THE Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Itana, Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, have partnered to develop Africa’s inaugural digital economic zone. This landmark project aims to create an environment where global and Pan-African technology, finance, and service-based businesses can operate seamlessly across Africa, thus unlocking the potential of …
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THE Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US government development fund, has granted $480 million to Sierra Leone over five years to provide reliable and affordable electricity to 4.6 million people. This significant investment aims to address the nation’s limited electricity access, which currently reaches only 30 percent of the population, …
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Tanzania mining regulator has directed all mining firms and gold traders to allocate at least 20 percent of their gold exports to the central bank. The move aims to diversify and bolster the foreign reserves of the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), as the country seeks to address depreciation pressures …
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AS the adage goes, there is no smoke without fire. Thus, when a spokesman in Ukraine was quoted as suggesting that his country’s military intelligence agency (GUR) had passed on sensitive information to Tuareg separatists and jihadist insurgents in the Sahel that led to the deaths of 84 Russian Wagner …
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THE Kano State Government says it is committed to strengthening its symbiotic relationship with India for the socio-economic development of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by Gov. Abba Yusuf’s Spokesperson, Alhaji Sanusi Tofa in Kano on Friday. According to the statement, Yusuf made the remark when …
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THE United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), says 69.2% of children in Kano State are multi-dimensionally poor. Fatima Musa, a Social Policy Specialist with the UNICEF, Kano Field Office, disclosed this in her presentation during a media dialogue on Friday in Zaria. Newsextra24 reports that the media dialogue is on Children’s Advocacy …
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THE Nigerian Navy Units under the auspices of Operation Delta Sanity have destroyed several illegal refining sites and apprehended eight suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. The Director of Navy Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, in a statement on Friday, said the operations were conducted from Sept. 2 to …
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MANCHESTER United are reportedly prepared to sack Erik ten Hag once the club finds a world-class replacement. The Red Devils have endured a tricky start to the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, only managing wins against Fulham and Southampton during their first five contests. Ten Hag’s troops got off to a below-par start in …
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LIVERPOOL FC is reportedly targeting one of Real Madrid’s brightest talents, Brazilian forward Rodrygo, as they prepare to make a substantial bid for the 23-year-old player. Rodrygo, who has been making waves at the Santiago Bernabéu, may soon find himself at a career crossroads as Premier League clubs show increasing …
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Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has announced a 28-man squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Libya squad comprises a mix of experienced and emerging talents, reflecting Al-Hadiri’s strategic approach. Notable inclusions are Al-Ittihad standout Abu Shaibab, Al-Nassr’s Mohammed Al-Tabbal, …
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