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Africa
Africa has what it takes to develop itself – Tinubu
. President Bola Tinubu says that Africa has what it takes to develop itself and should look inward to improve intra-African trade in the interest of the people and the continent. The President said this on his official X account on Monday, adding that he had successful conversations with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, on the eve of the Abu…
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Merz Therapeutics and World Stroke Organization Launch ‘Access to Health’ Initiative to Improve Stroke Care in Africa
Today, at the annual World Stroke Congress in Abu Dhabi, the President of the World Stroke Organization (WSO), Dr. Sheila Martins, officially announced a partnership with Merz Therapeutics to launch the ‘Access to Health’ initiative. This project, focusing on addressing healthcare disparities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), will begin with two pilot projects in Nigeria and Tanzania. During the…
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economy
Africa and Americas Unite at Landmark Summit to Plan Shared Tourism Future
Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents. The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for Africa and the Americas. Recognizing the historic ties between the…
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Africa
Zoom Showcases Innovative Customer Experience Solutions at CEM Africa 2024
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. recently demonstrated its advanced customer engagement technologies at the Customer Experience Management (CEM) Africa Summit 2024. Held from July 30 to August 1, 2024, at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, the summit served as a platform for discussing transformative customer experience strategies across a variety of industries. Mohannad AlKalash, Managing Director for the…
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Entertainment
Kids Say the Darndest Things” to host 3rd edition in Africa
“Kids Say the Darndest Things”, a television family show, is set to begin its third season in celebration of African children as well as their unique voices and perspectives. Chichi Nwoko, Chief Executive Officer of What Media Group, in a statement on Tuesday said the show was set to deliver its unique blend of humour and authenticity to audiences in…
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Super Falcons ranked 38 in the world,1st in Africa
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are currently ranked 38 in the world and first in Africa, according to the latest FIFA/Coca Cola Women’s World rankings released on Friday. Nearly three months have gone by since the rankings was last published, and no fewer than 154 international football matches have been played during that timeframe. According to FIFA, the qualifying fixtures for the…
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Business
Dubai International Chamber leads delegation to Senegal and Morocco to support expansion of Dubai-based companies into Africa
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded its trade mission to Senegal and Morocco as part of the ‘New Horizons’ initiative to support the expansion of Dubai-based companies into Africa. The chamber signed four MoUs in Morocco and arranged more than 300 bilateral business meetings in Casablanca. A total…
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General News
London-Lagos journey: I was lonely, now I’m thankful, says Nubi
Pelumi Nubi, a travel content creator who successfully went on a solo trip from London to Lagos by road, says the journey was lonely. She said this in an interview with newsmen at the Nigeria-Seme Border on her arrival in the country. NAN reports that her road manifest from the UK took her through France and Spain into Africa…
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Corica Mining Services (“Corica”) – Suspension of Mining Services for Hummingbird Resources PLC at Kouroussa Gold Mine
Corica has been engaged by Hummingbird Resources PLC (“Company”) to perform mining services at Kouroussa Gold Mine in Guinea (“Kouroussa”). Mining operations commenced on or about 15 September 2022. The Company has subsequently failed to make payments to Corica for mining services performed and has also failed to provide a Company Deed of Guarantee, the provision of which is an…
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judiciary
IWD: NHRC urges Govts to institutionalise policies to empower women, girls
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government and other stakeholders to institutionalize policies and programmes that will enable women and girls to fulfill their aspirations and contribute to national development. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Anthony Ojukwu, SAN, made the call on International Women’s Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that International…
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Security
NDLEA operatives arrest 4, declare 11 wanted for alleged drug offence
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of four people suspected to be members of a drug cartel. Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, the chairman of the agency, announced this on Tuesday in Lagos in a news conference. According to him, 11 other people are wanted for similar offenses. He said that the agency intercepted what he…
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Africa
KuCoin Lights Up Africa: 100 Reading Lamps Delivered to Students at Cornelia Connelly College
KuCoin, a top five global crypto exchange, has proudly initiated the “Light Up Africa through the Lens of Children” event with Smiling Simon Greenbuild Foundation, as a part of the innovative KuCoin Campus campaign, marked by the beginning of a series of global efforts to support education and innovation. After the first campus stop in Pakistan, KuCoin Campus has now…
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Africa
LEVA Expands Presence in the MEA Region with its fifth Property in Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — LEVA, a dynamic lifestyle hotel brand launched in 2018, is set for a significant impact on the African market with their fifth venture – the acquisition of a premier property that is set to be developed in upscale Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria in partnership with Pedestal Africa. This strategic maneuver represents another noteworthy milestone for…
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Africa
TVS Motor Company Launches TVS NEO AMI in Africa
BANGALORE, India — TVS Motor Company – a leading global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments – today announced the launch of TVS NEO AMI 125 in Africa. Designed for evolving commuting needs, this innovative Bebek is set to delight customers with 72 exciting, new features. TVS NEO AMI, a remarkable Bebek, is designed around three core principles: (a)…
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Africa
Interswitch and ACI Worldwide Consolidate Strategic Partnership to Drive Payments Modernization across Sub-Saharan Africa
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, and Interswitch Group, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, today announced a new frontier in their 20-year-old relationship which consolidates Interswitch’s relationship with ACI from reseller to strategic partner status across multiple markets in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs and other financial institutions in…
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Africa
Dubai International Chamber Expands Presence in Africa with Launch of New Office in Johannesburg
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, today marked the official inauguration of its new international representative office in Johannesburg. The opening further strengthens Dubai’s growing trade links with Africa and is aimed at boosting the level of bilateral investments between Dubai and South Africa. The office will focus…
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Africa
Concordia launches an initiative to establish innovative partnerships in Africa
MONTREAL — Concordia President Graham Carr announced the launch of the Concordia Africa Initiative on June 12 at the annual Conference of Montreal, part of the International Economic Forum of the Americas. The initiative seeks to establish relationships and learn from Africa through unique collaborations that focus on youth employability and entrepreneurship. Of all the world’s continents, Africa has the youngest population, with more than…
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