Rains Bless Grand Opening of Things Fall Apart Festival Village in Enugu

Gentle rains fell over Enugu this morning as the Things Fall Apart Festival Village officially opened at the Centre for Memories — Ncheta Ndigbo, marking the start of a weeklong…

Nigeria’s Healthcare Drain: $1.1bn Lost Annually to Medical Tourism – Afreximbank

Nigeria continues to lose an estimated $1.1 billion every year to medical tourism, a situation the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says is draining vital foreign exchange and stalling much-needed investments…

ECOWAS, Tourism Stakeholders Urge Stronger Commitment to Free Movement Across West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with leading tour operators from across the sub-region, has called for urgent and coordinated action to improve the implementation…

Nigeria is Afreximbank’s Largest Beneficiary with $52 Billion in Interventions – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) has injected approximately $52 billion into Nigeria through trade and project financing since its founding in 1993. This…

Morocco to Revisit 2004 Trade Deal with Turkey Amidst Soaring Trade Deficit

The Moroccan government has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive review of its 2004 Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey, following a significant and growing trade imbalance that has raised…

South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Revamp Transport, Drive Green Economy

South Africa’s efforts to modernize its ailing transportation infrastructure and accelerate its shift toward a more sustainable, low-carbon economy received a major boost as the World Bank approved a $1.5…

Ghana and UAE Partner in $1 Billion Pact to Establish Africa’s Largest AI and Technology Hub

In a historic move set to transform Africa’s digital future, the governments of Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark $1 billion bilateral agreement to build…

Zambia’s Railway Roars Back to Life: A New Era for Travel & Trade Dawns

After years of decline, Zambia’s railway network is experiencing a resurgence, promising to revitalize both passenger travel and trade across the nation. A combination of strategic investments, rehabilitation efforts, and…

Seychelles Secures Seat on UN Tourism Executive Council, Championing Sustainable Tourism in Africa

The Republic of Seychelles has been elected to the prestigious Executive Council of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) for the 2025-2029 term, signaling a significant step forward for…