France’s former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been sent to prison after being found guilty of seeking illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, marking the first time …
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Sanwo-Olu Launches $410m Omi-Eko Project to Transform Lagos Waterways
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi-Eko Project, a flagship water transport initiative aimed at transforming the state’s waterways from barriers of separation into corridors of …
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DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipYouth Empowerment
Search for Common Ground, Labour Ministry to Train 794 Niger Delta Youths
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Search for Common Ground, has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment to engage 794 persons across the Niger Delta region in various skills …
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DevelopmentDiplomacyEconomyGovernanceInternational RelationsTrade
EU Appoints Rune Skinnebach as New Ambassador to Ghana, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Rune Skinnebach has officially assumed office as the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana after presenting his Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the …
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Youths with Disabilities in Rwanda Receive Training to Overcome Poverty
More than 20 young people living with disabilities across Rubavu, Burera, Musanze, and Rutsiro local government areas of Rwanda are receiving training to help them run cooperative businesses and move …
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EconomyEnvironmentPoliticsTrade and Commerce
South Africa: The EU announces a €4.7 billion investment plan
The European Union has announced a major investment of €4.7 billion in South Africa. This money will be used to support the country’s transition to green energy and boost vaccine …
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Google on Wednesday lost its appeal against a record €4.34bn EU competition fine for using the dominance of its Android mobile phone operating system to thwart competition. In a statement, …
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South Africa halts exports of Valencia oranges to the European Union
South Africa, the world’s second largest exporter of citrus fruit after Spain will voluntarily stop the exports of Valencia oranges, from areas in South Africa affected by a fungal disease …