Africa
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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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Buhari mourns former Egyptian leader, Hosni Mubarak
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 25, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condoled with the government and people of Egypt…
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New York-based African Consuls form body for stronger voice
By Harrison Arubu New York, Feb. 2020 African Consuls General in New York met for the first time on Wednesday…
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Boko Haram: Zulum visits 120,000 refugees in Niger Republic over repatriation
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno was yesterday in Diffa, Niger Republic where he met about 120,000 refugees, who mostly…
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Nigeria, Ethiopia sign visa waiver agreement; Buhari assures of defeat of terrorism; Ends state visit
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, declared that his administration is fully determined to combat and defeat all…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation disburses first tranche of $5m partnership commitment from African Development Bank • AfDB joins TEF Programme catalysing entrepreneurship across Africa
Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African…
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How Agrikore boosts diversification of Nigeria’s economy
When he assumed office in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari made a passionate appeal to youth to engage in agriculture as…
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Malawi Presidential Election: Rawlings applauds Malawi Constitutional Court for rejecting US$20m bribes
The former President of Ghana, Dr Jerry Rawlings, has, over the weekend, applauded the decision of Malawi’s Constitutional Court, which…
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African Union Summit: Leaders gather, focus on security; Buhari attends meetings
Addis Ababa, Feb. 9, 2020 African leaders are gathering in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for the 33rd…
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President Buhari departs Abuja for Addis-Ababa Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja Friday to attend the 33rd Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of…
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Kenya’s longest serving President, Arap Moi dies at 95; He left his footprints in sands of time – President Buhari
Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, who ruled the country autocratically for 24 years, has died, aged 95. President Uhuru…
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Rangers draw 1-1 with Al-Masry FC in Enugu, crash out of 2020 Confederation Cup
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Feb. 2, 2020 Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday held visiting Al-Masry of Egypt to…
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Gambian radio journalists arrested, outlets shut down over protest coverage
Abuja, Nigeria, January 31, 2020 Gambian authorities should immediately drop the charges against broadcast journalists Pa Modou Bojang and Gibbi…
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