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WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Dies at 55

Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect, has died at 55 in India while undergoing ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Health
Debt crisis

ECA Warns of Worsening Debt Crisis Across Africa

The ECA warns of worsening debt distress across Africa, with 40% of countries affected, and ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
Abidjan-Lagos

Abidjan-Lagos Corridor: A Landmark Project to Boost West Africa’s Economy

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor highway project, spanning five West African countries, aims to boost trade, connectivity, ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
Visa policy

Kenya’s Visa Policy Faces Criticism Amid Decline in African Openness Rankings

Kenya faces backlash over restrictive visa policies that contributed to its drop in the African ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
UNDP

Researchers, Experts Propose Strategies for Africa’s Development Challenges

At the African Economic Conference 2024, experts proposed strategies for addressing Africa’s development challenges, emphasizing ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
Red Sea

Egyptian Tourist Boat Capsizes in Red Sea, 17 Missing

A tourist boat capsized off Egypt’s Red Sea coast near Hurghada, leaving 17 missing as ...
  • 25 November 2024
  • Africa
South Africa

South Africa Takes Over G20 Leadership from Brazil

South Africa assumes G20 leadership, focusing on inclusive development, sustainable growth, and the needs of ...
  • 25 November 2024
  • Africa
Starlink

Starlink Suspends New Orders in Nigeria Amid Pending Price Approval

Starlink halts new orders in Nigeria, pending NCC approval for a price hike, raising questions ...
  • 22 November 2024
  • Technology
Cybersecurity initiatives

UK Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Initiatives

The UK pledges support for Nigeria’s cybersecurity initiatives, offering technical assistance and collaboration to tackle ...
  • 22 November 2024
  • Technology
Tinubu

Tinubu Opens 2nd African Military Games, Calls for Unity to Address Security Challenges

President Tinubu opens the 2nd African Military Games in Abuja, highlighting unity as key to ...
  • 21 November 2024
  • Nigeria
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Youth farmers

FG Targets N1.8tn from Bond Market in Q1, Introduces Tw...

Savings bonds

FG Defends GDP Rebasing Plan as CBN Postpones January M...

GDP rebasing
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January 18th is the day in 1701 that Frederick I crowns himself King of Prussia in Königsberg.

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