Africa
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Africa Prudential Appoints Chidi Okpala And Oluwaseyi Abe as directors
Nigeria’s Leading Share Registration and Data Management Firm, Africa Prudential Plc, Appoints Two New Directors
Africa Prudential Plc, a respected share registration and data management company with over five decades of experience in Nigeria’s capital market, has announced the appointment … Continue Reading
Amanda Azubuike: The First Nigerian Woman To Become A Brigadier General In The US Army
Breaking Barriers: How Amanda Azubuike Became the First Nigerian Woman to Achieve the Rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army and Inspire a New Generation of Leaders
In a male-dominated military landscape, Amanda Azubuike has made history as the … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Abia Moves To Make Igbo Language Compulsory In Schools
Abia Government Moves to Revive Igbo Language by Making It a Compulsory Subject in Schools to Prevent Its Decline and Extinction
The Abia State government has announced plans to make the Igbo language a mandatory subject in schools to preserve … Continue Reading
World Bank Invests $1.2 Billion in girls’ education across 18 Nigerian states
World Bank Invests Heavily in Girls’ Education in 18 Nigerian States
In a landmark move to empower adolescent girls and improve secondary education in Nigeria, the World Bank has pledged a substantial investment of $1.2 billion to support the Adolescent … Continue Reading
FG Plans for 100,000 Social Housing Units Targeting Vulnerable Nigerians
Federal Government Unveils Plan for 100,000 Social Housing Units Across Nigeria
In a major initiative aimed at addressing the pressing housing deficit in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced plans to construct 100,000 social housing units aimed at vulnerable populations … Continue Reading
EU Announces €300,000 Grant to Strengthen Eurocham Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has introduced a €300,000 grant aimed at bolstering the institutional development of Eurocham Nigeria, the organization advocating for European businesses operating within the country.
The announcement was made by EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, … Continue Reading
JUST IN: New Deadly Ebola Outbreak In Uganda Claims The Life Of A Nurse
Health Authorities Race to Contain Deadly Sudan Strain as Fears Grow Over Potential Ebola Outbreak And Spread in Kampala and Beyond
KAMPALA, UGANDA– Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital, Kampala, … Continue Reading
Evans the Kidnap Kingpin Declares Repentance in Court, Seeks Forgiveness
Convicted Kidnapper Evans Seeks Mercy, Claims Reformation in Lagos Court
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, widely known as Evans, a convicted kidnap kingpin, appeared before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Thursday, expressing his remorse for past criminal activities and … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Fuel Imports Plummet to Eight-Year Low Amid Strong Production Surge at Dangote Refinery
Nigeria’s Gasoline Imports Hit Lowest Level in Years Amid Dangote Refinery Surge
Nigeria’s gasoline imports have fallen to their lowest levels in nearly six years, driven by the increasing production from the Dangote refinery, which is now integrating into … Continue Reading
FG seeks $15 billion investment to revamp power sector
Nigeria Launches $15 Billion Initiative to Transform Power Sector Amidst Crisis
The Nigerian government has unveiled a plan aiming to attract $15 billion in private investments to address a staggering $23 billion funding shortfall in its struggling power sector, … Continue Reading