Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe CFR was a Nigerian banker, businessman co-founder, and visionary leader of Access Bank Plc. He lost his life in a helicopter crash in Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024. His death marked the end of an era for…
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has purchased a majority stake in Mavin Global, a Nigerian record company founded by the business mogul Don Jazzy. The deal is set to be finalized in the third quarter, pending regulatory approval. Mavin Global is home to…
Algeria officially inaugurated the world’s third-largest mosque, named Djamaa El-Djazair, and Africa’s largest, with a towering minaret at 265 meters (869 feet), ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was led by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, marking a significant milestone…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to lift some sanctions on Niger, Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. The decision came after extensive discussions during an extraordinary summit on political, peace, and security matters at the State House in…
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has announced his decision to step down when his term ends on April 2. However, he did not state a new date for the presidential election originally scheduled for Sunday, February 25. In a televised interview on February…
Kenya has decided to exempt passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from the $30 (£23) entry fee introduced last month to boost tourism and attract business travelers. The move follows the government’s decision to eliminate visa requirements for all…
Ayo Edebiri born in October 1995 is an African American comedian, writer, producer, and actress. Despite initial plans to study teaching at NYU, she shifted her focus to dramatic writing, marking the beginning of her journey into the entertainment and comedy industry.…
Mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou is making his second professional boxing bout in an epic fight with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. …
US has successfully repatriated 63 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria between October 2022 and December 2023. …
The Viradouro samba school wins the Rio 2024 Carnival, paying tribute to Afro-Brazilian heroes.…
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