Forecast Puts Africa Economic Growth Ahead of Europe, Others
With two-thirds of Africans expected to live in cities by 2050, how Africa urbanises will be critical to the continent’s future growth and development, according to the African Economic Outlook…
ECOWAS, AfDB Ink Deal on Power, Grant Targets Nigeria-Benin Project
The West Africa Power Pool, a Specialized Institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the African Development Bank signed a grant agreement on Monday, May 23,…
Seven coordinated suicide bombs leaves 148 dead
Almost 150 people have been killed in seven near-simultaneous explosions claimed by Islamic State in northwestern Syria, Monday. The blasts targeted bus stations, hospitals and other civilian sites in two…
Court Gives EFCC Power to Detain Fani-Kayode for Another 21 Days
A Lagos State Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Bola Osunsanmi, has granted the application of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to continue to keep in its custody a former Minister…