On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly’s 79th session (UNGA 79), US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar to discuss the growing US-Nigeria partnership. The meeting touched on a wide range of issues, including security, trade, investment, and health. In particular, Ms Thomas-Greenfield reaffirmed the … Read more
Fast-rising singer GyC, real name Fortune Kingsley, says his track “Woman” is to promote female empowerment during Bullion Records‘ ambitious West African tour. The tour, which kicked off on 11 July, celebrates regional talent and cultural exchange in Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Abidjan. GyC, Bullion Records’ rising star, is headlining the tour with his infectious … Read more
Over the past year, the price of cocoa has more than tripled, significantly impacting both consumers and small food manufacturers. These companies, which rely heavily on cocoa to produce chocolate, are grappling with unprecedented challenges due to soaring costs. Historically, the cost of a metric tonne of cocoa hovered around $2,500. However, in April, cocoa … Read more
Mdundo has identified Nigerian music sensations Kizz Daniel and Mercy Chinwo as the artistes with the most downloads on its platform. Kizz Daniel was named the highest-downloaded male artiste, while Mercy Chinwo received the award for the highest-downloaded female artiste. The platform revealed this at an exclusive event at The House, Lagos, titled “Commercialisation of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to effectively address the challenges confronting the region. Speaking during a meeting with the Senegalese President at the State House, President Tinubu said West Africa must work together to defeat the … Read more
The African Technology Policy Network (ATPN) has announced a collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and some Nigerian universities to establish a research and innovation funding body in Nigeria. The Executive Director of the ATPN, Nicholas Ozor, said the establishment of a research and innovation funding organisation would enable Nigerian tertiary institutions to … Read more
Workers collect dry cocoa beans in front of the store of a cocoa cooperative in the village of Hermankono on Nov. 14, 2023. Sia Kambou | Afp | Getty Images Analysts believe the cost of the core chocolate ingredient may have room to extend its record-breaking run, with no sign of significant demand destruction yet … Read more
ACCRA, Ghana – ECOWAS flag with member flags at the second extraordinary summit on the political situation in Burkina Faso, in Accra, Ghana, on February 3, 2022. Photo by NIPAH DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images Three West African countries currently under the rule of military juntas have announced plans to exit the Economic Community of West … Read more
