Africa
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AFCFTA: What we’re doing to boost non-oil exports – CBN Governor, Emefiele at Zenith Bank Webinar
Being remarks by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Godwin Emefiele, at the Zenith Bank 2021…
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Angolan journalist Jorge Manuel arrested, detained for 5 days while reporting on evictions
New York, April 15, 2021 Angolan authorities must refrain from arresting members of the press covering public events, and should…
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Ecobank Transnational Incorporated appoints Akin Dada as Group Executive, Corporate & Investment Banking
LOME, Togo, April 12, 2021 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), is pleased to announce…
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Corruption is not in the African blood says US Professor of Sociology, Akil Khalfani
Professor of Sociology at Essex County College, New Jersey, United States of America (US), Dr. Akil Kokayi Khalfani, has dismissed…
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Police dismantles road blocks on Lagos-Badagry expressway
By Mateen Badru/Moses Omorogieva Lagos, April 10, 2021 The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, on Saturday…
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Buhari salutes Dangote on birthday, commends his exemplary efforts during pandemic
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of congratulations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote on adding a year to his age,…
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Ibom Air to extend flight to Gambia – Gov. Emmanuel
Isaiah Eka Uyo, April 5, 2021 Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has said that Ibom Air, the State-owned Airline,…
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Confederation Cup: Enyimba impressive in comeback win over ES Setif
By Victor Okoye Abuja, April 4, 2021 Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Sunday rallied back from a goal…
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Attack at U.S. Capitol: 2 officers injured in vehicle attack – Police
Washington, April 2, 2021 A motorist rammed a vehicle into two U.S. Capitol Police officers on Friday, injuring them in…
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Access Bank posts gross earnings of N764.7bn for 2020, extends African footprint — MD
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, April 2, 2021 Access Bank Plc has declared gross earnings of N764.7 billion for the financial…
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Afrobeat Artiste, Maskking establishes Record Label to promote Afro genre
The Afro-Renaissance artiste, Mr Prince Richards, on Monday said he has joined the list of trademark owners with GENG GENG…
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AFCON qualifier: Paul Onuachu late goal excites Football enthusiasts in Lagos
By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, March 27, 2021 Some football enthusiasts in Lagos have expressed their excitement for the lone goal…
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Why Lake Chad must be recharged, by President Buhari; Hosts President of Chad
About 30 million people are adversely affected by a shrunken Lake Chad, which is now just about ten per cent…
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New $1.3B fertilizer plant ready in months, President Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said a new basic chemicals platform worth $1.3b that will produce ammonia and fertilizers…
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AFCON qualifier: Sanwo-Olu charges Super Eagles to beat Benin, Lesotho
•Gives Atlanta 96 Gold Medalist, Pascal, three-bedroom apartment •We won’t disappoint Nigeria, Rohr, Musa assure Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide…
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Airtel to sponsor season 3 of The Voice Nigeria
By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, March 25, 2021 Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, on Thursday said it would be sponsoring the…
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Guinea journalist, Amadou Diouldé Diallo, detained in hospital over alleged insults to president
Dakar, March 24, 2021 Guinean authorities should immediately release journalist Amadou Diouldé Diallo and ensure that the press can work…
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Uganda suspends pipeline project launch to mourn former Tanzanian leader
Kampala, March 23, 2021 Uganda has suspended the launch of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project to mourn…
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President Buhari greets Tony Elumelu at 58
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to renowned economist and philanthropist, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, on his 58th birthday, joining…
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ISWAP vs Boko Haram: Battle for territorial supremacy kills over 54 terrorists, herders
A battle for territorial supremacy has intensified between the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and terrorists belonging…
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Navy deploys ships, helicopters, others to bolster security in Gulf of Guinea
Lagos, March 20,2021 The Nigerian Navy on Saturday said that it had deployed six ships, two tugboats, two helicopters and…
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President Buhari congratulates Tanzania’s first ever female President
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated newly appointed Tanzanian President, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan as she takes her place as…
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African leaders eulogise Tanzania’s fallen President, Magufuli; Questions over cause of death linger
March 18, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, other African Heads of State, the African Union Peace and Security Council…
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Unstable Libya, a problem for Sahel Region, says President Buhari
As far as Libya remains unstable, illegal arms and ammunition will continue to flow in the Sahel region of the…
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Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council meeting; Sympathizes with Niger Republic over Tillaberi massacre
President Muhammadu Buhari has presided over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.…
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