Browsing Tag
African
15 posts
African Games: Falconets aim for gold after 2 nil win over Uganda
Nigeria's U-20 Female Football team, Falconets will battle for the African Games Gold after they brushed past spirited Uganda 2-0 last night in the semifinal of the women’s football event in Cape Coast.
Respect democracy, ensure political stability – President Tinubu tells African Leaders
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy, rule of law, and ensure political stability.
Emzor hosts Oshoala to grand homecoming, supports football tournament for girls
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Nigeria’s leading private indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing group, has honoured Nigerian female international soccer star and record sixth time CAF African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, by hosting her to a grand homecoming reception in celebration of her rare feat.
Victor Osimhen bags Serie A Footballer of the Year Award
Super Eagles and Napoli top striker, Victor Osimhen has bagged the Serie A Player of the Year Award for the 2022/2023 season at the AIC Oscar del Calcio Awards.
Osimhen wins Best African International at Ghana Football Awards
Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has won the Best African International award at the 5th edition of the Ghana Football Awards.
Access Bank, IFC empower 100 African female entrepreneurs
Access Bank Plc and the International Finance Corporation have empowered 100 female entrepreneurs across Africa who graduated from the bank’s initiative, called ‘Womenpreneur pitch-a-ton Africa’.
Tokyo 2020: Nigeria’s Mixed 4x400m team excited by African Record set at Olympics debut in Tokyo
Although they would have been hoping to at least make the final of their event at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, Nigeria’s Mixed 4x400m quartet comprising Emmanuel Ojeli, Imaobong Nse Uko, Samson Nathaniel and Patience Okon-George will leave the competition with their heads held high after storming to a new African Record of 3:13.60 to finish 5th in their semi final race.
Osinbajo Canvasses Inclusive Trade To Boost ECOWAS Economy
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement necessitate more inclusive trade initiatives and expanded intra-regional trade.
Burna Boy: I wasn’t sure I would clock 30
Nigerian Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, has sent an appreciation message to his friends and fans for celebrating him on his 30th birthday.
Nigeria to reopen vaccination for first coronavirus shots
Nigeria is expecting a second shipment of nearly 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by early August, and plans to resume giving out first doses, which had been halted to save its supply for second doses.