The Chairman of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Chief Chibudom Nwuche, has promised that the new commission will give top priority to rail and road infrastructure, industries, agriculture, telecommunications, urban …
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NES Raises Alarm Over Poor State of Nigeria’s Social Welfare
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has expressed concern over the state of social welfare in the country, describing it as ignominious. The body noted that about 133 million Nigerians currently …
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Uganda’s insurance sector has shown strong growth and rising confidence as companies in the country paid out shs442.73 billion in claims during the first half of 2025. The data was …
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Cameroon Launches Free Healthcare for 500,000 Residents
The government of Cameroon has launched a major free healthcare campaign targeting more than 500,000 residents in the South Region, as part of efforts to expand access to medical services …
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Kenya’s Controller of Budget, Dr Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised fresh alarm over the country’s rising public debt, which has now reached Sh11.73 trillion as at June 2025. The warning comes …
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Top Skill Job Seeker need to Succeed in Fintech and Digital Economy
Top Skill Job Seeker need to Succeed in Fintech and Digital economy the ones who can help a company navigate uncharted waters and turn uncertainty into opportunity. Financial and Regulatory …
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North-West Gets Lion’s Share of Tinubu’s FEC Projects Worth N5.97 Trillion
The Budget Office of the Federation has revealed that the North-West geopolitical zone is the biggest beneficiary of projects approved by the Federal Executive Council under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …
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Housing Finance Bank, Pearl Marina Partner on Uganda Homes
Housing Finance Bank (HFB) and Pearl Marina Estates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to open a new chapter in Uganda’s real estate and housing finance sector. The partnership …
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Unpaid Salaries and Strikes Undermine Nigeria’s Education Targets
Nigeria’s education sector is struggling to meet national development targets as unpaid salaries and frequent strike actions continue to disrupt teaching and learning across the country. While the federal government …
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The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Kassim Majaliwa, has praised the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) after the bourse recorded strong growth, with its market value …