea we hear quite a bit in reference to Africa. Last summer, when Barack Obama addressed the African Union – the first US president to do so – he made sure to bring it up: “So many Africans have told me, we don’t want just aid, we want trade that […]
THE Biafra Nations Youth League (BNYL) has called for unity among all the organisations advocating for the independence of the region. The call comes ahead of the All Biafra Conference initiated by the Organisation of Emerging African States, scheduled for Ghana on May 27. Aghaulor Godspower, Public Relations Officer of BNYL, confirmed they had received […]
President of Webisco International Federation of Women Entrepreneur and Tourism in Nigeria, Chief Magaret Fabiyi, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to appoint politicians to head tourism parastatals. Fabiyi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja said that it would be a retrogressive step to appoint politicians as head of […]
“If you don’t have ambition, you should not be alive” ~Aliko Dangote It is apparent that Nigeria has a large youth population. Its also apparent that the vast ma-jority of these youth are seeking for guidance, mentorship, and inspiration. They are the millennial generation who are eager to break new ground, aspire for great heights […]
When Chinese-looking persons enter the Nairobi City Market or Massai Market Fair in Kenya’s capital, they are often greeted with “Ni Hao” as they pass shops and stands. Some local shop-keepers have a broader Mandarin vocabulary, which helps them sell African woodcarvings, fabric, or other local souvenirs to Chinese tourists. China has recently become the […]
As Swiss International Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of a license agreement with the owning company of Alisa Hotel Accra, it has equally appointed Dr. Wasiu Babalola as the Managing Director, Africa, Swiss International Hotel. The agreement starts May 1, 2016 and this marks the entry of Swiss International in Ghana, the Company’s 5th […]
The Muslim Community in Enugu State yesterday urged Nigerians to desist from painting Islam “black”, stressing that the religion would not condone activities targeted at undermining human existence and freedom. The Community also dismissed as “untrue” news making the rounds that an Enugu girl, Ifesinachi Ani, was abducted, forcefully converted to Islam and married off […]
Travelling for a vacation at times can be a bit stressful when you have to pack and unpack at every transit point and changing flight to connection to your preferred destination. But having a lovely get away vacation doesn’t have to be stressful and expensive, says the Managing Director of Tour Brokers International, TBI, Mrs […]
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast, the upward progression will result from huge economic growth and investment in many African countries. The revelation came up during deliberations at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) headquarters in Nairobi in the run up to the Aviation Stakeholders Convention in Rwanda next month. Stakeholders said the […]
