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Africa Business World 

AfCTFA: Why Africa needs robust fraud management system

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– – Emmanuel Obinne, West Africa Head of Growth and Partnerships at BPC Banking Technologies is advocating for a robust payment system for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. This according to him is crucial in averting any attempt by fraudsters to take advantage of loopholes in the various payment systems. He was speaking in an interview on… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania President orders the lifting of ban on media outlets

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– – President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday ordered the lifting of ban on all media houses in the country. The President has instructed the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports to free media outlets that were banned and instead ensure they follow the rules set by the government. This is seen as a major statement that could define… Read More
Africa Featured Nigeria News and Headlines Sports West Africa World 

Heavily pregnant Nigerian woman wins Taekwondo match

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– – A heavily pregnant Nigerian Taekwondo athlete has received a lot of public attraction for winning a national gold medal at a sporting event. The eight months old pregnant woman, Aminat Idrees triumphed in the Mixed Poomsae category alongside her male partner Arowora Roqeeb. Idrees won the medal at the National Sports Festival held this year in Edo state,… Read More
Africa Investments 

Egypt: The African Development Bank extends €145 million loan to bolster railway safety and reliability

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of €145 million to finance reliability and performance upgrades to the country’s rail system under the Egypt National Railways Modernization Project (ENRMP). The funding will be used to enhance operational safety and to increase network capacity on national rail lines. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of… Read More
Africa Investments 

Africa Information Highway (AIH) Live Exchange #Session 5

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Africa Information Highway Live Exchange 5 Who: African Development Bank, Open Data Watch and partners When: Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 12.00-13:45 GMT Where: Virtual This session will provide an opportunity to learn about international open data rankings and how African countries can improve their positions. It will provide participants with clear and specific guidance on leveraging the power of… Read More
Africa Russia World 

Russia’s Putin signs law allowing him to serve two more terms

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– – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave final approval to legislation allowing him to hold office for two additional six-year terms, giving himself the possibility to stay in power until 2036. The 68-year-old Russian leader, who has already been in power for more than two decades, signed off on the bill Monday, according to a copy posted on… Read More
Africa East Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Akon to build Akon city in Uganda by 2036

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– – US hip hop star Akon has said during his recent trip to Uganda that he will be building a city in that country called the Akon City. The government of Uganda has already agreed to allocate him land of the size of 1 square mile. A statement from State House said the president had a fruitful meeting with… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s President orders creation of Covid-19 task force

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– – Tanzania’s new President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered her government to form a special task force on the Covid-19 pandemic. President Hassan said the special task force will have to examine the trend of Covid-19 in the country. Speaking at the State House in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, the President said Tanzania cannot stand alone at this… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Buhari Need Not Transmit Power He Can Govern From Pit Of Hell! By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Tuesday, March 30, 2021, General Muhammadu Buhari for the 12th time jetted to London, UK for “routine medical check up.” Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu said it was unnecessary for Buhari to transmit power to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. “He (Buhari) will continue from wherever he is,” says Shehu. We have been here before. Nothing is new in Nigeria, a… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Analysis: Buhari’s Failure To Transmit Power To Osinbajo Is Unconstitutional By Festus Ogun

Elwin Mandowa,
On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to the United Kingdom for a “routine medical check-up”.  Expectedly, the news generated controversies and outrages amongst Nigerians who believe the President acted immorally and illegally by embarking on a foreign medical trip at a time the medical sector of the country is in a shameful mess. While a good number of Nigerians defended… Read More
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