Construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has now reached 62 percent completion, with officials confirming that the entire project will be ready by June 2026. This was …
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Ethiopia Strengthens Military and Diplomatic Ties with U.S.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has held high-level talks with the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, as both countries seek to strengthen military …
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Worker Alleges Brutal Beating by Chinese Employers In Zimbabwe
A worker at Chinese-owned Huaman Investments (Private) Limited in Zimbabwe has claimed he was violently assaulted after reporting a workplace injury to the National Social Security Authority (NSSA). The incident …
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NIB Bank Partners with Arifpay to Boost Digital Payments and Support Ethiopia’s Fintech Growth
NIB Bank has entered a major partnership with Arifpay Financial Technologies, one of Ethiopia’s top fintech firms, in a move that is expected to strengthen the country’s digital economy. The …
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Sheger City Targets Local and Foreign Investors with New Promotion Drive and Investment Expo
The Sheger City Administration in Ethiopia is stepping up its efforts to attract both local and foreign investors, as it rolls out fresh promotional campaigns and prepares to host a …
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NAICOM, Civil Service Office Hold Workshop on Group Life Assurance Policy
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation have jointly organised a workshop on Group Life Assurance Policy in Abuja. …
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AHCN Appoints Chime Obiora as Chairman, Board of Trustees
The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) has appointed Chime Obiora as the new Chairman of its Board of Trustees. His appointment follows the death of the former chairman, …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a major increase in monthly pension payments for retirees under the Programmed Withdrawal plan. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed that …
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Ethiopia Eyes AfCFTA to Boost Trade, Cut Deficit and Grow Economy
The Ethiopian government has declared strong interest in fully using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new economic opportunities and improve the country’s trade performance. This comes …
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Ex-Hilal Takaful Boss Urges Insurance Firms to Collaborate on AI Investment
The former Managing Director of Hilal Takaful Insurance, Mrs. Thaibat Adeniran, has called on Nigerian insurance companies to collaborate as a consortium to reduce the financial burden of adopting artificial …