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Nigeria: Ibrahim Gambari, the Iconic Scholar-Diplomat, At 80

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[Vanguard] IF Nigeria, our country, were to have been a place where ideas rule - as they do in developed countries and many emerging markets - men like Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR would be kings and not only princes, as he happens to be by bloodline.

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery and Deregulation - Unpacking the Confusion

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[Vanguard] In recent times, the press has been inundated with claims and counter claims about PMS sales and pricing between the Dangote Refinery, the regulator, NNPCL and the marketing companies. These interactions are becoming rather an embarrassment to our nation.

Liberia: LRA, Partners Observe National Students Tax Day to Promote Tax Education and Compliance Among Youth

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As part of efforts to foster tax consciousness among Liberia's youth, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in collaboration with the USAID-LEAD Activity and the Ministry of Education (MoE), host the country's first-ever National Students Tax Day (NSTD) on Thursday, November 21. Held under the theme "Moving to Billions: Celebrating Taxpayers' Impact," the event underscores the transformative power of tax education in building a prosperous and compliant society.

Liberia: War Crimes Courts Supposed to Bring Inclusive Justice but Victims Say They Are Being Excluded

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- It's a mantra repeated by government officials, activists and the international community: Liberia's victims and survivors must be at the heart of efforts to bring justice for crimes committed in the country's long civil wars that ended in 2003. But now the office to establish the War and Economic Crimes Courts is finally taking shape, victims and survivors say they have been excluded from the process.

Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Proposes Liberia's Own 'Doing Business Survey' to Boost Economic Growth

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called for the creation of a Liberia-specific "Doing Business Survey" to assess and improve the country's business environment. Speaking at the Liberia Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon on Thursday, November 21, 2024, Minister Ngafuan emphasized that this initiative should be driven by Liberia's own priorities and not solely by the recommendations of international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Increased Food Insecurity, Higher Child Stunting - Report

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[Leadership] The report of new research that tracked Nigerian households to understand their resilience over time--conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics with support from the World Bank--has shown a staggering deficit in the quality of lifestyle, feeding, and security of most households in the last two years. The findings gave a granular sense of the current challenges that Nigerian households face. They also reveal levers for action to support household resilience.

Nigeria: 1 Out of 4 Nigerians Want to Migrate - NBS

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[Leadership] The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says one out of four individuals between ages 15 years and above would like to leave their communities permanently or at least temporarily.

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 18,872 Cyber Attacks Monthly - Report

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[Leadership] Nigeria is facing a significant surge in cyber threats, recording 18,872 cyber attacks monthly, according to a recent report. This alarming statistic highlights Nigeria's position as a major digital hub in Africa.

Liberia: ALJA Condemns Boakai's Attempt to Undermine Separation of Powers Principle

2 days 10 hours ago
[Liberian Observer] The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has expressed consternation over the decision of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to bypass House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa in the submission of the national budget for Fiscal year 2025 to the House of Representatives.
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Coach B.I: Africa’s top sports creator setting trends in media

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… as one of Africa’s most influential sports content creators. … brands, spanning industries from sports to luxury. These collaborations … demonstrating the potential of sports content to drive meaningful … 2025 AFCON As Africa’s digital sports media continues to …

Coach B.I, Africa’s Game Changer In Sports Media

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… of the top sports content creators in Africa, he has … with top brands across the sports, lifestyle, and entertainment industries … looking to connect with Africa’s vast sports fanbase. Through these … shaping the future of sports content consumption in Africa.

National Sports Ireland captain Caelan Doris on four-man shortlist for world player of the year The 26-year-old number eight led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of Ireland’s Six…

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By PA Sport Staff Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men’s player of the year. The 26-year-old number eight led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of …
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Technology for parking enforcement announced

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Licence plate recognition technology, due next year, … restriction changes". LPR technology would allow officers to scan … budgeted for "parking technology" and off-street … quot;Having access to improved technology, data and enforcement tools …

Rethinking Humanity's Devotion to Technology

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… his theories. To Epstein, some technology organizations mirror destructive cults, with … people rather than enslaving them​. Technology, while transformative, must not … responsibility. Reforming our relationship with technology is possible and essential for …

Startup Ecosystem and Technology: Revolutionizing India’s Retail Fashion

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… how evolving consumer trends, technology, and sustainability are shaping … and fashion space? True, Technology, when mixed with human … the supply chain through technology, at every step, … you see balancing fashion, technology, and eco-friendly practices? …

AI startup O.XYZ accused of inflating its technology capabilities

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… company and illegally inflating its technology claims. Although the firm … by Starlink, an internet technology owned by Elon Musk’ … Shadid claimed that the technology is integrated into the company … claims, noting that the technology is used for internet …

Cerca Homes Celebrates 5 Years of Transforming California Backyards

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Announces Executive Chairman Appointment, Refined Mission, and Vision for the Future BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cerca Homes, an innovator in premium prefab construction, celebrates five years of …

Bangladesh-Japan collaboration eyes software architecture, technology

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… -Japan collaboration eyes software architecture, technology DHAKA, Nov 24, 2024 (BSS … market, particularly in architecture and technology.  Participants at ToT expressed gratitude … of Japan's advanced technology and Bangladesh's creative …

New satellite technology may pose a threat to the UK's nuclear fleet

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… create cutting-edge, battle-winning technology. China is already developing superconducting … Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology which can transmit laser pulses … at developments in space. ‘Sensing technology always prompts efforts to reduce …

The last word: It’s time to reinvent the way we approach technology

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… misinformation.  But reinvention goes beyond technology. It requires a shift in … responsibility to the global community.   Technology must prioritise values over virality … demonstrates the immense potential of technology to drive systemic change.   However …

Technology takes away personal touch

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… What it promised was that technology would improve the quality of … threat of job displacement through technology has become a serious … to not only service the technology, but also to police … besides being highly skilled in technology, this new brand of overseer …
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Africa: COP29 Climate Talks Conclude With $300 Billion Annual Pledge, but Developing Nations Call Deal 'An Insult'

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[UN News] Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in Baku. Developing nations who had sought over $1 trillion in assistance called the agreement an "insult" and argued it did not give them the vital resources they required to truly address the complexities of the climate crisis.

Africa: UN's OCHA Calls to Correct the Imbalance in Climate Finance Allocation

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[IPS] Baku -- As climate-induced disasters continue to wreak havoc worldwide, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), a UN body specializing in emergency response, has issued a clarion call for an ambitious and fair global climate finance goal at COP29. Greg Puley, Head of the Climate Team at OCHA, highlighted the pressing need for enhanced disaster risk reduction and climate resilience measures, particularly in vulnerable and conflict-affected regions.

Africa: Unveiling Africa's Greatest Hidden Assets - The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs

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[allAfrica] The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank's 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa's economic performance was strong and shows resilience, but that performance has been slower than expected and uneven. With challenges and global shocks, Africa's 2022 GDP growth slipped from 4.1 to 3.1 percent in 2023, yet, forecasters predict with smart policy and stable global conditions, it could climb to 3.7 percent in 2024, and 4.3 percent in 2025, making it the second-fastest growing
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Africa: Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injectable Set To Reach Several African Countries

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[MSF] In 2022, the WHO recommended the innovative long-acting injectable version of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), as part of a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention. CAB-LA has been described as a potential game-changer in the fight against HIV, a disease that has affected many people. Nearly 40 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023, while over 88 million have been infected since the beginning of the epidemic.

Africa: Africa and Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe Experience

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[Vanguard] Nigeria once again proved itself to the world as the home of beauty, elegance and excellence over the past weekend when Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, who represented our country, emerged as the first runner-up of this year's Miss Universe pageant.
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Nigeria and Brazil sign landmark agreement to boost agribusiness

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… enhance agricultural development, Nigeria and Brazil have signed … in 2018 to modernise Nigeria’s agricultural landscape … of strategic collaboration between Nigeria and FGV,” the … Fashedemi. Senior officials from Nigeria’s presidency and representatives …

With Tinubu, a greater Nigeria possible, by Sunday Dare

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… the power of charismatic grooming; Nigeria like Lagos: BAT model, … in summary that although Nigeria is presently facing economic, … the commercial capital of Nigeria.” They are confident that … obstacles and ultimately take Nigeria to the desired destination. …

Single tenure bill not solution to Nigeria’s challenges – Analyst

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… solve the challenges currently confronting Nigeria. Ojo states this on … with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while reacting to … . The development consultant advised Nigeria to face the issue of … needed now is a united Nigeria, “united in confronting hunger, …

Nigeria gets better rating for curbing terrorism funding, says NFIU

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… the FATF, have commended Nigeria on these efforts. This achievement … the remarkable improvement in Nigeria’s legal and regulatory … Compliant. “During the plenary, Nigeria’s 3rd Follow-Up Report … the remarkable improvement in Nigeria’s legal and regulatory …
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