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 …
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Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad to Tackle Insecurity in Benue
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has launched a new security outfit known as the Quick Response Squad (QRS) aimed at improving the state’s capacity to respond swiftly to security threats, …
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The Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Tolulope Odunaiya, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). …
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Germany Supports €20m Resilience Project for 200,000 People
The German Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a €20 million project aimed at boosting resilience and improving …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Rigs Rise to 46 as NUPRC Pushes for Higher Production
The number of crude oil drilling rigs operating in Nigeria rose to 46 this week, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This marks a steady increase from …