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AGIA-PD Fund Raises $118 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in Africa
The Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa’s Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD) has successfully closed its first funding round with $118 million (€101 million), marking a key milestone in financing climate-resilient …
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APC Rejects Bala Mohammed’s 2027 Election Claims, Focuses on Governance
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has responded sharply to accusations from Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who alleged that the APC and the Federal Government were …
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Alphabet, Microsoft Boost Tech Giants’ $143B Q2 Profit
The world’s seven largest tech companies—Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla—collectively reported a staggering $143 billion in net profit for the second quarter of 2023, marking a 27.6% …
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Peter Obi Slams Passport Fee Hike as Burden on Nigerians
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the recent hike in International Passport fees, calling it yet another burden on ordinary Nigerians. In …
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Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances Hit $600 Million Monthly, CBN Governor Says
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that diaspora remittance inflow into the country has seen a significant increase, rising from $200 million to …
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NEITI, NNPC Ltd Form Committee to Boost Nigeria’s Extractive Sector Governance
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) have agreed to establish a technical committee aimed at enhancing governance in Nigeria’s extractive …
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ADC Inaugurates New Imo State Executive Committee, Promises Change
The Imo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a new State Executive Committee (SEC) to steer the party’s affairs as it prepares for the upcoming general …
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Tshwane Mayor Moya Defends Against DA’s Unlawful Payment Claims
Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya, has strongly defended herself against claims by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that she unlawfully benefitted from a payment made by the city. The payment in question, …
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Ramaphosa Launches G20 Task Force to Address Global Wealth Inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched a G20 experts task force aimed at examining global wealth inequality and its impact on growth, poverty, and multilateralism. This marks the first initiative …