Ghana has directed major gold mining firms including Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Zijin Mining to transfer key operational activities to locally owned contractors by a December deadline, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move was first reported by Reuters. The policy reflects a broader shift by Accra to …
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South Africa is in talks with France over a €100m loan aimed at reviving struggling cities, as worsening infrastructure failures continue to disrupt economic activity and basic services across major urban centres. The proposed financing, first reported by Bloomberg, highlights deepening concern over the state of South Africa’s municipalities, where governance challenges, …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former board Chairman of defunct Skye Bank Plc Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of fund. A source close to the commission told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that Ayeni, a businessman, was …
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The African Union and the European Commission have unveiled new health initiatives worth over 100 million euros to strengthen health security, digital systems and local manufacturing across Africa. Dr Tolbert Geewleh Nyenswah, Director for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response at the Africa CDC, disclosed this on Thursday during the agency’s …
Read More »The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Musa ldris, as the Senior Special Assistant on Procurement. Wike made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja by Mr Lere Olayinka, his Senior Special Assistant Public Communications and Social Media. Olayinka said Idris, who was …
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The Adamawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hamza Madagali, has assured aspirants of a free, fair and transparent governorship primary ahead of the 2027 elections. Madagali gave the assurance while receiving an APC governorship aspirant, Mr Felix Tangwami, on Friday in Yola. He stressed his commitment to internal …
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged united and free of internal factions following the Supreme Court judgment. Wike during a news conference in Abuja, said the apex court judgment finally laid to rest all disputes …
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Traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have conferred the chieftaincy title of “Hasken Abuja” (Light of Abuja) on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, recognising his contributions to development. The title was conferred on Thursday in Abuja during an appreciation rally organised by the FCT Stakeholders Assembly in collaboration …
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The Federal Government has confirmed that several countries, including the United Kingdom, France and the United States, have granted ‘agrément’ to Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, signalling progress in efforts to fill long-vacant diplomatic positions. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement issued on …
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Napoli striker, Romelu Lukaku, failed to appear at scheduled training session on Tuesday, prompting the Italian club to consider disciplinary measures, including the possibility of excluding the Belgian striker from upcoming matches. In an official statement, Napoli said, “We can confirm that Romelu Lukaku did not respond to today’s call …
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