UNGA 78: Just 15% Of SDGs On Track – UN Chief
António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, raised alarm that only 15 percent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are making satisfactory progress. He calls upon influential parties to rally and support these essential objectives. During the opening of the SDG Action Weekend held at the UN headquarters in New York last Saturday, Guterres rallied a diverse […]
Nigeria Now 11th Most Influential Country In Africa – Report
Nigeria has been ranked number 11 among the top 12 most influential countries in Africa, according to the 2023 Global Soft Power Index, Africa Today News, New York reports. The ranking was done by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. The index measures the strength and appeal of a country’s soft power […]
Why I Regret Not Signing Olamide – Akon
Senegalese-American artiste, Akon has expressed deep regret for not signing Nigerian indigenous rapper Olamide Adedeji, often known as Olamide or Baddo, when he had the chance to some years ago. He stated that the YBNL leader was his favourite artiste at the time. Akon expressed remorse for not signing the rapper in a Skype interview with […]
Nigeria, Cuba Sign MoU To Enhance Science, Tech Development
The delegation of Nigeria to the G77+China Summit led by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Cuba to further enhance collaboration in the field of Innovation, Science and Technology between the two countries. Africa Today News, New York reports that the signing ceremony, which happened […]
South Korean Teachers Rally Against Abusive Parents
Thousands of South Korean school teachers and staff on Saturday rallied in Seoul demanding more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments. The weekend demonstrations in the capital city, were triggered by the death of a teacher who was found dead at her […]
Niger, Mali And Burkina Faso Form Sahel ‘Security Alliance’
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have signed a mutual defence pact, as the three Sahel countries continues on their quest to help each other against possible threats of armed rebellion or external aggression. The charter, which has been named – the Alliance […]
Nigerians Groan As UK Hikes Student, Visit Visa Fee
Nigerians who are desperate to ‘Japa’ are currently not having the best of times after the government of the United Kingdom announced an increase in the cost of student and tourist visas. In a statement yesterday evening which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, the UK’s Home Office said ‘the changes mean that […]
Vote Splitting Caused Your Loss, Soyinka Tells Atiku, Obi
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has asserted that the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu was made possible by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who decided to part ways with his erstwhile colleague, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. The Nobel Laureate said this, according to […]
FG Moves To Terminate Abandoned Projects Worth Over ₦6tn
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it is considering the termination of some abandoned projects inherited from previous successive governments that have no clear source of funding. Engr Dave Umahi who is the Minister of Works made this disclosure yesterday this briefing state house correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at […]
My Problem With Biden Is Competence, Not Age, Trump Declares
America’s oldest President, Joe Biden yesterday received unusual support from an unexpected ally over his age: Donald Trump saying that the Democrat was ‘not too old’ to seek a second term, while quickly adding: ‘I think he’s incompetent.’ Africa Today News, New York reports that the former president’s comments which was made in an interview […]
Brighton Coach Breaks Silence Following Man Utd Demolition
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C Coach, Roberto De Zerbi has asserted that their 3-1 win at Manchester United was ‘no surprise’ while hailing his players for their wonderful display. On Saturday, the Seagulls defeated the Red Devils for the fourth time in a row. They moved up to fourth place in the Premier League standings […]
Ondo To Take Lead In Oil Palm, Cashew Production – Akeredolu
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has expressed optimism that the state has it all takes to become the leading producer of oil palm and cashew in the country. Governor Akeredolu said his administration’s investment in cash crops would help reduce the country’s dependence on oil. Akeredolu spoke when he visited the Chocolate factory […]