Nigeria’s agricultural sector, once the backbone of its economy before the oil boom, remains a vital contributor to job creation and foreign exchange earnings. Historically, agricultural exports, particularly cocoa, provided …
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Ya-Na calls for prioritization of education in Africa’s development
by Editorby EditorThe Dagbon overlord, Ya-Na Abukari II, emphasized the significance of education and knowledge sharing in societal transformation. He highlighted that financial aid alone from developed countries would not suffice for …
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HIV Prevention at 1st Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa
by Editorby EditorGirls’ education as a tool to prevent HIV infection has been centred at the 1st African Union Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa. This followed African leaders …
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TymeBank appoints Karl Westvig as new CEO for next era of growth
by Editorby EditorTymeBank has announced the appointment of Karl Westvig as its new Chief Executive Officer. The bank’s current CEO, Coenraad Jonker, will turn his full attention to his role as Executive …
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Angola Environmental Services Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Silver Sponsor
by Editorby EditorAngola plans to increase oil production to 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) until 2027, thereafter maintaining output at this level. To support production growth, the country is promoting investment …
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Oando Calls for Increased Crude Oil Extraction in Nigeria Amid Energy Transition Pressure
by Editorby EditorOando Energy Resources emphasized the importance of Nigeria being proactive in extracting its abundant crude oil reserves to support its socio-economic growth and industrialization amidst the challenges of energy transition. …
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New visa requirements announced for Botswana, South Africa
by Editorby EditorNationals from Botswana and South Africa must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland starting Wednesday, as stated by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. The Department of Justice has announced …
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President Samia Suluhu Hassan aims to increase the portion of Tanzanian land designated for conservation from 30% to 50% of the nation’s total area. However, these efforts are negatively impacting …
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Ugandans are becoming more apathetic towards elections and elected officials, lacking faith in the opposition as a viable alternative to President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership. This viewpoint is evident in the …
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Tanzania Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 6% to Sustain Growth
by Editorby EditorThe Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has decided to keep the benchmark lending rate at six percent for the next three months. This strategic move is intended to support consumer and …