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Kenya Seeks to Host Africa Recording Academy Hub, Boost Creative Economy with Grammy Organizers' Support

Kenya Seeks to Host Africa Recording Academy Hub, Boost Creative Economy with Grammy Organizers' Support

Kenya Seeks to Host Africa Recording Academy Hub, Boost Creative Economy with Grammy Organizers' Support

Nigerian Minister Bosun Tijani Withdraws from ITU Deputy Secretary-General Race to Focus on National Digital Economy Agenda

Nigerian Minister Bosun Tijani Withdraws from ITU Deputy Secretary-General Race to Focus on National Digital Economy Agenda

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced his withdrawal from the race for the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In a statement released on his LinkedIn page, Minister Tijani cited 'careful consideration' as the reason for his decision, stating that he intends to prioritize and focus on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformative agenda for Nigeria’s digital economy. He acknowledged that the opportunity to serve as an elected official at the ITU would have been historic for Nigeria, marking the first time in the organization's 160-year history that a Nigerian would hold such a role. However, his commitment to national responsibilities ultimately guided his choice.

German Public Shows Strong Preference for European Data Center Operators Over U.S. and Chinese Firms

German Public Shows Strong Preference for European Data Center Operators Over U.S. and Chinese Firms

German Public Shows Strong Preference for European Data Center Operators Over U.S. and Chinese Firms

Six Nigerian Nationals to be Extradited to U.S. for $6 Million Romance Scam

Six Nigerian Nationals to be Extradited to U.S. for $6 Million Romance Scam

Six Nigerian nationals, arrested in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2021, are being extradited to the United States. They are accused of defrauding over 100 American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams. The individuals are alleged members of the Black Axe, an organized criminal network identified by Interpol as a significant perpetrator of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance, cryptocurrency, and investment scams. The suspects will be handed over to officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Secret Service to face charges of wire fraud and money laundering. This extradition follows a broader Interpol operation targeting West African organized crime groups, which resulted in 58 arrests and the identification of 263 suspects involved in similar criminal activities. The operation aimed to disrupt money laundering, identify high-value targets, seize assets, and support prosecutions.

Nigeria says 2 of its nationals killed in South Africa as anti-migrant tensions flare

Nigeria says 2 of its nationals killed in South Africa as anti-migrant tensions flare

Nigeria says two nationals have been killed in South Africa as tensions run high over anti-immigrant protests there

Former Glencore Oil Executives Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges in UK

Former Glencore Oil Executives Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges in UK

Former Glencore Oil Executives Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges in UK

Exyte Expands Data Center Operations in Paris Region, Bolstering Digital Infrastructure

Exyte Expands Data Center Operations in Paris Region, Bolstering Digital Infrastructure

Exyte Expands Data Center Operations in Paris Region, Bolstering Digital Infrastructure

Dangote Group Plans Major Shipping Fleet Expansion to Boost Nigerian Maritime Industry

Dangote Group Plans Major Shipping Fleet Expansion to Boost Nigerian Maritime Industry

Dangote Group Plans Major Shipping Fleet Expansion to Boost Nigerian Maritime Industry

Nigeria Commences Local Production of Advanced Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria

Nigeria Commences Local Production of Advanced Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria

Health Textiles Nigeria FZE, a new manufacturing facility, has begun operations in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the fight against malaria. This facility, wholly owned by Vestergaard Sàrl, a global leader in malaria prevention, is the first in Nigeria to produce dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). These nets, specifically PermaNet® Dual, are designed to combat insecticide resistance and received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023. The WHO has also recognized Health Textiles Nigeria as a Vestergaard production site. At full capacity, the facility is projected to produce 10 million nets annually and create over 600 jobs. This initiative stems from a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024 between Vestergaard and Nigeria's Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), aiming to strengthen local production capacity and establish Nigeria as West Africa's first manufacturing hub for these advanced mosquito nets.

Nigeria’s parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence

Nigeria’s parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence

Nigeria's parliament is suspending official visits to South Africa indefinitely over anti-immigrant protests targeting Africans

Cape Town Businesses Report Increased Confidence in City Service Delivery

Cape Town Businesses Report Increased Confidence in City Service Delivery

Cape Town Businesses Report Increased Confidence in City Service Delivery

Nigeria Initiates Local Production of Dual-Active Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria

Nigeria Initiates Local Production of Dual-Active Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria

Nigeria has begun the local production of next-generation dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated mosquito nets. This initiative aims to bolster malaria prevention efforts and enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities within the country. The facility, Health Textiles Nigeria FZE, is wholly owned by Vestergaard Sàrl and is the first of its kind in Nigeria to produce these specific nets. The product, PermaNet® Dual, is designed to address the increasing challenge of insecticide resistance and received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announced this development, highlighting its alignment with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). This move is expected to significantly contribute to the country's fight against malaria, a disease that disproportionately affects the African Region, accounting for the majority of global cases and deaths.