The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Jobson Ewalefoh, has declared Nigeria open for business and ready for global partnerships, urging both local and international investors to tap …
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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted its first-ever international labour standards aimed at safeguarding workers from biological hazards in the workplace. This historic move is expected to significantly improve …
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Nigeria’s Space Economy Can Add $1bn to GDP Annually
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, has said that Nigeria’s space economy has the potential to contribute at least $1 billion yearly …
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Lagos Moves to Enact Innovation Bill, Targets Inclusive Tech Growth
The Lagos State Government has moved a step closer to enacting a law to strengthen its innovation and technology ecosystem by unveiling a revised draft of the Lagos Innovation Bill. …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Govt Warns Money Lenders Over High Interest Rates, Illegal Practices
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has sounded a strong warning to money lenders operating illegally and charging exorbitant interest rates, saying such exploitative behaviour is worsening poverty and …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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RBZ Says ZWG Cash Supplies Are Adequate, But Citizens Say Otherwise
HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) insists that it has enough Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) notes in circulation to meet the country’s economic demands, even as citizens across …
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GTBank Begins Deducting N6.98 USSD Fee from Airtime
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has officially started using a new billing system for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking transactions. Starting today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the N6.98 USSD …
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Buy Made in Nigeria Policy Violates AfCFTA Rules
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised a strong alarm against the federal government’s “Buy Made in Nigeria Policy.” The policy, according to NECA, directly violates the protocols of …