By Taiye Olayemi The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX 2024), a premier event showcasing Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries will be held in Algiers, Algeria, from October 16-19, 2024. The four-day event offers a unique platform for creatives from across the continentContinue Reading

By Salisu Sani-Idris Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has appealed to the Senate to expedite its screening process to confirm the appointment of the new Executive Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu recently approvedContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi No fewer than 1,500 children in Lagos received academic materials from the women fellowship of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Rose of Sharon parish, in Ikeja. The children within Ikeja and Shomolu communities were given school bags, mathematical sets, pencils, erasers, exercise books, water bottlesContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi Organisers of IPADA Carnival, a cultural tourism programme, say no fewer than 1,500 African artistes are expected to perform at the forthcoming event. Mr Salvation Alibor, Co-Founder, XPark360, a financial partner for the carnival, on Monday disclosed this during a stakeholders meeting, while unveiling programmes for theContinue Reading

In a bid to revolutionize agriculture in Katsina State, Governor Dr. Dikko Umar Radda led a delegation to China to seal partnerships with leading agricultural equipment manufacturers. The visit, facilitated by Mr. Xu Xianrui, Managing Director of Woerka Nigeria Company Limited, and Ambassador Bernard Oshi of Ben 10 Equipment Inc.,Continue Reading