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Guinea: ECOWAS sanctions coup leaders and their families

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– – The West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Thursday imposed sanctions on soldiers who carried out the coup in Guinea. The coup makers and their families are to be subjected to travel ban and their assets frozen. In a communique issued after the regional leaders met in Ghana’s capital, Accra for an extra-ordinary summit, Ecowas upheld the “suspension of… Read More
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African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge

Elwin Mandowa,
Young people worldwide are leading the way, demanding climate action. Whether in communities, in their places of study or directly lobbying politicians and businesses, they are fighting for their futures. The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank have partnered on a joint mission to accelerate climate adaptation action under the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP). We… Read More
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Zambia probes allies of former President Edgar Lungu

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Zambia’s former ruling Patriotic Front (PF), party’s Secretary General, Davies Mwila and Lusaka businessman, Valden Findlay, are among the first few allies of former President, Edgar Lungu, that have been summoned for questioning by some of the country’s investigative wings, following the new ruling United Party for National Development (UPND)’s landslide victory, in Zambia’s recently held general election.… Read More
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Global Center on Adaptation and African Development Bank call for applications for the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge

Elwin Mandowa,
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank have launched a call for applications for the first edition of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthAdapt) Challenge. The call encourages young entrepreneurs, innovators from micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and other youth-led and youth-owned enterprises in Africa, to implement solutions for building resilience and adapting to the… Read More
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The Ultimate Maestro (Victor Efosa Uwaifo, (1941-2021) By Niyi Osundare

Elwin Mandowa,
Siwo  siwo  siwo Siwooooooooooooooo      He was Nigeria’s closest instance of the Renaissance Man: musician, sculptor, inventor, sportsman, architect, scholar, mythmaker, lay philosopher, folklorist, and culture ambassador/impresario. A true Jack of many trades who strove so hard to be master of all, he was a man of  many capabilities , with a voice that was admirably polyphonic. His impulse was both… Read More
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Nigeria: Over 100 prisoners captured after jail break

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Over 100 prisoners who escaped from prison have been recaptured. They are part of some 240 prisoners who escaped from prison over the weekend. The prisoners escaped after gunmen attacked a correctional facility in Kogi state. A spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service said in a statement the correctional facility in Kogi’s Kabba district came under fire from… Read More
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Who Promoted Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami To The Rank Of Professor….? By Dr. Nasir Mansir

Elwin Mandowa,
Professorship is only attained by active academics who devoted their time for teaching and research in the University. Besides, there are certain steps that are followed before any one in academia is promoted to the rank of Professor. Someone need to pass through the ranks like every other professional cadre. In the University promotion system, an academic needs to attain… Read More
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Why Nigeria’s States Will Struggle To Collect VAT By Cheta Nwanze

Elwin Mandowa,
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, on behalf of Nigeria’s federal government, has been locked in a legal tussle with the Rivers and Lagos state governments over the collection of value-added tax. In the last few minutes, a VAT collection Bill, similar to the aforementioned two states, has passed the second reading in the Ogun State House of Assembly. It is… Read More
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Burundi : une usine de briquettes, financée par la Banque africaine de développement, renforce la résilience et la cohabitation dans un camp de…

Elwin Mandowa,
Le camp de réfugiés de Nyankanda, situé dans la province de Ruyigi, est le cinquième camp de réfugiés au Burundi. Ouvert en avril 2019, après ceux de Kinama, de Musasa, de Bwagiriza et de Kavumu, ce camp bénéficie d’une solution innovante pour répondre au défi récurrent de l’accès à l’énergie de cuisson. Dans les cinq camps, les réfugiés ont pour… Read More
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African Leaders for Nutrition Webinar

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Addressing Hidden Hunger Through Agriculture: Progress with Biofortification in West Africa Who: African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) and HarvestPlus When: 15 September 2021 at 11:00-13:00 UTC Where: Virtual The African Development Bank is hosting a webinar organized by the African Leaders for Nutrition initiative (ALN) and HarvestPlus. The session will feature speakers from West Africa. Participants will discuss the… Read More
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