The Lagos State Government is set to hold the maiden edition of a pan-African carnival, ‘Afropolis’, for the promotion of black cultural heritage, creativity and innovation.

Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Cultu…

Addis Ababa: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it has prequalified the first self-test for the hepatitis C virus (HCV), thus accelerating efforts towards elimination of the viral infection.

The OraQuick HCV self-tests ‘can provide a …

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), has granted Water Use Licences to BUA Cement and Penstock Energy Ltd.

During the presentation ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, NIWRMC Acting Executi…

Addis Ababa: The Digital Government Strategy and Government Enterprise Architecture 2024-2029 is poised to be transformative blue print for the government’s digital future, Innovation and Technology Minister Belete Molla said.

Opening the workshop on…

Stakeholders in the Extractive Industries have urged inclusiveness of all stakeholders and host communities to address inequalities in the mining sector.

They made the call on Wednesday, at the 2024 Multi-stakeholder Roundtable on ‘Enhancing Inclusiv…

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed commitment to building up-to-standard public toilets by using durable materials and ensuring high-quality finishing. ‘When we called on our citizens, many enthusiastically joined the Clean Ethiopia init…

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has urged member countries to fulfill their financial obligations towards establishing the Africa Energy Bank.

To ensure the bank’s operationalisation, the APPO Secretary-General, Dr Umar Ibrahim, …

The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has called for stronger cooperation from the States and Local Governments to strengthen interstate boundary management in the country.

Mr Adamu Adaji, the Director-General of the commission, made the call in an …