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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East African Crude Oil Pipeline Now 62% Complete, Project Set for June 2026 Launch
Construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has now reached 62 percent completion, with officials confirming that the entire project will be ready by June 2026. This was …
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Vandalism Leaves Kampala Northern Bypass in Darkness Weeks After Streetlights Installation
Parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass are in complete darkness again, just weeks after new streetlights were installed by the Ugandan government. The Ministry of Works and Transport has now …
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The death toll from the deadly floods in Eastern Cape, South Africa, has now climbed to 94 after two more bodies were discovered on Sunday in Mthatha. The disaster, which …
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The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has appealed to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and other Southeast leaders to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, regardless of political …
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President Barrow Launches Phase Three of Road Project in Gambia
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA – President Adama Barrow has announced the commencement of Phase Three of his administration’s massive national road infrastructure transformation project, promising to enhance connectivity, reduce flooding, and …
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Dirty Linens in Ugandan Hospitals Fuel Infection Risk, Experts Warn
A new health sector report has revealed alarming lapses in linen management across Uganda’s healthcare system, with 9 out of every 10 health facilities reportedly failing to follow proper hygiene …
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Zimbabwe Launches National Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines to Strengthen Public Health Security
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially unveiled its National Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines, a major milestone aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to detect and manage public health threats in …
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NRC Boss Says Abuja-Kaduna Train Toilets Now Functional
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has responded to complaints by some passengers regarding the condition of facilities on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), …
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NANS Endorses Governor Soludo for Second Term
As the countdown to the 2025 Anambra governorship election begins, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has thrown its weight behind the re-election of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo. NANS …