The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has again made a strong case for increased global investment in Africa, saying the continent remains one of …
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Sundry Foods Offers ₦250,000 Annual Scholarships to Students in Host Communities
Sundry Foods Limited (SFL), a Nigerian-owned food services company, has awarded scholarships worth ₦250,000 annually to undergraduate students from its host communities across the country. The announcement was made during …
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FG to audit finances, operations of Ajaokuta Steel Company
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin a full technical and financial audit of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and other major equipment under its care. This move is part …
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Plateau, NRC partner to revive rail services
Plateau State Government has taken a major step towards reviving rail transport in the state. This comes after the state signed a fresh agreement with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) …
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FG Begins Drone Mapping of Abuja to Boost Security, Planning
The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) has kicked off a major mapping project of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using high-tech drone technology to boost development, security, …
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Egypt’s Finance Ministry Rolls Out Measures to Boost Economy and Support Citizens
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has announced new steps to boost economic activity and encourage private sector growth. The move also targets support for key industries in the country. These …
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Title: Farming with Phones: African Smallholder Farmers Struggle to Embrace Digital Tools Despite Optimism
A new report has raised questions about the real impact of digital technology in farming across Africa. While mobile phones and internet access have spread widely, many smallholder farmers still …
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FRC, NADP lament dearth of actuarial professionals
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) and the Nigerian Actuarial Development Programme (NADP) have raised alarm over the shortage of actuarial professionals in the country. This was discussed during …
In a move to ensure stable electricity in Ondo State, Lincs Power Energy Solutions has joined hands with the state government to build a 5-megawatt power project. The project aims …
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Nigeria advances geospatial technology for smart city development
Nigeria is making significant progress in geospatial technology to support smart cities and modern infrastructure development. The Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, stated this during a one-day workshop on …