Africa
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Afreximbank disburses over $35bn to Nigeria since inception
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) since inception has disbursed more than $35 billion in trade and project financing to…
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Microsoft to deliver Microsoft Cloud from Datacentres in Africa to enable greater innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth
Microsoft’s new investment will provide highly available, scalable, and secure cloud services across Africa with the option of data residency…
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Over 1 million African children’s lives improved by local social entrepreneurs supported by Reach for Change in Africa
More than one million African children have benefitted from social enterprise development in Africa in the last five years,…
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Merck announces 2016 winners and calls for applications for the 2017 Hypertension Award to mark “World Hypertension Day”
Merck aims to build hypertension experts platform across the globe through call for 2017 Hypertension Award applications to mark World…
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The Eagle Online announces short break for better service
The Management of The Eagle Online has announced a short break in its online news service. According to the…
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Ugwuanyi is Best Governor in South East, says Air Peace Chief …As Airline sites job-boosting hub in Enugu
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Chief Allen Onyema has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu…
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West and Central Africa: Attacks on human rights activists reach dangerous levels
Human rights defenders, journalists and protesters in West and Central Africa are facing ever-higher levels of persecution, intimidation and violence,…
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Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa: Health Minister calls for heightened vigilance
Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has called for heightened vigilance and intensified awareness efforts on the symptoms of hemorrhagic…
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Emirates turnover hits $25.8billion and over 105,000 work force
The Emirates Group turnover hits $25.8 billion with a huge workforce of 105,000. Emirates announced its 29th consecutive…
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We’ll use cultural diplomacy to fight xenophobia in South Africa – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said Nigeria will deploy ‘cultural diplomacy’ as an effective tool…
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Saraki urges ECOWAS leaders to resist trade policy manipulation
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States…
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Has Wole Soyinka become a revisionist? By Jideofor Adibe
I was uncomfortable when I read a statement credited to Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka calling on the Economic and Financial…
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Nigerien President’s visit to President Buhari rescheduled
The visit of President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger Republic to President Muhammadu Buhari scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2017, has…
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Spotlight on 5th Edition of Nollywood Week Festival – 2017
Since 2013, the Nollywood Week Festival, an initiative of the Okada Media Association, has offered the Parisian public the…
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Why ship owners back Dakuku to lead African Maritime revival
Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) has given its support to Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the Director General of the…
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Why we are hopeful about improving health in Africa By Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates
An Opinion Piece by Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates NEW YORK, United States of America, April 25, 2017/ —…
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Maritime safety and security our priority – NIMASA DG ….As Agency renews MOU with the Navy
In line with its mandate to ensure safety and security in the Nigerian territorial waters, the Nigerian Maritime Administration…
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Africa moves against dumping of nuclear, toxic waste at sea ….AAMA 2017 delegates agree on collective fight against piracy, sea robbery ….Buhari promises to strengthen defense to safeguard maritime business.
In a concerted effort to ensure that African Oceans are not overexploited and also not seen as a dumping ground…
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President Buhari congratulates NIMASA DG on election as Chairman of AAMA; Attends Friday prayer with Monguno, Daura, Magu
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku…
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DG NIMASA emerges new Chairman of AAMA
The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has been elected as the new…
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President Buhari advocates synergy, collaboration to grow African maritime potentials
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for improved synergy and collaboration among African countries to effectively attain a sustainable use of…
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West Africa loses 1.3 billion Dollars to illegal fishing annually- Dogara ….Maritime sector key to Nigeria’s economic revival says Dogara. ….Pledges commitment to passing suppression of Piracy and other unlawful Acts at Sea Bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives , Hon Yakubu Dogara, has expressed dismay that Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (…
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Sokoto’s new organic fertiliser plant begins production December
Sokoto’s 15,000 metric tonnes new organic fertiliser plant will begin production in December, officials overseeing the establishment of the factory…
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Rangers CAF exit: Coach’s incompetence responsible for our crashing out- Enugu Sports Commissioner
From; Madu Ezenoha The Enugu state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Charles Ndukwe, has attributed the exit of Rangers from…
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Dangote will be largest exporter of rice in 5 years – AfDB President
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, may become the largest exporter…
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