Geneva, 3 April 2023 – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts for 18% of the global population, but just 2.1% …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association of world airlines, has warned the Nigerian government that difficulties encountered by foreign airlines in repatriating their revenue from the country could lead to a reduction of flights to Nigeria. The total amount of foreign airlines’ trapped funds in Nigeria has risen to $802m, according to the latest figure announced by …

Anthony Joshua after his victory over Jermaine Franklin/Photo: Anthony Joshua/Facebook British-Nigerian fighter Anthony Joshua has returned to the path of victory on Saturday, beating Jermaine Franklin to stage a comeback after string of losses. He however failed to secure the knockout he would have so craved on his much-anticipated comeback at London’s O2 Arena. The two-time heavyweight world champion bounced …

Producing in Africa is not only lucrative for the investors but also means reducing poverty and dependence on foreign suppliers. Yet Africa is still not seen in Europe as a favourable destination for investors. Dennis Elverir, head of the Africa office of African Investment Consultancy, explains how and where to invest in Africa and the hurdles to to watch out …

Ryyan Alshebl (pictured above on a campaign poster) has become a mayor in Germany, only eight years after arriving in the country as a refugee/Photo: Ryyan Alshebl/Facebook The inhabitants of Ostelsheim, in the district of Calw, state of Baden-Württemberg, elected Ryyan Alshebl as their new mayor on Sunday with an absolute majority of 55.41 per cent of the votes. The …

Like almost every month, April 2023 brings some important changes for people living in Germany. Most are positive changes but there are also some inconveniences for rail passengers. Among other things, the advance sale of the much-awaited 49-Euro-Ticket will commence, the few remaining COVID-19 rules will expire, more pay for temporary workers and some routes of the Deutsche Bahn will …

Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says Africa must take its pride of place on the global map, as it cannot be relegated to the background anymore given its huge human and natural endowments. Dabiri-Erewa stated this in Abuja at a press conference on Wednesday to announce that the Global African Diaspora Symposium (GADS) will …

Shola Akinlade, co-founder and CEO of financial technology company Paystack, has bought a 55 percent stake in a second division Danish club, Aarhus Fremad. This was made public Tuesday in a statement on the website of local football club Sporting Lagos also founded by the 37-year-old tech entrepreneur. Sporting Lagos FC is a professional football club in Lagos founded in …

President-elect of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has described his victory at the 25 February presidential election as the greatest gift he could receive as he celebrates his birthday today. “With such a privilege already granted to me, I will not go so far as to suggest I am due any birthday presents this year,” Tinubu, who turned 71 on Wednesday …

Accusations of racism against the British police are not new. A new study, triggered by a shocking case in London, shows that they are not unfounded. —- There are renewed allegations of racial discrimination as well as humiliation against the British police. A report published on Monday by child protection commissioner Rachel de Souza shows that police officers carried out …