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Nigerian Federal Executive Council approves deployment of 4,000 telecom towers to boost digital access nationwide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the deployment of 4,000 telecommunications towers across Nigeria to boost digital connectivity in underserved and rural communities. The approval, announced on Wednesday, December…
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U.S. Congressional Recognition for Chido Nwangwu on USAfrica’s 25 years of “service truly worthy of the respect”
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
ANAMBRA HONOURS ITS HERITAGE ICONS, HIGH-ACHIEVERS AND BUSINESS TITANS ON DECEMBER 16; Chimamanda Adichie, Mikel…
Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
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A legal case has been initiated against Meta by a group of content moderators who allege that their work reviewing…
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing of a pledge by Congo and Rwanda to work toward…
South Africa scraps VAT hike amid coalition tensions and investor concerns
JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South Africa has dropped plans to raise its value-added tax (VAT) rate from May 1,…
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Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, suspended all flight operations on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following an indefinite strike by the…
Nigeria eyes rejoining JP Morgan bond index amid FX reforms
Nigeria is in advanced talks with JP Morgan to regain entry into its Government Bond Index, a development that could…
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EU hits Apple and Meta with first major fines under new tech law
The European Union has issued its first major fines under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), imposing a €500 million…