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Ethiopia Reaffirms Right to Utilize Nile Water Amid Tensions with Egypt

Addis ababa: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy has issued a firm statement reinforcing the nation’s commitment to utilizing its Nile River resources, despite ongoing tensions with Egypt. The statement responds to Egypt’s recent hostile rhetoric regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and emphasizes Ethiopia’s determination to proceed with its developmental goals. According to […]

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Africa Shines at GITEX Global 2025: Unprecedented Exposure for Innovators and Investors

Dubai: The 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech and startup show, officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from over 180 countries. Among the most vibrant delegations this year are African innovators and investors, who are leveraging the […]

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Tinubu Departs Abuja for Rome to Attend Aqaba Security Summit

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Rome to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, focused on West Africa’s security crisis. This was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the high-level summit begins on Tuesday, bringing together African […]

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Digital Shift: Youths Embrace E-Books, Audiobooks for Convenience

Lagos: In an era dominated by smartphones and digital platforms, youths are increasingly turning to audiobooks and e-books for convenience and to reconnect with literature. For many youths, traditional reading has taken a digital turn. According to News Agency of Nigeria, in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, some youths expressed that e-books and audiobooks […]

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Traditional Ruler Praises Federal Government for Oyi River Bridge Fortification

Lokoja: The Federal Government has received commendation for the completion of the side walls on the River Oyi-Gada-biu bridge in Apata, situated in the Lokoja Local Government Area. The commendation was made by Olu Apata, Oba Frederick Balogun, who inspected the bridge and described the construction work as expertly done. The traditional ruler emphasized that […]