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Ex-lawmaker urges Africa to shift from climate pledges to action
Former Nigerian lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, urges African nations to move from climate pledges to concrete action and implementation, emphasizing African-led so Read More:…
Nigeria, 163 Countries to Back UN Resolution for Larger Africa on World Map
Nigeria has joined 163 other countries to endorse an African-led UN resolution seeking fairer world maps that accurately reflect Africa’s true geographical size.The UN General Assembly adopted the historic “Correct
How Africa can accelerate intra-African trade momentum
Boosting trade flows amongst African countries remains a key economic priority. There is significant opportunity to accelerate the growing intra-African read more How Africa can accelerate intra-African trade momentum
Top 10 African countries legally permitted to live in South Africa
South Africa remains one of Africa’s biggest migration destinations, attracting workers, students, business owners, families and people seeking protection from across the continent. The post Top 10 African countries…
AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Africa’s markets face fresh growth, debt, investment pressures
This week’s stories show an African economy caught between external shocks, fiscal pressure and renewed investment ambitions. South Africa’s contraction read more AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Africa’s markets face fresh…
Africa cannot industrialise on private electricity —ITUC-Africa
•Challenges World Bank, AfDB’s Mission 300 strategy, backs public control of power The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has rejected the privatisation-driven…
ANALYSIS: US repeatedly votes against Africa’s interests at the UN
The US was the only country that voted against a recent Africa-sponsored resolution at the UN. The post ANALYSIS: US repeatedly votes against Africa’s interests at the UN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Yaya Touré Set To Make Champions League History, Hails ‘New Era’ For African Coaches
Yaya Touré is set to make history on Wednesday when Slovan Bratislava face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League, becoming the first African-born coach to lead a team in the competition.…
Nigeria adds second-highest airline seats in Africa in September, reaches 1.19 million
Nigeria added 322,800 scheduled airline seats in September 2026, taking its total capacity to 1.19 million seats and giving it the second-highest increase among Africa’s top 10 aviation markets, according to OAG African…
UK announces higher student visa funding requirement for students from 15 West African nations
The UK has raised the student visa funding requirement for students from 15 West African countries. This affects international students from West Africa.
EU, EIB Invest €108m to Boost African Entrepreneurship, Create 15,000 Jobs
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have invested €108 million through the Boost Africa initiative to support entrepreneurs across Africa, leveraging the
ACBF, Gates Foundation Urge African Governments to Invest in Leadership for Sustainable Reforms
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have called for increased investment in leadership development across Africa’s public sector, saying…
EU, EIB invest €108m to drive African entrepreneurship, create 15,000 jobs
The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have invested €108 million through the Boost Africa initiative to The post EU, EIB invest €108m to drive African entrepreneurship, create 15,000 jobs…
Nigerian churches drive rising cross-border payments across Africa, PAPSS says
Nigeria’s churches are playing an increasingly significant role in driving cross-border transactions across Africa, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mike…
Top 10 airlines in Africa by seat capacity in September 2026
Airlines serving African markets scheduled 25.8 million seats in September 2026, up 9.4% from a year earlier, according to aviation data provider OAG. The post Top 10 airlines in Africa by seat capacity in September…
Why Africa is yet to have its own tech billionaire class
Africa's tech sector has produced nine unicorns and billions in funding since 2015, yet no founder has become a dollar billionaire. Industry leaders say the answer lies in the structure of African capital markets.
How blended finance is closing West Africa’s energy gap
Schneider Electric SE is stepping up calls for private capital to flow into power projects for West African health facilities, read more How blended finance is closing West Africa’s energy gap
Why African tourism, creative stakeholders should bet on CCA platform
… As AfCFTA hosts roadshow in South Africa Riding on the success of the maiden edition of the Creatives Connect read more Why African tourism, creative stakeholders should bet on CCA platform
US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin bows out to South Africa’s Doig in three-set thriller
Ogunsakin, a product of Aurum Tennis Academy, fought for three sets before eventually going down 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to the South African The post US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin bows out to South Africa’s Doig in three-set…
AfDB unveils $5.1bn fund to shield Africa from energy, fertilizer shocks
The African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has approved a new response framework that could mobilise up to $5.1 billion to read more AfDB unveils $5.1bn fund to shield Africa from energy, fertilizer shocks
France targets new African Space Agency as Europe seeks escape from US dependence
France is deepening its engagement with Africa’s emerging space architecture as Europe seeks to strengthen its strategic autonomy in space, read more France targets new African Space Agency as Europe seeks escape from…
South Africa reaffirms commitment to Nigeria, seeks stronger investment, trade, cultural ties
The South African Consulate General, Lagos has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria, with focus on expanding read more South Africa reaffirms commitment to Nigeria, seeks stronger…
PAPSS expands across Africa as cross-border payments rise
PAPSS plans to connect all African countries within five years, driving cross-border payments and AfCFTA goals. Learn about the PAPSS expansion. Read More:…
Why Nigeria is a leader in Africa’s Payment System —Mike Ogbalu III, PAPSS CEO
Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mike Ogbalu III, in a media session in Lagos recently, speaks on the importance of this Continental payment infrastructure to…
Nigeria to lead Africa in real estate growth through 2029 —Report
Nigeria is projected to record the fastest real estate market growth among major African economies over the next five years, driven by rapid urbanisation, growing population and rising demand for housing, according to…
Africa Built This. Now It Must Own It
SPECIAL REPORT By Bashir Yusuf Ibrahim Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the largest in the world, opens to public investors this week. It is the most consequential bet on African industrial
Gwandu renews call for 600MHz spectrum allocation across Africa to boost rural connectivity
Speaking during a keynote address at the 2026 Spectrum Management Conference in Tunis on Monday, Gwandu urged African countries to push for the allocation and identification of the 600MHz band for International Mobile…
The architecture of African growth
Part II: The Doorway Is Visibility One of Africa’s greatest economic paradoxes is that millions of people are working every day, yet much of their work remains invisible. Across the continent, entrepreneurs are building…
Xenophobia: Opportunities for locals not improving despite forced exit of ‘illegal’ immigrants from S/Africa
It has been months since over 178,000 African immigrants left South Africa over immigration crackdown and anti-immigration protests, including 1,695 read more Xenophobia: Opportunities for locals not improving despite…
Itele reacts as Koleoso becomes most-viewed African film on YouTube with 141.6m views
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Itele d'Icon has taken to his social media page to celebrate his hit movie Koleoso's landmark achievement across Africa.
Fund family planning to fight insecurity in West Africa, gynaecologists tell govts
Gynaecologists urge West African governments to fund family planning, linking high fertility rates and population growth to regional insecurity and extremi Read More:…
EU, EIB Okay €500m To Support Nigerian, African Entrepreneurs
The European Union and the European Investment Bank have mobilised more than €500 million in funding and leveraged investments to support entrepreneurs, innovation and business growth across Africa, with Nigeria…
S/African Afrophobia: All eyes on AU
President Bola Tinubu was right to take South Africa’s recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks to the African Union (AU). Speaking for him at the AU’s 21st Extraordinary Session in Luanda, Vice President Kashim…
Boeing projects 1,165 new aircraft deliveries to Africa by 2045
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing projects that African airlines will take delivery of 1,165 new commercial aircraft between 2026 and 2045 as carriers expand their fleets to meet rising air travel demand. The post Boeing…
NCDMB Urges Africa To Turn Resource Wealth Into Industrial Power
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has urged African governments to develop well-tailored local content strategies capable of converting the continent’s abundant natural resources into…
Prof. Gwarzo: Building Institutions, Empowering Africa’s Next Generation
By Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo represents a distinctive generation of African leaders who have moved beyond the conventional understanding of education as merely imparting knowledge…
Afreximbank targets $50bn deals at 2027 Lagos trade fair
…Says AfCFTA key to unlocking Africa’s trade potential By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, is targeting more than $50 billion in trade and investment deals at the 2027…
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria returns for its 12th edition — And the future wears Africa
Fresh from the success of Africa Fashion Week London, its sister platform Africa Fashion Week Nigeria returns to Lagos this read more Africa Fashion Week Nigeria returns for its 12th edition — And the future wears Africa
See the Shortlisted African Writers for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing
The Caine Prize for African Writing is one of the most coveted awards for any African literary writer because it celebrates some of the best stories published by African writers in the past year. First awarded in 2000…
South Africa’s Romanda Hombir Crowned Miss World Africa 2026!
South Africa’s Romanda Hombir has been crowned Miss World Africa 2026 after reaching the Top 6 at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam, while Eritrea also made history with a Top 6 finish. The post South Africa’s Romanda Hombir…
