The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s successful bid to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos, saying it will boost trade, empower local …
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Volta Investment Summit to Tackle Accra-Centred Investments in Ghana
Ghana’s investment profile in 2024 has revealed a clear imbalance, with the bulk of projects concentrated in the Greater Accra Region. Out of 140 registered projects last year, 115 were …
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Ghana, Namibia Move to Strengthen Aviation Safety Cooperation
Ghana’s Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) is set to deepen ties with Namibia’s Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation through a proposed bilateral memorandum of …
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Sino Metals’ $200m Samba Mine Project Praised in Zambia
Governance and Development Advocates Zambia (GODAZA) has praised plans by Sino Metals to invest about 200 million dollars in the Samba Mine project in Kalulushi District, Copperbelt Province. The advocacy …
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Ghana’s President John Mahama Tipped for African Union Chairmanship in 2027
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 …