Lagos APC denies predetermined list for party primaries

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has described as false insinuations that the party already has a predetermined list of candidates ahead of the party primaries for the House... Read more »

Savula leads Western leaders in defense of Wandayi over fuel crisis

Audio By Vocalize Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula during a media briefing in Nairobi where he called out on the opposition for urging Kenyans to come out in the streets to protest... Read more »

Enugu plans AI institute to train talent for global markets

Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria says it is planning an artificial intelligence institute intended to prepare graduates for roles in global digital markets. Arinze Chilo-Offiah, the governor’s special adviser on digital economy... Read more »

New 2030 plan targets billions in financing for farmers and MSMEs

Audio By Vocalize From left: MSEA Chief Executive Officer Henry Rithaa, MESPT Chairman Noah Melly and MESPT CEO Rebecca Amukhoye during a stakeholder forum in Nairobi. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] ... Read more »

Proofs of Concept prove aviation sector ready for contactless travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers, and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific.... Read more »

Strathmore scientists sound alarm over rising malaria drug resistance

A study published in Nature: Scientific Reports has highlighted growing concerns about malaria drug resistance in western Kenya, suggesting that Plasmodium falciparum may be evolving more rapidly than current treatment strategies can... Read more »

100m taxpayer mark faces unproven compliance test

While the expansion of Nigeria’s taxpayer base from 10 million to 100 million represents a significant shift in the nation’s fiscal architecture, the true measure of this milestone remains unproven. The central... Read more »

Kenyan firms eye Caribbean footprint as Afreximbank seals St Kitts trade forum deal

Audio By Vocalize Dr George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank, during a past event.  [Courtesy] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a hosting agreement with the government of St.... Read more »

2027: I will end cycle of APC governance failures, build inclusive, prosperous Lagos— PDP guber aspirant 

A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  Adelaja Adeoye, has promised to fix the multi-dimensional socio-economic challenges in Lagos State if given the mandate to serve. Adeoye,in a statement... Read more »

Opposition leaders accuse Ruto of hiking fuel prices for personal gain

Audio By Vocalize United Opposition leaders brief the media on the fuel scandal that has seen the increase on petroleum products. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The United Alternative Government, led by former... Read more »