The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has released its 2024 Annual Report, showing strong economic progress and major wins for the East African country. The report highlights key achievements across investments, …
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FIRS Launches Gender Desk, Pledges Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Data Reporting
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a new Gender Desk and Women Network initiative, pledging to mainstream gender equality across its operations, including planning, budgeting, data collection, and …
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President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has raised alarm over the huge economic losses Africa is facing due to climate change. He said the continent is currently …
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Race Tightens for AfDB President as Five Candidates Share Plans for Africa’s Future
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) is getting hotter as the date for the election draws near. The current president of the bank, Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, …
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IMF Tells African Governments to Focus More on Private Sector to Survive Global Economic Problems
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told African governments to stop depending too much on public spending and instead focus on supporting the private sector. According to the IMF, this …
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South Africa Maintains ‘BB-‘ Credit Rating with Stable Outlook Despite Economic Challenges
South Africa’s credit rating has been kept at ‘BB-‘ with a stable outlook by two of the world’s major credit rating agencies — Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings. This …
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ROGEAP, Ecobank to Train 50 SMEs in Solar Energy Business
The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria, has announced plans to train 50 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector through a …
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Developers Defend Four-Storey Building Near Gani Fawehinmi’s Home, Say All Approvals Secured
The developers and owners of the four-storey building located beside the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi’s historic residence have said that the structure was built with full government approvals and in …
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Nigerian Architects Seek Stronger Ties With Ariston Group Ahead of Lagos Forum
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has paid a courtesy visit to Ariston Group to strengthen collaboration and appreciate the company’s contributions towards advancing architectural design in Nigeria. In a …
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Urges World Bank, IMF to Prioritise Data for Africa’s Growth
The senator representing Ondo South and Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has stressed the need for Africa to embrace data-driven development to boost its economy and governance. Speaking …