The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement comes into effect on January 1, 2021, but Zambia is one of the 21 countries that have not yet deposited their instruments of ratification. Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Christopher Yaluma, disclosed at a media briefing in Lusaka on Thursday that the official launch of Read More…
Month: January 2021
Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils Entrepreneurship programme for African men, women
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), on Friday in Lagos unveiled the TEF Entrepreneurship programme for 2021, to empower women and men across the African continent. The Chief Executive Officer of TEF, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, disclosed this during an Online news briefing with Journalists across Africa. She said: ” I want to welcome all of you Read More…
Robin Williams and the real story of the undiagnosed dementia that took his life
Director of Robin’s Wish, a new documentary which tells the story of actor Robin Williams’ final days speaks to SkyNews In the summer of 2012, Robin Williams wrote a note in the inside cover of his Twelve Steps book, just a short sentence detailing what he hoped might be his legacy. “I want to help Read More…
Rihanna claps back at fans demanding new music as she posts sizzling New Year’s snap
Rihanna, 32, bit back at fans after they used her incredible New Year’s Eve photo to ambush her with yet more question about a new album – and she certainly put them in their place Rihanna has hit back at fans pestering her for new music telling them to “grow up” as she posted a Read More…
Against Chelsea, Manchester City to play without five players due to COVID-19
Manchester City will be without five players for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea due to positive tests for coronavirus, Pep Guardiola has confirmed as he defended the decision to postpone Monday’s clash with Everton Manchester City will be without five players for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea due to positive tests for coronavirus Read More…
Manchester United close in on Liverpool with win over Aston Villa
Manchester United closed in on the pole position in the English Premier League (EPL) on Friday after a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa. The victory put them level on points and games played with champions and leaders Liverpool. Manchester United trail their traditional rivals on goal difference with both teams on 33 points from Read More…
LM’s WHAT’S ON! takes on a life of its own
The lifestyle section of Lagos Metropolitan, What’s On!, now has it’s own standalone portal. This can be found at https://whatson.lagosmetropolitan.com What’s On! features unique stories on personalities, lifestyle tips, culture, couture, history, fine, literary and performing arts including reviews on literature, music, film, theatre and general entertainment. It will endeavour to bring news and reviews Read More…