Egypt is expanding in building seawater desalination plants to face the water stress caused by climate change, said Deputy Minister of Housing Sayed Ismail in a meeting with the world …
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Nigerian government launches policy to aid agricultural development
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a six-year national agricultural technology and innovation policy (NATIP) from 2022 to 2027 to enhance agribusiness in the country. This document was inaugurated by the …
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Truecaller for business add new features to aid productivity
Truecaller, a global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, has launched additional features on its Truecaller for Business. The features will enable branded, contextual videos to differentiate business …
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We have the capacity to face challenges of the 2023 elections, INEC assures Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it has the capacity and courage to face the challenges that the 2023 general election may bring. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman …
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Trapped fund: CBN releases $265M to airlines
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),on Friday, released the sum of 265 million dollars to airlines operating in the country to settle outstanding ticket sales. According to a statement issued …
Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.54 percent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2022. The development is an improvement from the 3.11 percent growth recorded …
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Prime Minister appoints new head, deputy for Egyptian Stock Exchange
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli issued a decree on Thursday appointing Ramy El-Dokany as head of the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) board and Hebatallah El-Serafy as his deputy for a …
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Central bank of Egypt cancels maximum deposit limits, increases cash withdrawals to LE 150,000.
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Thursday canceled the maximum limits for deposit operations for individuals and companies in bank branches and automated teller machines (ATMs). The CBE also …
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IMF welcomes Egypt’s social protection program
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomes the government’s social protection programs and does not force the state to take measures that harm Egyptian citizens, affirmed Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli …
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Ghana-India trade on the path to recovery after Covid-19 slowdown
Trade between Ghana and India is on the path of recovery after plummeting in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. After dropping by nearly a half from the …