sub-Saharan Africa
26 Nov
Reflecting on a decade of progress, AmplifyChange, a multi-donor challenge fund is celebrating its impact on marginalised communities through localised advocacy and funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Because of AmplifyChange-funded support for local activists in key African countries, millions now have better access to…
23 Nov
The Managing Director, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa, George Asamani has recommended a revolutionary shift in skill-building for Africa to experience industrial transformation.
21 Nov
In recent decades, Sub-Saharan Africa has undergone a remarkable transformation. While, historically, the region has faced numerous challenges—including political instability, economic inequalities
9 Nov
Project Management Institute (PMI's) Global Megatrends 2024 report has revealed that nearly half of today's workforce skills could become outdated within two years due to advancements like generative AI.
14 Oct
The World Bank said on Monday it had lowered its economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa this year to 3 per cent from 3.4 per cent, mainly due to the destruction of Sudan’s economy in a civil war. However, growth is expected to remain comfortably above last year’s 2.4 per cent thanks to higher private…
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World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, mainly due to falls in cereals and sugar, the FAO said on Friday.
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The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed disappointment over the failure
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The councillors in Uhumwonde, Orhionmwon and Owan East LGAs have impeached the chairmen and their deputies in their local governments in Edo State. The impeached chairmen and their deputies have been allegedly accused of misappropriation of public funds and dereliction of duties. In Uhunmwonde LGA of the state, violence broke out as the chairman of…
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Arne Slot says crisis-hit Manchester United are "much, much better" than their shocking position in the Premier League suggests as he prepares his Liverpool team for a clash against their fierce rivals on Sunday.
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The Commissioner of Police, Abia Command, CP Danladi Isa, has reactivated the Command’s Radio Communications Office for 24-hour operation daily. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abia, ASP Maureen Chinaka, in a statement in Umuahia on Friday, explained that the purpose was to attend to the security needs of Abia residents in 2025. She stated that…
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China said on Friday it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the United States announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.
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Lagos? The city never sleeps. Between the endless traffic jams (hello, Third Mainland Bridge), demanding work hours, and the never-ending quest for balance, squeezing in a fitness routine can feel like chasing a danfo on a Monday morning. But don’t worry; even in the chaos of Eko, you can stay fit and fabulous. See how…
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said Eniola Isaac, a 28-year-old Nigerian woman who was trafficked to Iraq is set to return to Nigeria. “Eniola Isaac, a 28-year-old trafficked Nigerian girl in Iraq, is expected to return to Nigeria January 3rd with the intervention of the officials of the Nigerian mission in Jordan, that…
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The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olatunji Disu, has revealed that 140 men of the command were lost to nature and violence in 2024. The former RRS boss made this statement at an end-of-the-year programme organised by the FCT command of the force to mark the achievements recorded in the year.…