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Kigali, Rwanda – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his participation at the 13th Africa CEO Forum to forcefully advocate for deeper intra-African trade, robust implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The two-day summit, which ended on Friday, May 15, 2026, under the theme “Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,” brought together over 2,000 African leaders, investors, and policymakers to tackle the continent’s $1.6 trillion development financing gap and the embarrassingly low 18 percent intra-African trade ratio. Arrival in Kigali and Bilateral Talks with President…

LONDON — The Premier League has unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for its prestigious end-of-season honours, with eight elite performers competing for the EA SPORTS Player of the Season award and eight emerging talents vying for the Young Player of the Season title. The race for the Premier League’s most coveted individual accolade features a compelling mix of established superstars and breakthrough performers. Erling Haaland headlines the list after another prolific campaign that has seen the Manchester City striker net 26 league goals, positioning him to claim a third Golden Boot. The Norwegian is seeking to become just the sixth…

In a major political realignment that could reshape the opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday led his faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan. The historic signing ceremony, which formed part of the “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026” held at the ancient Mapo Hall, signals the formal alliance between Makinde’s PDP bloc (aligned with the Taminu Turaki-led national faction) and the APM. Under the agreement, candidates backed by the governor for governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives,…

LAGOS — Africa’s wealthiest industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his conglomerate explicitly rejected recent attempts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to increase its stake in the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery Speaking on Wednesday during an interview with Nicolai Tangen, Chief Executive Officer of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund (Norges Bank Investment Management), Dangote disclosed that the rejection was a deliberate move to prevent the concentration of shares in the hands of a single institutional investor. Instead, the company is preparing for a massive public listing on the stock…

United States President Donald J. Trump has arrived in Beijing for a landmark state visit to the People’s Republic of China, marking the first visit by a sitting American president to China in nearly a decade. The two-day visit, running from May 13 to 15, 2026, comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations, with trade tensions, technology competition, and regional security concerns dominating the agenda. President Trump was received at Beijing Capital International Airport by senior Chinese officials in a ceremony befitting the gravity of the occasion. He was subsequently conveyed to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the traditional venue…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment for fraud and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion in public funds. Justice James Omotosho convicted Mamman on all 12 charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), relating to diverted funds meant for the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Projects. The Judgment The court imposed seven years each on 10 counts, three years on count four, and two years on count five, all to run consecutively without option of fine—except count four, which carries a ₦10 million fine. The judge…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward realising its ambitious target of generating $100 billion from the tourism and creative economy sector by 2030, following high-level strategic discussions between the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy. The development was confirmed in a recent post by Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, Director-General of the ICRC, following his engagement with the Honourable Minister, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Abuja. Flagship Projects Under Consideration According to details from the meeting, the proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives include: Speaking on the…

ABUJA — The political landscape in Nigeria is heating up as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) officially released its comprehensive timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. In a press release issued today, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and signed by the National Chairman, Sen. Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu Esq., the party outlined a rapid-fire schedule for aspirants seeking elective positions. Key Dates to Watch According to the document labeled image.png, the race begins almost immediately: The party noted that while screening for State House of Assembly aspirants will take place in their respective states, National Assembly…

NAIROBI — French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded a high-profile two-day visit to Kenya, marked by the signing of 11 bilateral agreements, the launch of the Africa Forward Summit, and emerging domestic controversy over a new defence cooperation pact between Nairobi and Paris. The visit, which began on Sunday, May 10, positions Kenya as France’s strategic gateway to East Africa and signals a recalibration of European engagement with the continent amid shifting geopolitical alliances. Summit Highlights: Investment, Youth, and Strategic Partnership Co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Macron, the Africa Forward Summit brought together approximately 30 heads of state,…

Lagos, – In a powerful endorsement of intra-African business collaboration, prominent South African businessman Robert Gumede has praised Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery as a shining example of how Africans can support one another and stand on their own feet. Speaking to veteran journalist Sophie Mokoena, Gumede described the Dangote Refinery – the largest in the world – as a critical lifeline for the African continent. “Can you imagine without Dangote having built the biggest refinery in the world, Africa today will be sitting ducks like we did during COVID-19 epidemic without vaccination,” he said. “African countries have stepped…