President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), officially inaugurated a major water pumping station in Libreville’s PK5 district …
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R67 Billion Later, Limpopo’s Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone Lies Idle
Seven years after its grand unveiling by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the multi-billion rand Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in Limpopo province is now under heavy scrutiny. Despite major …
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President Samia Orders Councils to Boost Tax Collection
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed all local councils in Tanzania to increase efforts in collecting taxes and levies, stressing the urgent need for the country to grow financially independent …
The Osun State Government has accused top officials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation of planning to divert statutory …
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Tinubu to Speak at African Energy Week in South Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a keynote address at the 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, South Africa. The event, which will take place in …
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Nigerian Stock Market Gains N1.18tn in One Day as Insurance
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed strong on Wednesday, 19 June 2025, with investors showing renewed interest in insurance and oil and gas stocks, pushing the market capitalisation up by ₦1.18 …
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Telecom Operators Now Collect USSD Charges Directly From Airtime
elecommunication companies in Nigeria will now receive payment for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services directly from customers’ airtime, based on a new billing model approved by the Nigerian Communications …
The sun rises over communities in Nigeria’s North-West, but for many, it brings no warmth, only the chilling reminder of what the night might hold. Farmers hesitate to walk their …
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Study Abroad in 2025-2026 with These Fully Funded Opportunities for Nigerians
For many ambitious Nigerian students, the dream of pursuing higher education abroad is often clouded by financial barriers. However, a wealth of fully funded scholarships exists, offering incredible opportunities to …
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Prions: The Silent Protein Threat Causing Deadly Brain Disease – What You Need to Know
When we talk about diseases, our minds usually jump to viruses, bacteria, or even parasites. But imagine a disease caused by something far more baffling: a protein. Yes, a protein …