FedEx reports $1.6 billion economic impact in MEISA for FY25

FedEx Corp. released its 2025 Global Economic Impact Report today (November 4, 2025), outlining how the company contributed $126 billion in direct and indirect economic activity worldwide during fiscal year 2025. The report, produced with Dun &...

Ruto pushes for global equity, Africa's fair share

President William Ruto during the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha on November 4, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto on Tuesday delivered a powerful pan-African message at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha,...

The Result Of President Tinubu’s Hard Decision To Fix Nigeria Economy Are Emerging-Senator Dafinone

LAGOS NOVEMBER 4TH (URHOBOTODAY)–In a revealing interview on Meet the Lawmaker”, Senator Ede Dafinone spoke candidly on Nigeria’s economic recovery, youth empowerment, leadership values, and his vision for a better nation. He defended President...

UK, Global Rights Rally to Empower Women in Africa’s Peacebuilding Movement

The United Kingdom, in collaboration with Global Rights and key development stakeholders, has launched a renewed drive to empower women and strengthen their participation in peacebuilding and conflict-resolution efforts across Africa. The...

NUPRC’s Gbenga Komolafe Makes List of Continental Experts to Speak at Pan-African Parliament 2025 Session

Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has been listed among leading continental experts invited to address the Sixth Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in November...

CIIE reaffirms China's pledge to share its development opportunities

At the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), China will not only showcase products and technologies but also highlight its progress in further opening up. A key indicator of this commitment is the continued reduction of items on negative...

Tinubu receives Prof. Adenle, winner of inaugural global M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received Professor Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert who recently won the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. President...

Keyamo asks African nations to strengthen air traffic management capacity

Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, has asked African countries to strengthen their air traffic management (ATM) capacity through strategic recruitment, training, and retention of skilled personnel to ensure safer...

Tanzania’s peace ranking and investor confidence at risk as President Hassan is sworn in amid unrest

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in for another term following a disputed election overshadowed by an internet blackout, curfews, and reports of violence the latest in a growing pattern of contested polls across Africa where incumbents...

2 MS cities full of history, culture among Top 10 scenic Southern towns 

Looking for a new place to visit or want to go back to an old favorite that operates at a slower pace? Mississippi has plenty of small towns brimming with charm, great food, shopping, entertainment options and historic buildings to visit. World...

Confidence in Nigeria's economy continues to dip following Trump's threat to attack

Reports on Monday indicated that Nigeria's dollar bonds fell sharply after US President Donald Trump threatened military action against the West African country for the government's failure to stop what the United States has identified as a...

Striking Fashion Trends Embraced by African Women

African fashion has become a global force, radiating color, confidence, and cultural pride. Across the continent, African women are redefining style by blending traditional aesthetics with modern flair. From vibrant prints to bold silhouettes, the...

TAFTA Empowers Female Entrepreneurs Through Women Entrepreneurs Development Programme (WEDP)

Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) has successfully concluded its Women Entrepreneurs Development Programme (WEDP); a three-day hybrid bootcamp designed to equip female entrepreneurs with the practical knowledge, tools, and confidence to grow and...

Tinubu receives Prof. Adenle, Food and Peace Prize winner

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received Professor Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert who recently won the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. He congratulated Adenle for winning...

ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years With Second African Public Square In Abuja

To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the African Leadership Center (ALC), the Amandla Institute, and CODESRIA, hosted the Second Continental African Public Square (APS)...

Age Africa equips girls with financial literacy

Advancing Girls’ Education in Africa (Age Africa) has launched a programme to equip girls with essential financial management skills to change their mindsets about money and promote self-reliance. Speaking on Saturday in Blantyre when at least 50...

W. Africa Crude-Steady as freight, geopolitics play out

West African crude oil differentials were steady on Friday as traders digested sellers’ higher offer levels, as well as fluctuating freight rates and the extent of demand from buyers looking for non-Russian crude due to Western sanctions. * Offer...

Christian Professionals in Africa Condemn Persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Call for Government Action

They emphasize that the millings, abductions, and displacements in Nigeria “are not abstract tragedies” but “stories of faith, resilience, and pain.” Making reference to Articles 3, 17, and 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that...

Between Conflict and Collapse: The Need for Ceasefire and Aid in Africa

As global attention remains focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, the crisis in Gaza, and the recent stand-off between Israel and Iran, Africa is witnessing its most severe wave of conflicts and humanitarian suffering since 1946. The African...

Junaid Chaudhry seeks stronger maritime ties with Romania to boost blue economy

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Romanian Ambassador Dr. Dan Stoenescu discussed closer cooperation between Karachi Port and Romania’s Port of Constana, focusing on...