THE vision of a single African currency has long been a cornerstone of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, representing the aspiration for deeper economic integration and enhanced unity across the continent. As Africa continues to experience economic fragmentation, the idea of a unified currency presents a compelling solution to the …
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IN a significant step to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa, the African Union (AU), in collaboration with partners including Google and Africa Practice, has introduced the AU Startup Policy Framework and Model Law. This initiative aims to address the challenges hindering startups in Africa by providing a comprehensive set of …
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AFRICAN foreign ministers and representatives will convene in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday for the 45th ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council. The primary agenda is to discuss and adopt the AU’s budget for 2025, alongside other significant continental issues. This two-day meeting will also examine the AU’s …
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THE President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, has been elected as the new chairman of the African Union for 2024 by the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). Ghazouani has taken over as Chairperson of the Union from President Azali Assoumani, who held the position in …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu was appointed against the backdrop of his ambitious, innovative, and people-focused efforts in the health sector. …
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NIGERIA has made full payment of its annual contribution to the African Union (AU) for the year 2023. Adamu Lamuwa, permanent secretary of the ministry of foreign affairs, announced the development while speaking on the sidelines of the 43rd ordinary session of the executive council of the AU in Nairobi, …
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The African Union (AU) on Thursday announced the suspension of seven members — including two Nigerians — of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) over alleged misconduct. Tunji Asaolu and John Oba are the two Nigerians on the list of suspended members. Others suspended include Abozer Elligai Elmana (Sudan); Abdurrahman Mokhtar …
Read More »The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has sworn to reduce the rate of sub-standard products in the country to 10 per cent before the end of the year from the 40 per cent it is presently. Director General and Chief Executive, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Joseph Odumodu, declared this …
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