EGYPT is home to Africa’s largest solar farm, the Benban Solar Park, located in the vast expanse of the Aswan desert. Covering 37 square kilometres, this monumental project is a key player in Egypt’s push towards a sustainable energy future. Completed in 2019, the solar complex cost $3.66bn to construct …
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AS Zambia approaches its 60th anniversary of independence, the United States has signed a landmark $491 million deal with the Zambian government, aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty. This agreement is part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact, with a $458 million debt-free grant from the …
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LONDON-BORN actor Idris Elba, known for his roles in The Wire and Luther, is taking his success from Hollywood to Africa, with a bold plan to transform the continent’s entertainment industry. With roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana, Elba has set his sights on building film studios across Africa, starting in Zanzibar, Tanzania. His …
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THE Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, while trying to cross the border into the Republic of Benin. The Service in a statement on Monday signed by its Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo said: “In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, Nigeria …
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NIGERIA has officially approved the sale of ExxonMobil’s onshore assets to Seplat Energy, marking the conclusion of a $1.28bn deal that has been in the pipeline for over two years. The sale, which was first agreed in February 2022, finally received the necessary regulatory and ministerial approvals following significant delays. …
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Kenya’s impeached deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, has made alarming claims that his life is under immediate threat, accusing President William Ruto of being behind efforts to harm him. Gachagua, who is facing charges of corruption, abuse of office, and inciting ethnic tensions, spoke to reporters on Sunday, revealing that …
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TECHNOLOGY giant Microsoft has announced that starting in November 2024, businesses will be able to build and manage autonomous Artificial Intelligence agents to handle routine tasks. The new capabilities, available through Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, will allow clients to streamline processes in sales, service, finance and supply chain management. https://newsextra24.com/no-appointment-of-acting-chief-of-army-staff-says-dhq/ In …
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THE Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called on residents to withhold their support for the All Progressives Congress candidate in the forthcoming governorship election. The opposition party accused the APC’s candidate and incumbent governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of squandering a significant amount of public funds on …
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Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested five suspects and impounded about 20,000 litres of crude oil siphoned from already vandalized pipeline along Umielechi/izam community in Abia State. A statement on Monday by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said the …
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ENGLISH club, Everton have identified Samuel Chukwueze as one of their targets in the winter transfer window. This comes some days after it was reported that AC Milan would welcome loan or outright sale offers for Chukwueze in January 2025. According to Football Insider, Everton have been monitoring the Nigerian …
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