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Enugu State has officially secured the hosting rights for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, marking the first time any state in Southeast Nigeria will host the prestigious event since its inception in 1973. The announcement followed a […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are strengthening their partnership to address the adverse effects of climate change across the country. This collaboration, aimed at improving climate resilience, was confirmed during a meeting at the […]
Key players in Africa’s Instant Payment Systems (IPS) industry convened at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, on Wednesday for the launch of the 2024 State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa report. Attendees included top bankers, regulators, policymakers, multilateral […]
English Premier League giants Chelsea have appointed former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana as their Head of Scouting Operations for Africa, according to Soccernet.ng. Olofinjana, 44, enjoyed a distinguished playing career at both club and international levels. Starting with Nigerian […]
The 65th National Council on Health (NCH) has approved a memorandum advocating for a legal framework and comprehensive public health approach to address Nigeria’s escalating drug use crisis. This pivotal decision was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has engaged 21 states in the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. This initiative was confirmed by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma during the 146th National Economic Council meeting held at […]
Morocco’s annual inflation rate, as reflected by the consumer price index, slowed to 0.7% in October, down from 0.8% in September, according to a report released on Friday by the country’s statistics agency. Food prices, which remain the primary factor […]
As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten global health, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has emphasized the need for coordinated national and international efforts to combat this growing […]
The federal government of Nigeria has signed a Letter of Intent with JBS S.A., the world’s second-largest meat processing company, to catalyze investments in the country’s $2.5 billion livestock industry. The signing ceremony, held on November 21, 2024, in Rio […]
In a historic landslide, Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party secured 130 out of 165 parliamentary seats in Senegal’s November 17 legislative elections, achieving a commanding 78% majority. This decisive victory, the largest since 1988, saw Pastef triumph in 40 out of […]