Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook co-founder sought to explain some of the company’s more complicated policy issues this week during an interview with podcast host and martial arts commentator Joe Rogan. During …
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The microblogging platform, Twitter, has officially integrated podcast features into its platform. The company announced the development via a blog post. “Twitter helps people connect with unique and compelling voices …
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We have the capacity to face challenges of the 2023 elections, INEC assures Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it has the capacity and courage to face the challenges that the 2023 general election may bring. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman …
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Trapped fund: CBN releases $265M to airlines
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),on Friday, released the sum of 265 million dollars to airlines operating in the country to settle outstanding ticket sales. According to a statement issued …
Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.54 percent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2022. The development is an improvement from the 3.11 percent growth recorded …
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Prime Minister appoints new head, deputy for Egyptian Stock Exchange
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli issued a decree on Thursday appointing Ramy El-Dokany as head of the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) board and Hebatallah El-Serafy as his deputy for a …
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Central bank of Egypt cancels maximum deposit limits, increases cash withdrawals to LE 150,000.
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Thursday canceled the maximum limits for deposit operations for individuals and companies in bank branches and automated teller machines (ATMs). The CBE also …
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IMF welcomes Egypt’s social protection program
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomes the government’s social protection programs and does not force the state to take measures that harm Egyptian citizens, affirmed Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli …
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Transnet announces a deadlock in wage negotiation as strike continuous
Transnet announced on Friday a deadlock in wage negotiations, with two labor unions raising the prospect of a strike that could further cripple the state-owned logistics company and impact Africa’s …
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Cognition Holdings announces sales of 50.01% stake in Private Property for R150 million.
Cognition Holdings has announced that it is selling its 50.01% stake in Private Property for R150 million. The shares will be sold to BetterHome, ooba, and Fledge Capital in a single indivisible …