Dr Sidi Ould Tah, a renowned economist and national of Mauritania, has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He will take over from Nigeria’s …
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President Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Cut Oil, Gas Costs and Attract More Investment into Nigeria’s Energy Sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a new Executive Order aimed at cutting the high cost of oil and gas production in Nigeria, increasing government revenue, and bringing in more …
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Ghana to Host Mining in Motion 2025 Summit: Focus on Sustainable Growth and Global Impact
All eyes will turn to Accra, Ghana this year as the country prepares to host the highly anticipated Mining in Motion 2025 Summit, a major event that brings together key …
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Rwanda Reshapes Its Cities with New Urban Policy, Digital Permits, and Affordable Housing Drive
Rwanda is taking bold steps to transform its urban landscape with a new set of policies and digital tools aimed at making its cities smarter, more inclusive, and easier to …
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Kenya’s Inflation Drops to 3.8% in May, Stays Within Central Bank Target Range
Kenya’s annual inflation rate dropped to 3.8% in May 2025, down from 4.1% recorded in April, according to fresh data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on …
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South African Rand Holds Ground as Central Bank Pushes for Lower Inflation Target
The South African rand managed to hold on to most of its gains from the previous day during early trading on Friday, May 30, 2025, following fresh comments from the …
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Sokoto Govt Approves ₦69 Billion for Housing, Agriculture, and Infrastructure Development
The Sokoto State Government has approved the sum of ₦69 billion for major developmental projects across the state. This was made known after the 4th Executive Council Meeting held on …
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FG Introduces Specialised HND Programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
In a major leap toward digital transformation, the Federal Government has launched specialised Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Networking. The initiative, announced …
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NAICOM Partners Ghana to Strengthen Marine Insurance Across West Africa
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has entered a strategic partnership with Ghana’s insurance regulator to boost the growth of marine insurance and deepen intra-African cooperation, especially within the West African …
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FIRS to Launch Nationwide E-Invoicing System in July to Boost Tax Transparency
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that it will roll out a nationwide electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system by July 25, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve …