The Government of Timor-Leste has approved a donation of 10 million US dollars to help Portugal recover from the massive destruction caused by recent wildfires that have swept through different …
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Rural Communities Enjoy Stable Power from Mini-Grids but Pay Higher Tariffs than Band A Customers – REA
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that many rural communities across Nigeria are now enjoying stable electricity supply through mini-grid projects, but some residents are paying higher tariffs than …
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EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTOil & Gas
Oil-Producing States Cut Domestic Debts by N610bn with Boost from 13% Derivation Fund
Oil-producing states in Nigeria have reduced their domestic debts by about N610.84 billion between June 2023 and March 2025, largely due to record inflows from the 13 per cent derivation …
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Katsina Government Trains 18,000 Teachers, Distributes 20,000 Tablets in Education Reform Drive
The Katsina State Government has launched a major education reform programme aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the state. The initiative, which includes the training of 18,000 teachers …
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Libya Plans New Tripoli Railway Project
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has revealed fresh plans to launch a major railway project in the capital city as part of efforts to modernize public transport and ease traffic congestion. …
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Nigeria Attracts $5.64bn in Q1 2025 as Banking Sector Leads Capital Inflows
Nigeria recorded a strong rise in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2025, attracting a total of $5.64 billion. The latest capital importation report released by the National …
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Finance Minister Wale Edun, CBN Governor Cardoso Pledge Stronger Policy Coordination to Boost Economy
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso, have pledged closer coordination …
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NCAA Summons Ibom Air Passenger and Crew, Orders Full Phone Shutdown on Flights
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Ms. Comfort Emmanson and a member of the Ibom Air cabin crew, Juliana Edward, for further investigation into an incident that occurred …
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Malawi Govt Breaks Cement Cartel with Cheaper Imports from Zambia
Malawi’s Trade and Industry Minister, Vitumbiko Mumba, has taken another decisive step against powerful cartels in the country, this time targeting the cement industry. His latest move follows closely after …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentEconomyEgyptGOVERNMENTInflationInternational RelationsINVESTMENTUncategorized
Egypt Moves to Raise Dollar Inflows, Support Economy
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has given a new directive to the Central Bank of Egypt, asking the regulator to intensify efforts to raise dollar proceeds from within the country while …