In a strategic move to solidify its presence in Birmingham and strengthen its UK retail portfolio, Hammerson has announced the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Bullring and Grand Central from its joint venture partner. The deal, valued at £319 million in net cash, gives Hammerson full ownership of two of the UK’s top-performing…
The UK government has unveiled bold plans to transform surplus railway land into thriving new communities, marking a £1 billion push to alleviate the country’s housing crisis. The ambitious initiative aims to deliver up to 40,000 homes over the next decade, with more than 15,000 set to be built in the next five years on…
In a major step forward for agricultural transformation and livestock modernization, the World Bank has approved the construction of ultra‑modern cattle markets, semi‑automated poultry pen estates, and a broiler processing plant across Ekiti State under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L‑PRES) project At a public forum in Ado‑Ekiti, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security,…
Erico Platt looks at the disarmament exhibition that she staged, “Three Quarters of a Century After Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Hibakusha—Brave Survivors Working for a Nuclear-Free World”. On 6 and 9 August 1945, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, during World War II. Credit: UNODA/Diane Barnes…
Across continents and genres from Afrobeats to Latin pop to punk—women are reshaping the sound, politics, and energy of global music. Here’s how female artists are breaking barriers, sparking conversations, and redefining what it means to lead with music. In the world of Afrobeats, women are no longer supporting players—they’re the headline. Tems, the Nigerian…
In a bold move signaling growing confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery, the country’s central bank has slashed its key interest rate by a historic 3 percentage points, cutting it from 28% to 25%. This marks the largest single rate reduction in Ghana’s monetary history and comes as inflation continues its downward trend. The decision was…
As excitement builds for the 2026 European Athletics Championships — the first to be hosted on UK soil — the organising team in Birmingham is making a bold statement: this is not just about sport. It’s about legacy, inclusion, and community. On a bright morning at the iconic Alexander Stadium, Birmingham 2026 officially launched Beyond…
By Mojisola Alaiya (Nigeria) When the rains began in the early hours of Sunday, July 27, the residents of Yola South in Adamawa State had no idea the calm drizzle would become a disaster. “It started as a gentle rain,” said Amina Bala, a mother of three who now sleeps on a mat at Aliyu…
By Sally Macdonald A new wave of Alzheimer’s treatments is offering unprecedented hope, with one leading drug shown to delay the progression of the disease by up to four years—and in some cases, even improve cognitive function. Lecanemab, a drug recently licensed for use in the UK, is part of a groundbreaking class of treatments…
By Omar Ahmed (Oman) The Arabian leopard, one of the world’s rarest big cats, has long teetered on the brink of extinction. Native to the Arabian Peninsula, this elusive predator is now showing signs of a fragile comeback in Oman—thanks to focused conservation efforts, captive breeding, and renewed regional awareness. Having emerged from Africa some…
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