Ethiopia contracts Chinese companies to complete Nile dam construction
In a bid to accelerate the pace of the construction of Ethiopia’s strategic dam, the country has contracted the services of two Chinese companies. The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) on Tuesday signed a contract worth $40m with China Gezhouba Group … Continue reading Ethiopia contracts Chinese companies to complete Nile dam construction
Sterling Bank partners with foundation on health
Sterling Bank Plc has partnered the Leah Foundation to create awareness on breast and cervical cancers through a movie titled ‘Diamonds in the Sky’. In a statement, the First Lady of Kwara State and Founder, Leah Foundation, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, … Continue reading Sterling Bank partners with foundation on health
NBA, FIBA to start African league
The NBA and FIBA jointly announced their plan Saturday afternoon to launch a basketball league featuring 12 club teams across Africa – marking the first time the NBA will be part of the operation of a league outside of North … Continue reading NBA, FIBA to start African league
Obama to participate in African Basket Ball League Planning
Former President Barack Obama is lending his support to one of his favorite pastimes by helping the NBA and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) launch a new league in Africa to grow the game across the continent. “I’ve always loved basketball … Continue reading Obama to participate in African Basket Ball League Planning
Women in auto spare parts business form association in Ghana
Some women who deal in spare parts in Accra have come together to form an association. They are known as the Spare Parts Ladies Association (SPLA), the group also serves as the women’s wing of the Abossey-Okai Spare Parts Dealers … Continue reading Women in auto spare parts business form association in Ghana
EU flags come down in Brexit Britain
At a flag-making workshop in northern England, orders for Union Jacks are flying off the production line while the EU’s blue-and-yellow standard is proving less and less popular. Flying Colours, which makes flags for Britain’s royal palaces, has seen EU … Continue reading EU flags come down in Brexit Britain
Elections postponement a global disgrace –Fela Durotoye
The presidential candidate of Alliance for New Nigeria, Mr Fela Durotoye, has described the postponement of the elections until next Saturday as a global disgrace. “We are so disappointed with the announcement of the postponement of the elections. It (the … Continue reading Elections postponement a global disgrace –Fela Durotoye
Elections shift: I am shocked by INEC’s action —Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed shock that the presidential election was postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, a few hours before its conduct. Atiku, who spoke at his residence in Yola, Adamawa … Continue reading Elections shift: I am shocked by INEC’s action —Atiku
INEC postpones elections till February 23
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections till 23, February 2019. The governorship and house of assembly, FCT area council elections have also been shifted from 2 March to 9 March. INEC chairman, Professor … Continue reading INEC postpones elections till February 23
I haven’t fled Nigeria —Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday said he has not fled Nigeria, contrary to a social media report that he had travelled out of the county ahead of the presidential election scheduled for Saturday. Obasanjo spoke with newsmen at his … Continue reading I haven’t fled Nigeria —Obasanjo
