AFRICA

Nigeria To Mark 64th Independence Day Modestly Amid Harsh Economic Reforms, National Challenges

EXCERPT: SGF George Akume has announced scaled-down Independence day celebrations as FG prepares to highlight reforms and governance achievements. The…

4 hours ago

Livestock Reform Committee Proposes Ranching, Open Grazing  Co-Existing To Tackle Farmer-Pastoralist Clashes

The Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee has recommended the adoption of both ranching and open grazing, at least in the…

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ECOWAS Sets Ambitious Target for West Africa’s Green Hydrogen Production By 2030

ECOWAS has committed to producing 0.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, focusing on renewable energy infrastructure.

6 hours ago

Bagudu: Tinubu’s $2tn Economy Plan Will Address Nigeria’s Irregular Migration Issues 

Budget Minister Bagudu has emphasised that achieving a trillion-dollar economy will reduce Nigeria's irregular migration pressures.

6 hours ago

Tinubu Promises Business-Friendly Reforms As Coca-Cola Pledges $1bn Investment In Nigeria

President Tinubu's push for a business-friendly economy sees Coca-Cola committing $1 billion investment in Nigeria.

6 hours ago

Nigeria No Longer Depends On Ways And Means Nor Central Bank Borrowing For Debt Servicing, Says Finance Minister Edun 

Finance Minister Edun has said economic reforms are yielding positive results, with increased government revenues and stabilised exchange rates.

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Contractors Blame Regulatory Overbearance, Funding Gaps for Delay in Road Projects Across Nigeria

FOCI has accused the Works Ministry of imposing unrealistic contract terms, hampering road project progress and workforce retention.

6 hours ago

Ogun State to Host $5m E-Waste, Battery Recycling Plant by British Company 

British firm Hinckley Recycling is set to establish a $5 million e-waste recycling plant in Ogun State.

7 hours ago

Shettima: Regulatory Agencies Must Eliminate Overlaps, Align With Tinubu’s Agenda

Shettima says the federal government will streamline regulatory systems to facilitate ease of doing business.

12 hours ago

Shettima, Not Tinubu, To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 79th UN General Assembly

Tinubu will stay back to focus on Nigeria's domestic issues, including flood relief efforts, while Shettima represents him at UNGA.

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