WEST AFRICA

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says West Africa must brace up for its growing population, which is projected to hit 650 million 2050, by providing quality basic education, healthcare and nutrition. He stated this on…

The European Union (EU) has approved €314 million in funds for Nigeria and six other partner countries in the region in a bid to ensure food security and nutrition in West Africa and the Sahel region following the war in Ukraine. …

Niger is pressing ahead with an initiative to talk to jihadists whose attacks have shaken the country’s southwest, amid fears that a new wave of bloodshed lies ahead. President Mohamed Bazoum first reached out to the jihadists “three…

Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun state has revealed the Agro Cargo Airport being built by his administration would turn Ogun into an agricultural hub of West Africa when it is completed next year. Abiodun, who said this while receiving…

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2021 edition received  8,800 entries with West Africa leading with 30.4%, followed by Eastern Africa with 28.8%. Southern Africa, Central Africa and North Africa and international acts have 22.9%,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized the need for countries in the West African sub-region and those in the Sahel, rocked by security challenges, to team up to confront the menace. The President made the call on Tuesday at the State…

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday France's operation battling militants in the West Africa’s Sahel region would come to an end with troops now operating as part of broader international efforts in the region. France, the…

The Nigerian government has urged Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts across West Africa to be ambitious towards a speedy growth of the sector. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali…

Amina Mohammed, Lafia Nigeria’s Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has paid a one day working visit to Nasarawa State where he commissioned the State Infectious Diseases, Diagnosis and Research Centre, Lafia. The centre…