Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Seyi Sijuwade, has raised serious concerns over the way rail accidents are investigated in Nigeria, saying the current system allows …
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N712bn MMIA Renovation Plan Sparks Debate as FAAN
The Federal Government’s decision to approve a whopping N712 billion for the renovation of the old Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has sparked widespread …
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Kenya’s Trade Minister Says Country Now Leads Africa’s Digital Revolution
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has declared that Kenya is now leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation, citing strong gains in internet connectivity, digital innovation, and a shift away …
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Nigeria’s Shamseldeen Ogunjimi Elected Deputy Chairperson
Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has been elected as the Deputy Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG). His …
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Stakeholders Renew Call for Urgent Reforms to Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity industry have again raised alarm over the country’s weak national grid and called for immediate reforms to help integrate renewable energy into the power system. The …
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Ghana Hikes Cocoa Price to $5,040 Per Tonne for 2025/2026 Season
The Government of Ghana has approved a major increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the upcoming 2025/2026 season. This is …
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Kenya’s Economy Growing Fast, But Youth Unemployment Remains a Major Challenge
Chief Executive Officer of Equity Group Holdings, Dr. James Mwangi, has said that Kenya’s economic growth is not creating enough jobs for the country’s growing number of university graduates. In …
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Kenya to Host Major Global AI Conference in Mombasa This August
Kenya is set to take centre stage in global discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it hosts the Africa International Policy and AI Conference (AIPAC) 2025. The four-day event will …
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FG Plans Legal Action on Vandalism to Accelerate Digital Development
The Federal Government has raised concerns over the rising destruction of telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria, especially in conflict-prone areas. This was made known by the Attorney-General of the Federation and …
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Zambia Agriculturists Advocate Land Reform, Warn Against Abuse
The Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) has thrown its weight behind the proposed Lands and Deeds Registry (Amendment) Bill, 2025, but has also raised key concerns about the implementation of …