Africa

Ade Adefeko: Nigeria Has One of the Lowest Agricultural Mechanisation Rates in Africa

Ade Adefeko says food is available in Nigeria but not affordable and blamed high costs on cyclical production and harvest.

1 month ago

Iyamu: CNG’s Future Depends on Gas Availability, Africa Should Focus on Renewable Energy

“We must not weave our policies around our inadequacies,” Akugbe Iyamu said, urging Nigeria to prioritise renewables over CNG.

3 months ago

Uzra Zeya: Nigeria Matters, Africa Shaped America’s Past, It’s Shaping Our Present and Future

The US Undersecretary of State said the recent interest in Africa by American officials is not a coincidence.

9 months ago

Nana Kwame Bediako: Africa Needs To Give Youth Chance To Lead Their Countries

He said Africa needs to merge its cultural leadership methods with modern democratic principles.

1 year ago

The Peak Performer Honours ARISE/THISDAY Publisher Obaigbena

Chairman and publisher of THISDAY newspaper and ARISE Global Media, Nduka Obaigbena has been honoured by The Peak Performer, TPP…

2 years ago

World Bank Seeks Global Efforts to Check Flow of Arms into Africa

The bank's financing to developing countries has expanded dramatically in recent years.

2 years ago

Arrived in Kenya a Princess, Left a Queen: How Destiny Found Elizabeth II in Africa

 It was 6 February 1952. King George VI had just bowed out, quietly, in his sleep.

2 years ago

US Identifies Bad Governance, Corruption as Motivations for Coups in Africa

The United States of America has condemned as unacceptable and out of vogue, any change of government in Africa except…

3 years ago

UN Approves $150m for Humanitarian Crises In Africa, Others

The United Nations has approved $150 million to boost underfunded humanitarian operations in 13 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia…

3 years ago

Africa Data Centre Launches $100m Facility In Nigeria

Tech company Africa Data Centre launches a $100m Data Centre in Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island with a lavish…

3 years ago

Climate Crisis Can’t be Fixed by Causing Energy Crisis in Africa, Buhari Says

Ahead of the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) which begins tomorrow, where world leaders are gathering in Glasgow, Scotland, Nigeria…

3 years ago

Tackling Migration in Africa – ARISE News Report

Migration experts say the growing trend of human trafficking and abuse of the rights of migrants is a huge challenge…

3 years ago

Google Announces $1bn Investment in African Internet Over Next Five Years

As a way of giving thousands of Africans access to fast and cheaper internet, Google has promised to invest $1…

3 years ago

Special Report: The Business of Luxury

    The global market for Luxury goods estimated at $224.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach…

3 years ago

Report: Nigeria’s CEOs Highest Paid in Africa

CEOs of Nigerian-listed companies are among sub-Saharan Africa’s highest earners, a new report by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) has indicated.…

3 years ago

WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Decries Low Rate of Covid Vaccination in Africa

Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has lamented the low rate of Covid-19 vaccination in…

3 years ago

In Boost for Africa, Senegal to Make Covid Shots Next Year

Senegal could begin producing COVID-19 vaccines next year under an agreement with Belgian biotech group Univercells aimed at boosting Africa's…

3 years ago

‘Twitter on the Continent’: Tech Giant Sets Up African HQ in Ghana

Twitter has announced its African presence by setting up a base of operations in Ghana. The tech giant said in…

4 years ago