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Ghana Independence: Diaspora Perspective By Jerry Kwabena Adinkra

As Ghana commemorates its 67th Independence, it is important to reflect on the significant contributions of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the “big six,” and the other unsung heroes who played pivotal roles in the country’s journey to freedom and independence. Alongside these iconic figures, there are also countless Ghanaians living abroad, …

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Tinubu congratulates AfDB President, Adesina, on award of Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on the award of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), the President said “Dr. Adesina joins the pantheon of other previous winners …

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Trump dominates ‘Super Tuesday’ contests, sets stage for Biden rematch

Washington, March 6, 2024 Former U.S. president, Donald Trump, cemented his position as the Republican Party’s all-but-certain nominee for November’s general election after sweeping the Super Tuesday primary contests. “It is called ‘Super Tuesday’ for a reason. This is a big one,’’ Trump said in his victory speech, delivered at …

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Ekiti APC Chairman, Omotosho, is dead

 By Bolanle Lawal Ado-Ekiti, March 6, 2024 The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Mr. Paul Omotosho, is dead. According to a family member who pleaded anonymity, Omotosho died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. The APC chairman, the source said, attended political …

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Uzodimma names Onuegbu Head Political Bureau

Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has appointed his pioneer Commissioner for Lands and Survey, and subsequently Commissioner for Power, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, as the Head, Political Bureau of his administration. Onuegbu’s appointment takes immediate effect. Until recently when Governor Uzodimma dissolved his cabinet, Onuegbu was the Chief Political …

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NCDMB hosts workshop for oil industry players, academia, on research, innovation imperatives

Oil and gas industry stakeholders and leading academics on Tuesday began a three-day Research and Development (R&D) Zonal Workshop at the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, with special focus on needs-driven research and deepening of collaboration and linkages, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The workshop …

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Afreximbank tops loan market rankings in Bloomberg’s 2023 Capital Markets league tables for Sub-Saharan Africa

CAIRO, Egypt, March 4, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has been ranked number one in all three categories in the Bloomberg Capital Markets League Tables Report for African Capital Markets. Afreximbank is ranked as number one Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent for Sub-Saharan Africa Borrower Loans. These rankings recognize the Bank’s leadership …

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We’ve attracted $30 bn Foreign Direct Investment – Tinubu; Says economy challenged, not distressed

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, March 5, 2024 President Bola Tinubu says his nine month-old administration has attracted $30 billion Direct Foreign Investment commitments to shore up the  Nigerian economy. Tinubu stated this at the 2023 Leadership Annual Conference and Award on Tuesday in Abuja. The event, with the theme “An …

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NIMASA, Sternula sign MoU on VHF Data Exchange System  

· This will boost our digitalization efforts – Jamoh   The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sternula Denmark on full-scale Very High Frequency (VHF) Data Exchange System (VDES) space capabilities between the Agency and Sternula. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and …

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