African News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:33:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png African News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Showmax Discontinuation Proves No One Is Coming To Save Africa – Mo Abudu https://www.theinfostride.com/showmax-discontinuation-proves-no-one-is-coming-to-save-africa-mo-abudu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/showmax-discontinuation-proves-no-one-is-coming-to-save-africa-mo-abudu/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478901 Popular media executive Mo Abudu has reacted to reports that streaming platform Showmax will be discontinued. She recently had her say via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, stakeholders in the industry must focus on building local solutions because African creatives need to create sustainable platforms for their own market. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/showmax-discontinuation-proves-no-one-is-coming-to-save-africa-mo-abudu/feed/ 0 South Africa Surpasses Nigeria as Africa’s Leading Fuel Importer Amid Refinery Challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-surpasses-nigeria-as-africas-leading-fuel-importer-amid-refinery-challenges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-surpasses-nigeria-as-africas-leading-fuel-importer-amid-refinery-challenges/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:46:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=439863 South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as the largest importer of refined petroleum products in Africa, marking a significant shift in the continent’s energy landscape. This change reflects contrasting developments in the two countries’ refining sectors, with Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery ramping up production while South Africa grapples with refinery shutdowns and increasing dependency on imports. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-surpasses-nigeria-as-africas-leading-fuel-importer-amid-refinery-challenges/feed/ 0 Touring Europe And USA Is Easier Than Africa – Mr Eazi https://www.theinfostride.com/touring-europe-and-usa-is-easier-than-africa-mr-eazi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/touring-europe-and-usa-is-easier-than-africa-mr-eazi/#respond Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:15:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477133 Popular Afrobeats musician, Mr Eazi, has said that touring Europe and the United States was easier than touring Africa in the early years of his career. He recently had his say at the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogue, held under the theme “Empowering SMEs, Women and Youth in Africa’s Single Market: Innovate, Collaborate, Trade.” According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/touring-europe-and-usa-is-easier-than-africa-mr-eazi/feed/ 0 United Nations Urges Africa to Step Up Climate Action Plans https://www.theinfostride.com/united-nations-urges-africa-to-step-up-climate-action-plans/ https://www.theinfostride.com/united-nations-urges-africa-to-step-up-climate-action-plans/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:05:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467157   The United Nations has advised African nations to strengthen their climate action strategies, stressing that the continent’s future economic stability and social resilience depend heavily on how effectively it addresses the climate crisis. This call comes at a critical time when Africa, despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, continues to suffer [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/united-nations-urges-africa-to-step-up-climate-action-plans/feed/ 0 NESG Cautions That Nigeria’s Policy Decisions Ripple Across Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/nesg-cautions-that-nigerias-policy-decisions-ripple-across-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nesg-cautions-that-nigerias-policy-decisions-ripple-across-africa/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463546 The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised fresh concerns over the broader implications of Nigeria’s domestic policy decisions, warning that the country’s strategic choices are not only shaping its own future but also influencing economic trends and political developments across the African continent. Speaking during a recent policy dialogue in Abuja, the NESG emphasized [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nesg-cautions-that-nigerias-policy-decisions-ripple-across-africa/feed/ 0 US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Launches Strategic Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain and Italy https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:06:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476080 The United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, has embarked on a high-level diplomatic mission to Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain and Italy from January 21 to 29, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The multi-nation tour reflects a renewed US focus on advancing security [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/feed/ 0 I Never Called Prince Archie My Little African Child – Prince Harry https://www.theinfostride.com/i-never-called-prince-archie-my-little-african-child-prince-harry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-never-called-prince-archie-my-little-african-child-prince-harry/#respond Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:30:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473813 Prince Harry has denied that he introduced Jane Goodall to his son, Prince Archie, as his little African child. This comes after journalist Tina Brown made the claim during an interview on Katie Couric’s YouTube show, and fans have been reacting. Tina said, “Jane Goodall, before she died, I had a lunch with her, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-never-called-prince-archie-my-little-african-child-prince-harry/feed/ 0 MTN Urges Regulatory and Investment Changes to Unlock Africa’s Creative Industry Potential https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-urges-regulatory-and-investment-changes-to-unlock-africas-creative-industry-potential/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-urges-regulatory-and-investment-changes-to-unlock-africas-creative-industry-potential/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:01:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473480 MTN Nigeria has called for far-reaching policy reforms and increased investment to accelerate the growth of Africa’s creative economy, describing the sector as a major driver of jobs, innovation, and inclusive economic development across the continent. Reports by Punch and other Nigerian news outlets indicate that the telecoms giant made the call during a recent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-urges-regulatory-and-investment-changes-to-unlock-africas-creative-industry-potential/feed/ 0 Africa’s Upstream Oil Investment Rebounds to Hit $41 Billion Forecast https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-upstream-oil-investment-rebounds-to-hit-41-billion-forecast/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-upstream-oil-investment-rebounds-to-hit-41-billion-forecast/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:11:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473055 Investment in Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector has rebounded strongly, reaching a forecasted $41 billion, signaling renewed confidence in the continent’s energy prospects amid global market recovery. Analysts attribute the surge to rising oil prices, favorable regulatory reforms, and increasing interest from international and domestic investors seeking growth opportunities in exploration and production activities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-upstream-oil-investment-rebounds-to-hit-41-billion-forecast/feed/ 0 Emirates Earns Top Recognition for Strengthening Air Connectivity Across Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/emirates-earns-top-recognition-for-strengthening-air-connectivity-across-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/emirates-earns-top-recognition-for-strengthening-air-connectivity-across-africa/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:24:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472916 Emirates Airlines has been honoured once again for its exceptional role in enhancing air travel links across Africa, receiving a major award for African connectivity. The recognition underscores the airline’s long-standing commitment to improving aviation access, facilitating trade and tourism, and supporting the economic aspirations of several African nations. The award, presented by industry experts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/emirates-earns-top-recognition-for-strengthening-air-connectivity-across-africa/feed/ 0 I’m Touring Africa In December – iShowSpeed https://www.theinfostride.com/im-touring-africa-in-december-ishowspeed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-touring-africa-in-december-ishowspeed/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:10:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470251 Popular American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr, a.k.a iShowSpeed, has announced plans for an upcoming tour in Africa as part of the festive year-end Detty December celebrations. He recently shared the exciting news with his fans and viewers during a recent livestream. Confirming that he intends to visit the continent soon, he assured viewers that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-touring-africa-in-december-ishowspeed/feed/ 0 Elumelu Says Africa Can Mobilise $4 Trillion for Infrastructure Development https://www.theinfostride.com/elumelu-says-africa-can-mobilise-4-trillion-for-infrastructure-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elumelu-says-africa-can-mobilise-4-trillion-for-infrastructure-development/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:07:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469409 Renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has asserted that Africa has the potential to mobilise as much as $4 trillion to bridge its massive infrastructure deficit if it leverages its vast resources, domestic capital, and private sector innovation.Elumelu, who is the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, made the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/elumelu-says-africa-can-mobilise-4-trillion-for-infrastructure-development/feed/ 0 Sterling Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Food Security https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-africas-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-africas-food-security/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:44:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469240 Sterling Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to advancing food security across Africa through strategic investments, partnerships, and innovative financing models aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and sustainability. The bank emphasized that transforming the continent’s agricultural landscape is central to achieving economic growth, reducing poverty, and ensuring long-term stability. Speaking at a recent agribusiness summit [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-africas-food-security/feed/ 0 Extortion Forced Me To Bury My Father In Africa – Lukaku https://www.theinfostride.com/extortion-forced-me-to-bury-my-father-in-africa-lukaku/ https://www.theinfostride.com/extortion-forced-me-to-bury-my-father-in-africa-lukaku/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:10:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469192 Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has said that he and his brother Jordan almost fell victim to an attempted extortion after their father’s death. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, in their efforts to bring their late dad’s body from DR Congo to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/extortion-forced-me-to-bury-my-father-in-africa-lukaku/feed/ 0 Onagoruwa: Africa Must Mobilise $100 Billion Annually to Power Energy Transformation https://www.theinfostride.com/onagoruwa-africa-must-mobilise-100-billion-annually-to-power-energy-transformation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/onagoruwa-africa-must-mobilise-100-billion-annually-to-power-energy-transformation/#respond Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:46:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466585 At a recent gathering of energy and investment stakeholders in Abuja, Dr. Gabriel A. Onagoruwa, a senior expert in energy policy, stressed that Africa requires at least $100 billion every year to meet its growing energy needs and successfully transition toward cleaner, more reliable power systems. According to him, without urgent and large-scale funding, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/onagoruwa-africa-must-mobilise-100-billion-annually-to-power-energy-transformation/feed/ 0 Africa Could Earn $133 Billion Yearly by Bridging $80 Billion Trade Finance Gap – GHIB CEO https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-could-earn-133-billion-yearly-by-bridging-80-billion-trade-finance-gap-ghib-ceo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-could-earn-133-billion-yearly-by-bridging-80-billion-trade-finance-gap-ghib-ceo/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:56:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464873 The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), Dean Adansi, has said that Africa has the potential to generate up to $133 billion annually if it successfully closes its existing $80 billion trade finance gap. He made this known during a recent economic forum where financial experts, policymakers, and trade leaders discussed strategies to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-could-earn-133-billion-yearly-by-bridging-80-billion-trade-finance-gap-ghib-ceo/feed/ 0 A Country At War, Yet Recruiting Young African Women As Silent Partners https://www.theinfostride.com/a-country-at-war-yet-recruiting-young-african-women-as-silent-partners/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-country-at-war-yet-recruiting-young-african-women-as-silent-partners/#respond Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:10:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463858 Since 2023, Nigerian social media feeds and even some government-linked portals promoted the Alabuga Start program, an initiative that promised young African women scholarships, high-paying jobs, and a chance to build careers in engineering and hospitality. The promotional videos showed smiling Black women in lab coats, working in what appeared to be a cutting-edge industrial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-country-at-war-yet-recruiting-young-african-women-as-silent-partners/feed/ 0 CSCS to Host Annual Conference for Africa, Middle East https://www.theinfostride.com/cscs-to-host-annual-conference-for-africa-middle-east/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cscs-to-host-annual-conference-for-africa-middle-east/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:20:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405811 The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) is set to host its annual conference, bringing together key financial market players from Africa and the Middle East. The event aims to foster discussions on market development, investment opportunities, and the role of technology in enhancing securities trading and post-trade services. As one of the leading financial infrastructure [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cscs-to-host-annual-conference-for-africa-middle-east/feed/ 0 EnergyInc plans to reduce risks in Africa’s energy projects https://www.theinfostride.com/energyinc-plans-to-reduce-risks-in-africas-energy-projects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/energyinc-plans-to-reduce-risks-in-africas-energy-projects/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:19:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462060 EnergyInc has announced a comprehensive strategy aimed at mitigating investment and operational risks in major energy projects across Africa, seeking to foster a sustainable and secure energy future for the continent. The energy giant revealed the initiative as part of its newly launched Africa Energy Risk Mitigation Programme during a high-level forum attended by industry [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/energyinc-plans-to-reduce-risks-in-africas-energy-projects/feed/ 0 Keyamo Advocates for Single African Air Transport Market to Enhance Connectivity and Reduce Airfares https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-advocates-for-single-african-air-transport-market-to-enhance-connectivity-and-reduce-airfares/ https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-advocates-for-single-african-air-transport-market-to-enhance-connectivity-and-reduce-airfares/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 21:42:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=414227 Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for the swift implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to bolster regional integration and lower air travel costs across the continent. Speaking at the 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) in Abuja, Keyamo emphasized that despite strong political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-advocates-for-single-african-air-transport-market-to-enhance-connectivity-and-reduce-airfares/feed/ 0 Nigerians Complaining About Bad Governance Are The Ones Who Bribe Their Way – Prince Eke https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-complaining-about-bad-governance-are-the-ones-who-bribe-their-way-prince-eke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-complaining-about-bad-governance-are-the-ones-who-bribe-their-way-prince-eke/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:40:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404737 Nollywood actor, Prince Eke has come out to blast those who criticize the government. He recently asked critics to look inward, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it is strange how many who condemn the government actually do worse than those in government, and the fact is that the Nigerian government is basically [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-complaining-about-bad-governance-are-the-ones-who-bribe-their-way-prince-eke/feed/ 0 Anyone Against Polygamy In Africa Is Pretending – Okey Bakassi https://www.theinfostride.com/anyone-against-polygamy-in-africa-is-pretending-okey-bakassi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anyone-against-polygamy-in-africa-is-pretending-okey-bakassi/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:20:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395704 Popular comedian and Nollywood actor, Okey Bakassi has come out to say that polygamy is the most suitable form of marriage in Africa. He recently had his say while speaking on the “Honest Bunch” podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to him, monogamy is clearly not working in this part of the world, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anyone-against-polygamy-in-africa-is-pretending-okey-bakassi/feed/ 0 I’ll Invest In Africa And France When My Football Career Is Over – Dembele https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-invest-in-africa-and-france-when-my-football-career-is-over-dembele/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-invest-in-africa-and-france-when-my-football-career-is-over-dembele/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:30:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394997 Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele has come out to reveal the age he wants to retire. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he plans to retire from football when he is 34 years old, and then he would get into the property business [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-invest-in-africa-and-france-when-my-football-career-is-over-dembele/feed/ 0 World Bank Investments in Africa Reach $38 Billion, Report Shows https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-investments-in-africa-reach-38-billion-report-shows/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-investments-in-africa-reach-38-billion-report-shows/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:16:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392718 A recent report highlights that the World Bank’s investments across Africa have surged to an impressive $38 billion, underscoring the organization’s commitment to supporting economic stability, infrastructure development, and poverty alleviation on the continent. This funding represents one of the largest regional investments in recent years, focused on promoting growth in key sectors like energy, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-investments-in-africa-reach-38-billion-report-shows/feed/ 0 Adesina Calls for Bold Action to Tackle Africa’s Challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/adesina-calls-for-bold-action-to-tackle-africas-challenges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adesina-calls-for-bold-action-to-tackle-africas-challenges/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:52:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391932 Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for decisive action to address Africa’s pressing challenges and unlock the continent’s full potential. Speaking at a recent international forum, Adesina urged African leaders, policymakers, and private sector stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and take bold, strategic actions to address longstanding issues, including [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adesina-calls-for-bold-action-to-tackle-africas-challenges/feed/ 0 Greenplinth Africa Plans to Distribute 80 Million Clean Cookstoves to Women https://www.theinfostride.com/greenplinth-africa-plans-to-distribute-80-million-clean-cookstoves-to-women/ https://www.theinfostride.com/greenplinth-africa-plans-to-distribute-80-million-clean-cookstoves-to-women/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:56:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391870 Greenplinth Africa, a leading environmental and sustainability organization, has announced an ambitious plan to distribute 80 million clean cookstoves to women across the continent. The initiative is part of a broader campaign aimed at reducing indoor air pollution, promoting clean energy adoption, and improving the overall health and livelihoods of women in Africa. Addressing the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/greenplinth-africa-plans-to-distribute-80-million-clean-cookstoves-to-women/feed/ 0 China’s Xi Jinping pledges $50 Billion to Africa, Expands military ties https://www.theinfostride.com/chinas-xi-jinping-pledges-50-billion-to-africa-expands-military-ties/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chinas-xi-jinping-pledges-50-billion-to-africa-expands-military-ties/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:30:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388612 China’s President Xi Jinping has committed $50 billion in financial support and promised increased military cooperation to Africa over the next three years. Speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, Xi outlined his vision for strengthening ties with the continent, which he declared is experiencing its most favorable period in history. In his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chinas-xi-jinping-pledges-50-billion-to-africa-expands-military-ties/feed/ 0 African Men Have Started Embracing Body Modification – Lolo https://www.theinfostride.com/african-men-have-started-embracing-body-modification-lolo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/african-men-have-started-embracing-body-modification-lolo/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:40:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387679 Nollywood actress, Lolo has come out to speak on the increasing trend of body modifications among men. She recently revealed that it is now more common than many realize, and fans have been reacting. According to her, while women clearly get body modification done more often, men also undergo body enhancements on the low, even [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/african-men-have-started-embracing-body-modification-lolo/feed/ 0 Major African economies hold rates as inflationary pressure cools across continent https://www.theinfostride.com/major-african-economies-hold-rates-as-inflationary-pressure-cools-across-continent/ https://www.theinfostride.com/major-african-economies-hold-rates-as-inflationary-pressure-cools-across-continent/#respond Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:56:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383896 In recent weeks, a series of monetary policy decisions have seen central banks across Africa hold benchmark interest rates, as inflationary pressures ease across the continent. In South Africa, the South African Reserve Bank voted to hold its benchmark rate at 8.25%. According to reports, four members of its monetary policy committee voted to hold [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/major-african-economies-hold-rates-as-inflationary-pressure-cools-across-continent/feed/ 0 African Bond Creditors form its own version of “Paris Club” in response to Ghana’s Eurobond default https://www.theinfostride.com/african-bond-creditors-form-its-own-version-of-paris-club-in-response-to-ghanas-eurobond-default/ https://www.theinfostride.com/african-bond-creditors-form-its-own-version-of-paris-club-in-response-to-ghanas-eurobond-default/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:45:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383642 African bondholders have, for the first time ever, come together to form a unified negotiating bloc, a decisive step towards protecting the interests of its members. This is happening in the wake of Ghana’s Eurobond default in 2021. This is according to information gathered from a reliable source with knowledge of the block’s formation and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/african-bond-creditors-form-its-own-version-of-paris-club-in-response-to-ghanas-eurobond-default/feed/ 0 I Live In A Rented House In Nigeria, I Don’t Own Houses Abroad – Dangote https://www.theinfostride.com/i-live-in-a-rented-house-in-nigeria-i-dont-own-houses-abroad-dangote/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-live-in-a-rented-house-in-nigeria-i-dont-own-houses-abroad-dangote/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:30:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383495 Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has come out to say that he lives in a rented house in Abuja. He recently had his say while speaking at a media parley at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, his passion for an industrialized Nigeria is the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-live-in-a-rented-house-in-nigeria-i-dont-own-houses-abroad-dangote/feed/ 0 Nigeria: A Gateway to Growth in Africa for Businesses, Says Symrise https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-a-gateway-to-growth-in-africa-for-businesses-says-symrise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-a-gateway-to-growth-in-africa-for-businesses-says-symrise/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 20:05:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379265 Symrise, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and nutritional ingredients, has inaugurated its newly upgraded application laboratories in Lagos. This move underscores Symrise’s commitment to Nigeria and its strategic growth plans in the region, aiming to deliver enhanced value to consumers. The announcement was made during a press chat and office opening event for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-a-gateway-to-growth-in-africa-for-businesses-says-symrise/feed/ 0 Nigeria Struggles to Attract Investment as Oil Majors Look Elsewhere https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-struggles-to-attract-investment-as-oil-majors-look-elsewhere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-struggles-to-attract-investment-as-oil-majors-look-elsewhere/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 00:44:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379192 Nigeria, once the coveted darling of many oil investment ventures, finds itself facing formidable competition from Namibia and Ivory Coast, emerging as the premier destinations for oil majors in 2024, as per BusinessDay’s insights. These countries have garnered significant attention due to recent oil discoveries, diverting interest away from Nigeria, traditionally considered Africa’s oil industry [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-struggles-to-attract-investment-as-oil-majors-look-elsewhere/feed/ 0 Billionaire Dangote Pushes for More Investment in Africa’s Future https://www.theinfostride.com/billionaire-dangote-pushes-for-more-investment-in-africas-future/ https://www.theinfostride.com/billionaire-dangote-pushes-for-more-investment-in-africas-future/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 20:26:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379119 Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), stressed the importance of boosting investments in Africa during his address at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. He highlighted Africa’s significant potential for global progress and urged private sector leaders to focus on strategic investments that support indigenous industries, cautioning against overreliance on raw material [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/billionaire-dangote-pushes-for-more-investment-in-africas-future/feed/ 0 Africa’s Tech Future: Yango Vows to Empower Local Innovation https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-tech-future-yango-vows-to-empower-local-innovation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-tech-future-yango-vows-to-empower-local-innovation/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 19:32:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378749 Yango, a prominent tech company in Africa, has pledged its ongoing commitment to the continent’s development at the recent CEO AFRICA Forum held in Kigali. This forum gathered innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and public policymakers to discuss the future of technology and its impact on African cities. Since its inception in Africa six years ago, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-tech-future-yango-vows-to-empower-local-innovation/feed/ 0 AfDB’s Bold Move: $2 Billion for a Decade to Fuel Clean Cooking Across Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/afdbs-bold-move-2-billion-for-a-decade-to-fuel-clean-cooking-across-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afdbs-bold-move-2-billion-for-a-decade-to-fuel-clean-cooking-across-africa/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 20:06:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378145 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has made a significant commitment of $2 billion to promote clean cooking, with a particular focus on benefiting women and children throughout Africa. AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, announced this pledge during an International Energy Agency conference on clean cooking in Paris, France. Adesina highlighted that this pledge represents 20% of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afdbs-bold-move-2-billion-for-a-decade-to-fuel-clean-cooking-across-africa/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Omniretail Named Africa’s Fastest Growing Company of 2024 https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-omniretail-named-africas-fastest-growing-company-of-2024/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-omniretail-named-africas-fastest-growing-company-of-2024/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 21:36:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378036 In the latest edition of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies, Nigerian e-commerce firm, Omniretail, has clinched the top spot as the fastest-growing company on the continent for the year 2024. Founded in 2019, Omniretail experienced an extraordinary surge in revenue, skyrocketing by a remarkable 772.39% in 2022 to reach an impressive $139.8 million. Following closely behind [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-omniretail-named-africas-fastest-growing-company-of-2024/feed/ 0 Positioning Africa As A Key Player In The Global Semiconductor Ecosystem https://www.theinfostride.com/positioning-africa-as-a-key-player-in-the-global-semiconductor-ecosystem/ https://www.theinfostride.com/positioning-africa-as-a-key-player-in-the-global-semiconductor-ecosystem/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:42:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376851 Global semiconductor industry; estimated to be worth USD700Billion with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% is commonly referred to as “the brainbox of all modern technology and innovation”. The sector produces micro-chips and hardware appliances that control computing devices, smart appliances, transportation and health care equipment, data centers, satellites, energy, and manufacturing equipment as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/positioning-africa-as-a-key-player-in-the-global-semiconductor-ecosystem/feed/ 0 OPEC eyes Namibia as African country plans oil production in 2030 https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-eyes-namibia-as-african-country-plans-oil-production-in-2030/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-eyes-namibia-as-african-country-plans-oil-production-in-2030/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:41:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376203 After losing Angola and other key players, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has set its eyes on Namibia for possible membership after a significant amount of oil was discovered within its shores.   The latest discovery of oil in Namibia would easily make the country the fourth largest oil exporter by output by the next decade, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-eyes-namibia-as-african-country-plans-oil-production-in-2030/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Affirms Commitment to Democracy and Good Governance During US Congressional Delegation Visit https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-affirms-commitment-to-democracy-and-good-governance-during-us-congressional-delegation-visit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-affirms-commitment-to-democracy-and-good-governance-during-us-congressional-delegation-visit/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:30:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374241 President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to deepening democracy in Nigeria through adherence to the rule of law and the provision of good governance, justice, and fairness to all citizens. He made this known while hosting a delegation from the United States Congress led by Senator Cory Booker at the State House in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-affirms-commitment-to-democracy-and-good-governance-during-us-congressional-delegation-visit/feed/ 0 Senegal’s elections set for Sunday amid tense political environment https://www.theinfostride.com/senegals-elections-set-for-sunday-amid-tense-political-environment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senegals-elections-set-for-sunday-amid-tense-political-environment/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:09:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373882 Senegal is set to hold its delayed Presidential elections on Sunday amid a tense political atmosphere caused by the failure of President Macky Sall to postpone the vote and the release of two key opposition figures from prison. According to the Associated Press, the delayed elections have sparked violent protests testing one of West Africa’s most [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senegals-elections-set-for-sunday-amid-tense-political-environment/feed/ 0 AFCON 2023 Was A Fantastic Experience For South Africa – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2023-was-a-fantastic-experience-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2023-was-a-fantastic-experience-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:06:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370298 Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has come out to say that he did not anticipate his team to finish inside the top three positions in the Afcon. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was definitely a difficult group to come out from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2023-was-a-fantastic-experience-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 Religious And Tribal Sentiments Is Nigeria’s Problem – Aisha Yesufu https://www.theinfostride.com/religious-and-tribal-sentiments-is-nigerias-problem-aisha-yesufu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/religious-and-tribal-sentiments-is-nigerias-problem-aisha-yesufu/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:28:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369974 Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu has come out to ask Nigerians to use football sense during our elections. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, Nigerians should imagine what would have happened if instead of fielding Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali during the AFCON competition, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/religious-and-tribal-sentiments-is-nigerias-problem-aisha-yesufu/feed/ 0 Ezekwesili Highlights Governance and Political Leadership as Key to Africa’s Development https://www.theinfostride.com/ezekwesili-highlights-governance-and-political-leadership-as-key-to-africas-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ezekwesili-highlights-governance-and-political-leadership-as-key-to-africas-development/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 21:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369664 Former Minister, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has underscored the critical role of good governance and quality political leadership in addressing Africa’s under-development. Speaking at the inaugural session of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) Distinguished Guest Speaker Series, she emphasized the need for effective governance to drive economic development. Ezekwesili, who is the Founder [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ezekwesili-highlights-governance-and-political-leadership-as-key-to-africas-development/feed/ 0 An African Woman’s Desire To Look Western Is A Sign Of Low Self Esteem – Taiwo Ajai-Lycett https://www.theinfostride.com/an-african-womans-desire-to-look-western-is-a-sign-of-low-self-esteem-taiwo-ajai-lycett/ https://www.theinfostride.com/an-african-womans-desire-to-look-western-is-a-sign-of-low-self-esteem-taiwo-ajai-lycett/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:26:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368146 Veteran Nollywood actress, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett has come out to say that African women who wear wigs to augment their beauty have low self-esteem. She recently had her say during an interview with Vanguard at a function in Lagos, and fans have been reacting. According to her, God has blessed African women with the best kind [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/an-african-womans-desire-to-look-western-is-a-sign-of-low-self-esteem-taiwo-ajai-lycett/feed/ 0 It’s Sad That Nigerians No Longer Feel Safe In Nigeria – Toyin Lawani https://www.theinfostride.com/its-sad-that-nigerians-no-longer-feel-safe-in-nigeria-toyin-lawani/ https://www.theinfostride.com/its-sad-that-nigerians-no-longer-feel-safe-in-nigeria-toyin-lawani/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:55:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367855 Popular Nigerian stylist, Toyin Lawani has come out to raise alarm on social media on the rampant occurrence of insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria. She recently had her say via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, nothing is working well in the country as everything is getting expensive daily, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/its-sad-that-nigerians-no-longer-feel-safe-in-nigeria-toyin-lawani/feed/ 0 Modern Women Unmasking The Mystery Behind The Masquerade Is Why Africa No Longer Knows Peace – Ugezu Ugezu https://www.theinfostride.com/modern-women-unmasking-the-mystery-behind-the-masquerade-is-why-africa-no-longer-knows-peace-ugezu-ugezu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/modern-women-unmasking-the-mystery-behind-the-masquerade-is-why-africa-no-longer-knows-peace-ugezu-ugezu/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:30:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367598 Nollywood filmmaker, Ugezu Ugezu has come out to say that Africans have not known peace ever since modern women decided to unmask the mystery of the masquerade. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, African ancestors loved women and even gave them political powers, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/modern-women-unmasking-the-mystery-behind-the-masquerade-is-why-africa-no-longer-knows-peace-ugezu-ugezu/feed/ 0 Aliko Dangote Overtakes Johann Rupert To Be Named Richest Man In Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/aliko-dangote-overtakes-johann-rupert-to-be-named-richest-man-in-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aliko-dangote-overtakes-johann-rupert-to-be-named-richest-man-in-africa/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:10:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367295 Popular Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote has regained his position as the richest person in Africa. This is according to Forbes and Bloomberg, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to reports, Dangote dethroned South African business mogul, Johann Rupert, and he currently ranks 191st on the Forbes list, while Rupert is ranked 197th worldwide. Bloomberg added [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aliko-dangote-overtakes-johann-rupert-to-be-named-richest-man-in-africa/feed/ 0 Africa’s Smartphone Surge: Q3 2023 Sees a 12% Growth, Reveals Report https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-smartphone-surge-q3-2023-sees-a-12-growth-reveals-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-smartphone-surge-q3-2023-sees-a-12-growth-reveals-report/#respond Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:38:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365471 In the third quarter of 2023, the African smartphone market demonstrated remarkable resilience, boasting a robust 12% year-on-year growth in smartphone shipments despite prevailing challenges in the economy. These challenges encompassed macroeconomic hurdles, import restrictions, and volatile currencies in key markets across the continent. The latest report from the global research firm Canalys shed light [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-smartphone-surge-q3-2023-sees-a-12-growth-reveals-report/feed/ 0 Africa Prudential Elevates Workspace with Office Building Upgrade https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-prudential-elevates-workspace-with-office-building-upgrade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-prudential-elevates-workspace-with-office-building-upgrade/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:25:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364460 In a significant move towards fostering innovation and excellence, Infostride News, a prominent pan-African shares registrations, and business solutions provider, has officially launched its newly renovated and upgraded office building. This state-of-the-art facility, strategically situated in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, signifies Infostride News’ dedication to providing its employees with an advanced workspace that encourages [...]

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