Renowned journalist and former Presidential Spokesman, Olorogun Ima Niboro, has praised the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as a “truly executive” style of …
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FG Rolls Out Empowerment Fund for Tertiary Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new initiative known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to improve the welfare and professional development of employees in universities, …
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Malawi’s MEAP Project Lights Up Homes, Boosts Small Businesses
The Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), which is being run by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) with financial support from the World Bank, is bringing a major change …
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GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union Donates Over GH¢50,000 Worth of Items to Orphanage in Accra
The GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union has taken a bold step beyond the usual scope of labour advocacy by donating items worth more than GH¢50,000 to the Chosen Children’s Centre …
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Google to Invest $37m in AI Research, Startups, and Digital Skills Across Africa
Google has announced a major investment of $37 million aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and infrastructure across Africa. In a statement, the tech giant said the funding …
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KPC Set for NSE Listing as Kenya Pushes Privatisation Agenda
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is set to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in September 2025, marking a major shift in the country’s privatisation efforts and energy sector. …
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High Interest Rate Now Top Challenge for Nigerian Businesses – CBN Survey
Businesses across Nigeria say high interest rates have become the most severe challenge affecting their operations, surpassing long-standing problems like insecurity and poor electricity supply. This was revealed in the …
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The African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, in collaboration with the Sterling One Foundation and with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has brought together …
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FRC, LCCI, and Centre for Business Integrity Launch Push for Good Governance in Nigeria’s 40 Million MSMEs
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has joined forces with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Centre for Business Integrity (CBi) to promote corporate governance …
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NACGRAB Launches New Crop Initiative to Boost Food Security and Agricultural Research
The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has restated its commitment to the conservation and promotion of Nigeria’s plant genetic resources as a way to support the country’s …