The Surveyor General of the Federation, Mr. Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, has said that the Federal Government’s plan to map Nigeria is fully on course, stressing that those threatening to challenge the …
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Vodacom Teams with UNFPA on GBV in Lesotho
In Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho, a new partnership has been formed to tackle one of the country’s most pressing social problems – gender-based violence (GBV). Vodacom Lesotho, a …
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African Development Bank, Invest in Africa Partner on $850,000 Project to Create Green Jobs in Senegal and Ghana
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has teamed up with non-profit organisation Invest in Africa (IIA) to boost job opportunities in Ghana and Senegal through a new $850,000 grant agreement. The …
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Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Experts Call for Mindset Shift to Drive Nigeria’s Development
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former Minister of Works, Power and Housing Babatunde Fashola, SAN, and other national stakeholders have emphasised the need for a change in the mindset …
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African Countries Worry as UK Reduces Foreign Aid Budget Again
The United Kingdom’s decision to cut down its foreign aid budget even further has sparked serious concerns across Africa, with experts warning that the move could affect key development programmes …
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AfDB, South Africa Sign $474m Energy Transition Loan Deal
The South African government has signed a fresh loan agreement worth US$474.6 million with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support its ongoing Just Energy Transition (JET) programme. This new …