Africa
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Why is Africa playing with fire? By Azu Ishiekwene
There is fire in Ouagadougou. And who’s to say where it’s catching next? For the second time in eight months,…
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Osinbajo calls for synergy among African states to boost blue economy
Group photograph after the opening ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Oct. 6, 2022 The Vice…
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South Africa’s vaccine regulation system earns WHO endorsement, says official
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Oct. 6, 2022 South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has become Africa’s fifth country, alongside Nigeria,…
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Google announces first Cloud Region in Africa
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Oct. 5, 2022 Google on Wednesday announced its intent to establish a new Google Cloud region…
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AfDB, Afreximbank, others commit to enhance trade, investment
By Temitope Ponle Abuja The African Development Bank (AfDB), Afreximbank and six other partners, have affirmed their commitments for better…
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Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government
Ouagadougou, Oct. 1, 2022 Burkina Faso’s army captain, Ibrahim Traore, announced Friday night that the army had seized power…
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How Africa’s Free Trade Area can succeed – Buhari; Lauds Afreximbank President, Prof. Oramah
President Muhammadu Buhari says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will succeed if African governments demonstrate a higher level…
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Afreximbank introduces trade payment services
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Sept. 29, 2022 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has inaugurated the Afreximbank Trade Payment Services or “AfPAY”.…
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Super Eagles lose 1-2 to Algeria’s Desert Foxes
Abuja, Sept. 27, 2022 The Super Eagles failed to hold on to their early lead on Tuesday in Oran and…
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UNGA77: Aisha Buhari advocates inclusion of peace education in African schools
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 22, 2022 First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has advocated mandatory inclusion of…
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AfDB’s President, Adesina, to join world leaders at UNGA
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 20, 2022 The President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina would join…
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UBA to begin cross-border transactions with PAPSS in Q4
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Sept. 20, 2022 United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) says it will commence cross-border transactions with…
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Ghana declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak
Dakar, Sept. 19, 2022 Ghana President’s office, on Monday, declared the end of a Marburg virus outbreak, a highly infectious…
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Osimhen, Ighalo, missing as Peseiro names 25 Eagles to face Algeria in friendly
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 17, 2022 Super Eagles Forwards Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo are among star players not…
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Ecobank Group: Jeremy Awori to succeed Ade Ayeyemi as Group CEO
By Augusta Uchediunor Sept. 12, 2022 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced that…
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Ruto’s swearing-in testament of robust institutions – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Nairobi, Sept. 13, 2022 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the swearing of William Ruto as the fifth President…
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Daily Trust invites nominations for African of the Year 2022 Award
A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of…
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Fayemi emerges President Forum of Governors Regions/States of Africa
By Yinusa Ishola Ado-Ekiti, Sept. 9, 2022 Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has been elected the President of the Forum…
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AfDB issues €1.25 bn benchmark social bond due Sept. 2029
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 9, 2922 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched and priced a new 1.25 billion…
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AfDB to provide $12.5bn to support Africa adaptation programme
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 7, 2022 Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group says the…
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Honorary Doctorate for Bob-Manuel Udokwu
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It was a day to cherish as the esteemed actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, was honoured with a…
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Ruto is Kenya’s President, country’s Supreme Court rules
Nairobi, Sept. 5, 2022 The Supreme Court of Kenya on Monday dismissed a petition challenging William Ruto as president-elect, paving…
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CHAN Qualifiers: Nigeria bow to Ghana after 4-5 penalty shootout; It wasn’t easy – Ghana’s team coach, captain
Two goals in the final 14 minutes by the resilient Nigeria Super Eagles B team leveled aggregate score at 2-2…
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160-carat diamond unearthed in Angola
Luanda, Sept. 2, 2022 A 160-carat white Type lla diamond was unearthed in Angola by Lucapa Diamond Company, the company…
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Ecobank Group launches 2022 edition of its Fintech Challenge with US$50,000 Prize Money up for grabs
LOMÉ, Togo, August 25, 2022 Pan-African banking group, Ecobank Group, has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge…
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