Africa: Daily Trust Invites Nominations for African of the Year 2022 Award

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Africa: Daily Trust Invites Nominations for African of the Year 2022 Award

[allAfrica] A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2022 award. Nominations are open from September 12, 2022 to midnight of October 24, 2022.

Source: allAfrica.com

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