Nigeria has approached the World Bank for a fresh $10.50 million loan to strengthen the Central Bank of Nigeria’s technical capacity and modernise the country’s domestic payment system. The move …
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The Foundation for a Better Environment (FABE) has trained over 30,000 students on environmental sustainability through its EcoSchoolsNG initiative, which started in 2016. The initiative aims to educate young Nigerians …
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W’Bank lends Nigeria $1.08bn for education, nutrition, economic boost
The World Bank has announced the approval of three major financing operations worth a total of $1.08 billion to support key sectors in Nigeria, including education, nutrition, and economic resilience. …
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Accion Microfinance Bank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Digital Skills
Accion Microfinance Bank (MfB) has taken a significant step towards empowering female entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential digital skills to enhance their businesses. The bank recently hosted a one-day …
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President Tinubu Grants Licenses to 11 New Private Universities
In a significant development for Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for the establishment of 11 new private universities. The announcement was made during the Federal …
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Ghana, Morocco to Scrap Visa Requirements for Travelers
Ghana and Morocco are set to remove visa requirements for travelers between both countries as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations. This was disclosed by Ghana’s Minister …
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Ya-Na calls for prioritization of education in Africa’s development
by Editorby EditorThe Dagbon overlord, Ya-Na Abukari II, emphasized the significance of education and knowledge sharing in societal transformation. He highlighted that financial aid alone from developed countries would not suffice for …
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HIV Prevention at 1st Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa
by Editorby EditorGirls’ education as a tool to prevent HIV infection has been centred at the 1st African Union Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa. This followed African leaders …
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Pan-African Parliamentarians Call for “Decolonization” of Education in Africa
by Editorby EditorIn a resounding call to action, Pan-African parliamentarians have urged for the “decolonization” of education systems across the continent. During the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) session held in Addis Ababa, lawmakers …
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Stakeholders Call for Education Standardization to Boost Intra-Africa Trade
by Editorby EditorKey stakeholders from various African countries are urging for the harmonization of educational systems as a vital measure to boost intra-African trade. This plea was put forth at the African …