Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has officially broken ground for the redevelopment of the Atimpoku to Aflao road as part of the Big Push Project, a $10 billion …
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AGI Urges Smooth Transition from 1D1F to 24-Hour Economy Policy
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged the government to ensure a seamless transition for companies that benefited from the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative into the new …
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced that the 2025 edition of the National Advertising Conference will take place in Abuja between November 12 and 14. The event …
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Gashaka Gumti Forest Carbon Project Wins Spot in UK-Backed Climate Programme
Nigeria’s largest national park, the Gashaka Gumti Forest in Taraba and Adamawa States, has gained global recognition after its carbon project was picked as one of the first beneficiaries of …
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Verve Partners Google Play for VerveLife 8.0, Africa’s Biggest Fitness Festival
Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payments card scheme and a subsidiary of The Interswitch Group, has announced Google Play as a strategic partner for the eighth edition of its fitness and …
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How Nigerians Can Build Strong Personal Brands to Achieve Business Success
In today’s competitive Nigerian economy, having a strong personal brand has become more important than ever. It is no longer enough to rely only on skills or qualifications. Personal branding …
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Fintech Association of Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Collaboration with Regulators and Lawmakers
The Fintech Association of Nigeria, known as FintechNGR, has stepped up its efforts to build stronger ties with regulators and lawmakers in order to grow the country’s financial technology sector. …
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UBA Commits $150m to Kenya’s Roads Levy Programme
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced a $150 million (KES 20.5 billion) commitment to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme, a $1.35 billion initiative designed by the Kenya Roads …
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SEC to Adopt Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards for Nigerian Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to adopt the global sustainability disclosure standards developed by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The move is expected to …
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FG Moves to Revive Silo Concession Programme to Tackle $10bn Post-Harvest Losses
The Federal Government has announced plans to revive the country’s silo concession programme as part of efforts to reduce food wastage and strengthen food security. The Minister of Agriculture and …