Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. He passed away at the age of 82 in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, where he had been receiving medical care since …
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MiDA Partners IFC to Attract Big Investment into Ghana’s Agric Sector
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is working closely with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract massive investment into Ghana’s agricultural sector. This collaboration is expected to boost agribusiness development …
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Libya’s Central Bank Urges Banks to Support Revival of Abandoned Housing Projects
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has made a strong appeal to the country’s banks and financial institutions to take the lead in reviving long-abandoned housing projects and supporting urban …
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Kenya’s Dollar Reserves Hit $11.2bn as Shilling Holds Strong
Kenyan traders and importers have every reason to breathe a sigh of relief, as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed that the country’s US dollar reserves are strong …
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South Africa Risks $2.3bn Loss as US Tariffs Threaten Key Exports
South Africa is staring at a potential economic setback as new United States tariffs could see exports to the US fall by as much as $2.3 billion annually. This is …
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Zimbabwe Diamond Firm Sacks 400 Workers as Global Gem Prices Crash
Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), the country’s largest diamond mining firm, has announced it is laying off 400 workers due to a global slump in the market for natural diamonds. …
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NRC Blames Banditry and Vandalism for Continued Suspension of Train Services in Kaduna, Niger States
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has explained that train services on narrow-gauge lines in parts of Kaduna and Niger States remain suspended due to insecurity, vandalism, and persistent banditry. The …
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, stirred fresh controversy on Wednesday, July 09, when he downplayed the contribution of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the …
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Malawi Moves Teacher Training Applications Online to Expand Access
The Government of Malawi has taken a major step towards improving access to teacher education by going fully digital in the application process for public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs). Minister …
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Lawmakers in Zimbabwe have been urged to take the lead in pushing for the full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the national vision of achieving upper-middle-income status …