Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to tackling sickle cell disease (SCD), with Abuja set to host the Global Congress on Sickle Cell Disease from June 3 to 6, 2025. Obiageli Nnodu, chairperson of the local organising committee, highlighted Nigeria’s critical role in the global fight, given its status as
The Federal Government has officially adopted a new roadmap aimed at transforming Nigeria’s electricity sector with the approval of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP). The policy, initially completed in December 2024 and submitted to the President, received formal approval at a recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. It
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Klaus Schwab, the founder and long-serving chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has officially resigned from his role. At 87, Schwab announced his decision to step down as both chair and member of the Board of Trustees, effective immediately. During a special board meeting held on April 20,
Nigeria is turning to South Africa for support in developing its solid minerals sector, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on oil. A new partnership agreement between the two nations focuses on sharing expertise, geological data, and mapping resources. Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, emphasized
In a strategic move to reduce its dependence on oil, Nigeria has entered into a new agreement with South Africa aimed at revitalizing its underutilized mining sector. The accord was announced on Thursday by Mines Minister Dele Alake. The partnership will include joint geological mapping with drone technology, data
Global mining and metals giant BHP says it is well positioned to thrive during current international instability and shifting trade policies. The company, listed in Australia, London, and South Africa, reported strong performance in its latest operational review, highlighting record production of copper and iron ore up to the end
South Africa has invited Nigeria to host a G20-related event in Abuja, a move that may deepen collaboration between the two largest economies on the continent. The invitation came from South Africa’s foreign minister, Ronald Lamola, during discussions with his Nigerian counterpart as preparations continue for the upcoming G20
Despite a temporary halt on higher US tariffs, southern African economies remain on edge as uncertainty looms over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) — a key trade pact that has allowed duty-free exports to the United States. President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on further
Thousands of tourism industry professionals from across the globe gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, for the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025. The event, which ran for three days starting April 9, brought together around 5,752 participants representing approximately 99 countries. Held annually, WTM Africa is a major platform
