Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has distanced the party’s leadership from a recent comment made by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, concerning the …
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Uganda’s President Museveni to Seek Reelection in 2026, Aiming to Extend 40-Year Rule
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni will officially seek reelection in the upcoming general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly four decades in power. The announcement, which …
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Mali’s Cabinet Backs Five-Year Term Extension for Goïta
Mali’s transitional cabinet has officially endorsed a proposal to extend the leadership of Colonel Assimi Goïta for a renewable five-year term, further entrenching his role in the country’s shifting political …
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Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Woman and African to Lead International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry has shattered historic barriers by becoming the first woman and the first African to be elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The former Zimbabwean swimmer officially …
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Tanzania Deputy Mining Minister Urges Small‐Scale Miners to Learn Mining Act to Curb Conflicts
Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr Steven Kiruswa, has urged small-scale miners across Tanzania to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the Mining Act, Chapter 123, and its accompanying regulations to reduce recurrent …
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Kenya Moves to Strengthen Cybersecurity with World Bank
The Government of Kenya, with support from the World Bank, has begun plans to acquire advanced cybersecurity tools to strengthen its national digital defences following a wave of cyberattacks on …
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NPA Targets N1.28tn Revenue in 2025
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a revenue target of N1.28 trillion for 2025. This is a significant increase from the N894.86 billion it generated in 2024. The announcement …
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FG Revenue Hits N6.9tn in Four Months
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have brought in N6.9 trillion in government revenue from …
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FG Signs $1.5bn Deal with World Bank to Tackle Infrastructure Challenges and Boost Economy
The Federal Government has signed a massive $1.5 billion (R27 billion) loan agreement with the World Bank to help address serious infrastructure problems that have slowed down Nigeria’s economic growth …
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Sheger City Targets Local and Foreign Investors with New Promotion Drive and Investment Expo
The Sheger City Administration in Ethiopia is stepping up its efforts to attract both local and foreign investors, as it rolls out fresh promotional campaigns and prepares to host a …