Akin Adesina, the chairman of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is demanding better loan terms, faster debt restructurings, and a $25 billion infusion into the Africa Development Fund to prevent Africa from experiencing a lost decade. 

NAHCON to Complete Airlift of Nigerian Muslim Pilgrimage for Hajj on June 10 By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is hopeful it will conclude airlift of its 2024 Hajj pilgrims on or before 10th of June 2024. Yet to be...

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of approximately 1.2 million pilgrims from around the world.

Customs Modernisation Project to Check Extortion of Traders Trade By Martha Agas The Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), will check the extortion of traders by facilitating the comprehensive tracking of their goods from the beginning of the trade process until delivery. This...

Kolmani Oil: Reps Probe $3bn Investment, Says NNPCL Flouted Exploration Laws The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status of the oil exploration activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the Kolmani Oil Field covering Gombe and Bauchi States, alleged...

Policy House Africa Calls for Climate Action as Poverty and Hunger Worsen As African leaders gather for the 2024 Korea-Africa summit, Policy House International has issued a stark warning about the devastating impact of climate change on the continent. Despite accounting for less than 4%...