For the second time this year, Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives have approved an extension of the capital component of the 2024 national budget to December 31, 2025. The …
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Eastern Cape Flood Disaster Leaves 95 Dead, R5.2 Billion in Damages
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has confirmed that the devastating storms that swept through the Eastern Cape earlier this month have left 95 people dead, caused …
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Nigeria, Other African Countries Partner with China on Project Management
Nigeria and several other African countries are currently engaging China on how to improve project delivery, capacity building, and professional certification across the continent. The engagement is part of a …
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Poor Tracking Systems Cost Nigerian Logistics Sector Billions
The Chief Executive Officer of SysServe Solutions Limited, Mr. Jerry Okogbue, has said that Nigeria’s logistics and transport sector is losing billions of naira every year due to delivery delays, …
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Ethiopia Showcases Urban Corridor Plan at BRICS Urbanisation Forum in Brazil
The Government of Ethiopia has presented its ongoing urban development efforts at the BRICS Urbanisation Ministerial Forum, held in Brasilia, Brazil, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of …
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City Power, Eskom Settle R4 Billion Electricity Debt Dispute with Major Write-Off
South Africa’s electricity landscape may soon breathe easier after Johannesburg electricity distributor, City Power, and national utility Eskom finally reached an agreement over a long-standing billing and debt dispute worth …
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Oilserv Crosses River Niger in Major Milestone for Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline Project
Oilserv Limited, the contractor handling the construction of the 614-kilometre Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline, has confirmed that it has successfully crossed the River Niger — one of the most difficult …
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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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The Government of Kenya has introduced a fresh set of rules to guide the development of its crude oil sector. These new regulations are expected to speed up the country’s …