Africa
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No development without peace, says President Buhari on Africa Day 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for peace on the African continent as a prerequisite for sustainable development. In a message…
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UBA holds Africa Day Conversations 2020 today; Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal, George Weah of Liberia, others to speak
Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, GMD/CEO of UBA invites all to join the Chairman of the frontline bank, Tony Elumelu, at the second…
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Dangote Cement records strong performance
Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has posted a strong performance in the first quarter ended March 31 2020,…
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China, Africa And The World After COVID-19 – By Kingsley Moghalu Kingsley Moghalu
The Coronavirus crisis has created a welcome opportunity for us to reassess the relationship between China and Africa on…
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We screwed up public education, now is the time to fix it By Akin Olaniyan
Nigeria has always been an interesting case. It’s the richly endowed country that is also home to some of the…
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Buhari orders military operations against bandits, kidnappers in Katsina; Receives Madagascars COVID drug; Task Force
Abuja, May 17, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the commencement of a major military operation to sweep bandits…
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Senegal laboratory helps develop rapid coronavirus tests for Africa
Dakar, May 12, 2020 Scientists in Senegal have started validating inexpensive, rapid test kits that could make the fight against…
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ECA mourns, as ex-Economist, Teriba, buried in US
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Lagos, April 28, 2020 The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has joined others in mourning the…
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COVID-19: Can Africa afford lockdowns? By Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR
This piece summarizes my contribution to an African debate. From Johannesburg to Lagos, Cairo to Dakar, Kinshasa to Kigali, Nairobi…
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ECOWAS leaders appoint President Buhari Champion of COVID -19 Response
Presidents of West African countries under the aegis of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government have appointed President…
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Covid-19: ECOWAS President says body is looking inwards, not waiting on Western Countries
By Lizzy Okoji and Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja, April 23, 2020 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is…
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COVID-19: CAF postpones interclubs finals indefinitely
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, April 19, 2020 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the indefinite postponement of the…
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China must pay reparations to Africa for its coronavirus failures By Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili
Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili is the former vice president for the Africa region at the World Bank and the former…
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Facebook launches Tools to keep faith-based communities connected during COVID-19
Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The resources…
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Facebook launches Coronavirus Information Centre in Nigeria, 16 Other African Countries
Facebook is expanding its Coronavirus Information Centre to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. The Information Centres form…
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WHO lauds nurses, midwives’ contributions to COVID-19 fight
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, April 6, 2020 Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, has commended…
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Dangote Cement woos investors with N100 billion issue
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, is seeking to raise up to N100 billion in fresh funds from the…
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WHO inaugurates online training for COVID-19 responders
Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, April 4, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has inaugurated…
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Prudential Zenith Life protecting its customers during the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) pandemic
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown, Prudential Zenith Life Insurance is rolling out a range…
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UBA provides N5 billion ($14 million) for COVID-19 relief support across Africa
March 26, 2020 United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Thursday announced a donation of over 5 billion Naira (USD14 million),…
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Journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni arrested in Niger over COVID-19 report
New York, March 24, 2020 Authorities in Niger should immediately release journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni and halt legal proceedings…
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Group to equip 10 million Africans with skills, knowledge
A non-governmental organization, the Centre for African Renaissance, Reformation and Development (CEFARRD), says it will equip 10 million Africans with…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as South African Economic Adviser well deserved — Obi •Recalls her efforts to save Nigeria
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as…
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African Finance Ministers, Central Bank Gov to parley at Agric Confab
ABUJA Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks in Africa will converge on Transcorp Hotel, Abuja from Monday, March…
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Dangote Cement pays N16 per share dividend; records growth in Pan African
Dangote Cement Plc investment across Africa is bearing the desired results as Pan-African sales volume grew in the year 2019,…
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