Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is being widely tipped as a strong contender for the African Union Commission chairmanship in 2027, a position that rotates among Africa’s five regions. The …
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NGX Boss Highlights Nigeria-Brazil Capital Market Opportunities During Tinubu’s Visit
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Mr. Temi Popoola, has said that capital markets will play a central role in boosting trade …
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Petrobras Eyes Return to Nigeria’s Oil Sector with Focus on Deepwater Opportunities
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed that Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil firm, is exploring new opportunities in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, with particular focus on …
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Botswana Declares Health Emergency Amid Drug Shortage
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, has declared a state of public health emergency following a critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies across the country. The announcement was made on …
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FG Launches Digital Portal to Improve Teacher Licensing and Professionalism
The Federal Government has launched a new digital portal aimed at creating a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamlining licensing, and promoting professionalism in the education sector. The portal was …
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Nigeria, Japan Move to Strengthen Mining Partnership at TICAD
Nigeria and Japan have opened fresh discussions aimed at building a stronger partnership in the mining industry, with both countries committing to plans that will encourage Japanese companies to invest …
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Kenya has secured up to 25 billion yen ($169 million) in Samurai financing from Japan to support its struggling automotive and energy sectors, as the East African country continues to …
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Syrian Embassy Reopens in Tripoli After 13 Years
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has confirmed the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli after more than 13 years of closure, marking a fresh step in restoring diplomatic ties between …
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Maghreb States Shift on Syria’s Arab League Return
Maghreb countries remain divided over Syria’s reintegration into the Arab League, though recent moves by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE have accelerated normalization. Algeria has long supported Syria’s return …
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Iceland Partners Malawi on K15.6bn Mangochi Development Project
The Government of Iceland has once again shown strong commitment to Malawi’s growth and development, this time by backing the third phase of the Mangochi Basic Services Programme (MBSP), a …