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Africa Investments 

At Senegal’s home of vaccines, African Development Bank President reiterates commitment to Africa’s pharmaceutical industry

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to ensuring that the continent’s 1.4 billion people gain greater access to quality healthcare. Adesina spoke during a visit to Senegal’s Institut Pasteur de Dakar, a biomedical research center that has been at the forefront of Africa’s fight against Covid-19. Calling for an end to vaccine… Read More
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ECOWAS leaders meet over resurgence of coups in the region

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– – Ecowas leaders meeting in Ghana’s capital Accra for an extra-ordinary summit have expressed concerned about the resurgence of coups in the region. They fear the worrying trend could devastate the entire region if not tackled quickly as they discuss a way out in Thursday’s meeting. Last week soldiers seized power in Burkina Faso, ousting president Roch Marc Kabore.… Read More
Africa Investments 

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina awarded honorary doctoral degree at Federal University of Technology Minna: Calls on graduating class to create a…

Elwin Mandowa,
The Federal University of Technology Minna has awarded the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina an honorary doctorate. The honor was conferred at the institution’s 38th Founders’ Day and 30th Convocation ceremony of the University, in Minna today. Adesina joined three others honorary doctoral awardees, namely former Nigerian Head of State General Abdulsalam Abubakar (GCFR), Alhaji Abdul… Read More
Africa Investments 

Au Niger, des populations rurales connectées au réseau électrique grâce à un projet soutenu par la Banque africaine de développement

Elwin Mandowa,
Dans le sud-ouest du Niger, les habitants de Toulouaré et à Kobadjé ont rangé leur lampe-tempête. Leur quotidien a changé depuis la mise sous tension des deux communes : un dépôt de produits pharmaceutiques avec conservation de produits frais a ouvert ses portes, l’activité de vente de jus et d’eau fraîche a pris de l’ampleur et des cabines de charge… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank sets course to close infrastructure gap with Board approval of its first public private partnerships strategic framework

Elwin Mandowa,
Senegal’s Regional Express Train, co-financed by the African Development Bank, was launched in December 2021. The Bank has just approved a plan to accelerate its infrastructure drive. The African Development Bank Group has taken a crucial step to further address the infrastructure gap in African countries, with the approval of its first strategic framework for the development of public-private partnerships.… Read More
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Guinea-Bissau President speaks after failed coup attempt

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– – Calm has now returned to Guinea-Bissau after Tuesday’s failed coup attempt with the president Umaro Sissoco Embaló speaking out on the issue. He told reporters that calm has returned to the country after Tuesday’s incident assuring that the situation was now under control. Gunfire was heard near a ministerial building in Guinea-Bissau where President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and… Read More
Africa World 

Africa Safer Internet Day for 2022 launched

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– – The 2022 commemoration of the Africa Safer Internet has been launched with several activities expected to take place in Ghana, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Zambia and Nigeria. According to conveners of the annual event, on Safer Internet Day, millions of people join forces “Together for a better internet” to inspire positive change online, raise awareness of online… Read More
Africa Business World 

10 low-cost business ideas to consider

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– – Everyone wants to start their own company because most people don’t feel fully attracted to their job right now. Working under someone else might be tiresome, and this job might not be the dream job you are looking for. If you dream of traveling the world, having sufficient spare time, going shopping, and working from home can only… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Artificial Intelligence And Future Of Humanity, By Babatunde Adekanmbi

Elwin Mandowa,
Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that deal extensively with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively. ” Solving problems have been highlighted as an essential skill in the workplace , but in a timely fashion and creative manner showcase some level of intelligence in an individual.   Looking at the context of what technological innovation have introduced,… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Leadership Recruitment And Our Constitution By Reuben Abati

Elwin Mandowa,
Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives was the Guest Speaker at the 52nd Convocation Ceremony of the University of Lagos, his alma mater, on Monday, January 17, 2022. The theme of the lecture was: “Building Back Better: Creating a New Framework for Tertiary Education in Nigeria in the 21stCentury.” The Speaker had a lot to speak about but… Read More
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