Nigeria’s Facility Management Sector Booms, Demands Skilled Workforce Industry Grows at 15% Annually Amid Urbanization Push Nigeria’s facility management sector is undergoing unprecedented growth, expanding at a remarkable 15% annual rate according to industry experts. This surge comes as rapid urbanization, increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions, and the formalization ofContinue Reading

Moghalu Warns African Governments Against Worsening Wealth Inequality, Urges Strategic Reforms Lagos, Nigeria – Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has issued a stark warning to African governments about the continent’s deepening wealth inequality. In a series of thought-provoking statements, Moghalu cautioned thatContinue Reading

PDP Founding Fathers Advocate Southern Candidate to Challenge Tinubu in 2027 Party Elders Push for Regional Representation in Upcoming Presidential Race The founding members of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for a strategic approach that would see the party field a presidential candidate from the southern region inContinue Reading

Toumani Diabaté: A Year After His Passing, the Kora Legend Lives On Mali’s Musical Icon Honored with Emotional Tributes and New Album Bamako, Mali – One year after the world lost one of its greatest musical treasures, the legacy of Toumani Diabaté continues to resonate across continents. The Malian koraContinue Reading

Malian and Burkinabe Refugees in Senegal Seek Legal Documents for Integration Hundreds Flee Violence, Find Shelter in Bakel Hundreds of Malians and Burkinabés have sought refuge in Senegal, escaping escalating violence in their home countries. Many have settled in the border region of Bakel, near Mali, where local communities haveContinue Reading

UNECA Calls for Unified African Position Amid Debt Crisis and Donor Withdrawals Economic Pressures Mount as African Nations Face Currency Depreciation and Trade Disruptions PHOTO: Claver Gatete, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of UNECA New York – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has issued a stark warningContinue Reading

Tarana Burke: The Visionary Behind the Global ‘Me Too’ Movement Tarana Burke, activist and founder of the Me Too Movement. (Photo: Black Enterprise) By Keka Araújo July 23, 2025 From Bronx Roots to Global Impact Tarana Burke, the formidable activist and community organizer who birthed the Me Too Movement, hasContinue Reading

Community Leaders Trained to Counter Hate Speech Ahead of Elections in Yamoussoukro Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire – In a proactive effort to promote peace and stability during election periods, the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research, in collaboration with the African Foundation for Peace (FAP), organized a capacity-building seminar on JulyContinue Reading

Kano State Governor Approves Foreign Training for Doctors and Nurses Kano, Nigeria – In a significant move to bolster healthcare services, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the sponsorship of qualified doctors and nurses for advanced clinical training abroad. The initiative aims to enhance medical expertise andContinue Reading