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Eight tips for choosing a domain name for your small business

Choosing a domain name for a small business requires careful consideration, as it is often the first thing people see about your business. The...

Canon converts 100% of power to renewable energy at five manufacturing sites for printing business

Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today that all of the power used in FY2023 was converted to renewable energy at five locations among four manufacturing...

Rita Dominic talks about quitting acting to become a caregiver

Nigerian actress Rita Dominic, has revealed that she took a sabbatical from acting to become a caregiver in the early 2000s. According to her, she...

Declaration de Chaillot adopted at maiden Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris

Representatives from 70 countries adopted the Declaration of Chaillot at the inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris, France. The Declaration de Chaillot is...

Gaza war: First aid ship sets off from Cyprus

A Spanish ship towing a barge loaded with 200 tonnes of desperately needed food supplies for Palestinians in Gaza has finally set sail from...

The gangsters and rebels jostling over power in Haiti

An ex-cop who likes to give news conferences while wielding a high-powered rifle and a young criminal as fond of starring in rap videos...

Israel-Gaza war: David Cameron says BBC report into Nasser hospital raid ‘very disturbing’

David Cameron has said the BBC report about Palestinian medical staff in Gaza being beaten and humiliated by Israeli troops is "very disturbing". The...

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in US

A former Boeing employee known for raising concerns about the firm's production standards has been found dead in the US. John Barnett had worked for...

Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside rental properties

Airbnb says it is introducing a worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties. The changes to the company's policy will come...

Pastor in court for allegedly scamming church member

A Brooklyn preacher known for his flashy lifestyle and who boasted of his friendship with New York City's mayor was found guilty in federal...

Anger as Nigerian airport is named after Tinubu

There has been criticism in Nigeria of a decision to rename an airport after President Bola Tinubu. The government in the state of Niger said...

Ghana: Invest in Developing Tech Skills of Ghanaian Youth – Dr Bawumia to Telecel Group

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Telecommunication companies operating in the country to move beyond seeking to expand the physical infrastructure of their...

As deadly mpox virus outbreak emerges, a lack of diagnostic testing capacity is putting children at risk

New mpox virus transmission routes are emerging with children now a high-risk group; Inadequate testing capacity for is stymying efforts to contain the outbreak. The...

Collaborative partnerships boost surgical care needs in West Africa, experts hear

Renowned surgeons and medical experts from across West Africa and beyond met in Freetown, Sierra Leone to propose ways of accelerating access to surgical...

Mozambique: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) calls on respect for civilians, ramps up support to Mozambique Red Cross response to a new...

Nearly 100,000 people, more than half of them children, have been displaced in one month due to an escalation of armed violence in Cabo...

Kanye West’s daughter, North, to release debut album ‘Elementary School Dropout’

At the latest Vultures listening party, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's daughter North West revealed she's following in her father's footsteps. The ten-year-old, who made her music debut on the Vultures 1 song "Talking," attended...

Tanzania can Unlock Important Economic benefits by accelerating Health and Fertility Improvements

Tanzania has made important strides in reducing infant and child mortality, but the authorities must act quickly to capitalize on this progress and accelerate...

Angola Represents a Strategic Opportunity for United States (US) Investors

While Angola represents one of the biggest oil producers in Africa, efforts to increase production to 1.18 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024...

The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering

The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of "Conflicts in Africa in...

EU targets green jobs with NDICI as it holds tripartite talks in Accra

The European Union says it is focused on supporting large investments that will bring about economic development in order to create more jobs in...

Lightning kills four people in Mozambique

Four people have died and three others are wounded after being struck by lightning in Mozambique, which is now bracing for Storm Filipo. The lightning strikes...

Harvard Business School Launches Tony Elumelu Foundation Case Study

At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a...

Nigerian Oil Minister Heineken Lokpobiri Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Reforms Strengthen the O&G Market

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri will speak at Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector - the...

King Mswati III hosts Foreign Minister Ayorkor Botchwey at Grand Festival

Foreign Minister Shirley A. Botchwey was a special guest of King Mswati III of Eswatini, at the annual Buganu festival commemorating the Marula fruit...

Oscars: Shock as John Cena presents award on stage totally nude

John Cena literally bared it all at the Oscars on Sunday. The actor appeared on stage during the telecast to present the award for best costume design hilariously appearing...

Eswatini denies reports kingdom facing shortage of men

The Kingdom of Eswatini has denied reports that it was offering nationality to citizens from southern Africa to fill up for shortage of men...

PalmPay Drives Financial Inclusion with Cost-Saving Benefits for Users

In its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities, Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay (https://www.PalmPay.com/) has unveiled two cost-saving financial products - Unlimited Free Transfer...

Freedom of Mobility Forum Gathers Experts with Divergent Views to Debate Future of Mobility

Scheduled for April 3, 2024, the second annual live debate encourages discussion on how the planet will accommodate the mobility needs of eight billion...

#IWD2024: Impactful investment: African Development Bank support shapes scholarship graduate career in drone-enabled public health

The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program invests in promising African students from Bank member countries at partner universities in Africa and...

Princess of Wales: Kate image withdrawn by four news agencies amid ‘manipulation’ concerns

Four international photo agencies have retracted a picture of the Princess of Wales and her children over concerns it has been "manipulated". The image, taken...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl...

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, The Business Executive Group, a leading Pan African Media Firm honored Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr....

Princess of Wales: Kate image withdrawn by four news agencies amid ‘manipulation’ concerns

Four photo agencies have retracted a picture of the Princess of Wales over concerns it has been "manipulated". The image, taken by Prince William...

The full list of winners and nominees at the Oscars 2024

Hollywood's finest have been rewarded with golden statuettes at the Oscars in Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre. Here is the full list of winners, as well...

Switzerland: Six skiers missing in Swiss Alps near Matterhorn

A huge search and rescue operation is under way in the Swiss Alps after six skiers went missing. They set off from Zermatt, home of...

Ukraine criticises Pope’s ‘white flag’ comment

Ukraine has strongly rejected a call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to negotiate an end to its war with Russia and have "the courage...

Biden and Trump rally in Georgia as 2024 rematch looms

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both held campaign rallies in the US state of Georgia, as their general election showdown comes into greater...

Princess of Wales: First official picture of Kate since surgery released

The first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery in January has been released by Kensington Palace. The image, taken by...

Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation Visits Health Institutions in Port Sudan

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater toured a number of medical and...

Family breaks silence as father of late Access Bank CEO reportedly slumps at his funeral

The family of Herbert Wigwe, the late CEO of Access Bank Holdings, has denied reports that his father was rushed to the hospital during...

UNICEF: Over 230 million females circumcised globally

Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday...