João Cunha
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World Bank, Africa Development Bank (AfDB) and other global financing institutes, yesterday, said despite projections of increasing renewable energy in Africa by 2030, a combination of regulatory, financial, and logistical challenges must be tackled to unlock the full potential.
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The pioneer Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Senator Margery Chuba-Okadigbo, has expressed her condolences to the family of the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari, over the death of his daughter, Fatima. In her condolence message, Sen. Okadigbo prayed for the peaceful repose…
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The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), a Pan-African Non Government Organization(NGO), has called for increased investment in adolescent girls in Katsina State. FAWE Coordinator in the state, Prof. Binta Ado, made the call at an event to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child in Katsina. According to her, with the right support,…
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A Saudi artist has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison over political cartoons that allegedly insulted the Gulf kingdom's leadership, his sister and a rights group said this week. The case against Mohammed al-Hazza, 48, adds to concerns about freedom of expression under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Saudi Arabia --…
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Billionaire businessman and father of music star Davido, Deji Adeleke, has revealed that he is responsible for generating 15 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity supply. While speaking at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church’s General Conference Annual Council 2024 on October 15th, Adeleke said, “I’m in the electricity business, I own power plants. I generate about 15…
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A new proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is introduced in the UK parliament on Wednesday, sparking concern from senior church leaders and opponents about the implications of allowing the terminally ill to die on their own terms. Lawmakers in the House of Commons will get a free vote on Labour MP…
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Kenya's Senate on Wednesday launched the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after the embattled politician lost yet another court bid to stop the process. In a historic move last week, the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, voted overwhelmingly to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges including corruption and abuse of office. The…
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The Nigerian artistes, who were nominated for 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, Burna Boy and Odumodublvck, lose out on wins at 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards. The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards was held on October 15, 2024, as the 18th installment of the BET Hip Hop Awards, to recognise the best in hip hop…
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Many areas of eastern Turkey were shaken up by a 5.9-magnitude quake on Wednesday although there were no immediate reports of injuries, officials said. The tremor happened at 10:46 am (0746 GMT) in Kale in Malatya, a province that was badly hit by the violent 7.8-magnitude earthquake which struck on February 6, 2023, killing more…
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The six emirs in Bauchi State have expressed concerns as the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reeled out data on children with reading skills, which stood at 9 per cent among kids aged 7-14. According to UNICEF, the State Education Sector Plan indicated that the total number of public primary schools is 3,295, with only…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday, convened a key strategic meeting with AIGs and CPs from all formations, zonal and state commands, aimed at reflecting on accomplishments, delineating future strategies, and reinforcing the commitment of the Force to maintaining law and order across the nation. During the meeting, the IGP highlighted…