The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …
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President Barrow Launches Phase Three of Road Project in Gambia
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA – President Adama Barrow has announced the commencement of Phase Three of his administration’s massive national road infrastructure transformation project, promising to enhance connectivity, reduce flooding, and …
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Nigeria Offers U.S. Access to Critical Minerals in Exchange for Eased Visa Restrictions on ECOWAS Officials
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has made a bold diplomatic offer to the United States—access to Nigeria’s critical and rare earth minerals in exchange for easing …
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Senegal, Guinea-Bissau Sign New Fisheries Agreement to Boost Marine Cooperation
Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have signed a fresh two-year protocol in Dakar to allow Senegalese artisanal and industrial fishermen to continue operating in the waters under Guinea-Bissau’s jurisdiction. The agreement, signed …
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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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NSIB Partners ASKY Airlines to Boost Aviation Safety in West Africa
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced a strategic partnership with ASKY Airlines to promote a data-driven and preventive approach to aviation safety across West Africa. This development was …
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AfDB Backs Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy with Support for Industrial Parks
Accra, Ghana – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown its full weight behind Ghana’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative, pledging technical, financial, and policy support to accelerate the country’s economic …
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Fitch Upgrades Ghana’s Credit Rating After Debt Restructuring Progress
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign currency rating to “B-” from “restricted default” (RD), saying the West African country has made strong progress in resolving …
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The Government of Ghana has begun an emergency evacuation of its citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, following a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel. The move …
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Mahama Orders Military Escort for Bawku Vehicles Amid Security Push
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to provide armed security escorts for all vehicles travelling through the Bawku area, in a major move aimed at strengthening …