40 h. ago Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap

Tribune Online Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap OUTGOING President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has issued a passionate call to African commercial lenders, development finance institutions (DFIs), and trade insurers to take stronger ownership of the continent’s integration efforts by closing Africa’s $100 billion annual trade finance gap. Delivering his farewell address at the closing ceremony of the […] Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap Tribune Online

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4 d. ago ‘You Can’t Ruin PDP, LP And Run To ADC’, Kachikwu Tells Mark, El

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu has cautioned politicians defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) against destabilising the ADC. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kachikwu accused some opposition figures, including former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai and former Senate President David Mark […]

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4 d. ago Kachikwu Says David Mark On Borrowed Time In ADC, Berates INEC Chairman

The the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Dumebi Kachikwu, has criticised the party’s leadership led by former Senate President David Mark, describing it as “a group on borrowed time,” while also blasting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as “irresponsible.” Kachikwu, speaking on Channels Television’s […]

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5 d. ago 2027 Presidential candidate: ADC to adopt consensus approach – Spokesman

Ahead of the 2027 general election, there are strong indications that the African Democratic Congress ADC will pursue consensus option read more 2027 Presidential candidate: ADC to adopt consensus approach – Spokesman

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5 d. ago Ghana Begins Accepting Nigerians, Other West African Deportees From US

Ghana has started accepting West African nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, President John Dramani Mahama announced on Wednesday. According to Reuters, Mahama said a first batch of 14 deportees, comprising Nigerians, a Gambian, and others — had already arrived in Accra, with Ghanaian authorities facilitating their onward return to their respective countries. […]

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5 d. ago OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB

Tribune Online OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) Abeokuta joined global dignitaries in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, to celebrate the conclusion of Dr Akinwumi Adesina’s transformative tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The institute, represented by its Deputy Chief Executive, Professor Samuel Daramola, was honoured as a special guest at the farewell […] OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB Tribune Online

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5 d. ago INEC validates Mark, Aregbesola, others as ADC’s national officers

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has validated the change in the national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming former Senate President, David Mark, as the national chairman of the coalition opposition party. The other members of the party’s national officers, according to the official website of the Commission, […] The post INEC validates Mark, Aregbesola, others as ADC’s national officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Mahama, Obasanjo, Kukah, Others For Jonathan’s 2025 Democracy Dialogue In Ghana

Former Ghanaian President John Mahama, Nigeria’s ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, and several other African statesmen were expected to attend the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s 2025 Democracy Dialogue, scheduled for September 17 in Accra, Ghana. In a statement on Tuesday, Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Ikechukwu Eze said the dialogue would also draw participation from global […]

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6 d. ago African Presidents may be kidnapped by special forces — Primate Ayodele

Tribune Online African Presidents may be kidnapped by special forces — Primate Ayodele Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a prophetic warning that an African president may be African Presidents may be kidnapped by special forces — Primate Ayodele Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse

Tribune Online Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has renewed his longstanding call for the adoption of a single African currency, warning that the continent’s overreliance on the US dollar continues to weaken local economies and undermine Africa’s development agenda. Speaking during a Fireside Chat moderated by CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF […] Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Amnesty International Slams DSS Over Attempt To Censor Sowore’s Social Media Account

Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for pressuring social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to delete a post by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, that was critical of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the platform of African Action Congress (AAC), revealed he […]

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9 d. ago Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours

Omoyele Sowore, activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has rejected a directive from the Department of State Services (DSS) to remove a post on X (formerly Twitter) that criticized President Bola Tinubu. Sowore described the tweet as part of an attempt by the secret police to silence dissent. He shared […] The post Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘I Won’t Delete It,’ Sowore Responds To DSS’ Stance Over Alleged Anti

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said that he will not bow to pressure from the Department of State Services (DSS) to delete a social media post considered critical of President Bola Tinubu. The DSS had written to X (formerly Twitter), demanding […]

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1 week ago Nigerian Governors’ Forum launches ‘Investopolia’ investment platform in Algeria.

Nigeria’s infrastructure financing gap estimated at over $100bn annually – Abiodun The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has officially launched a read more Nigerian Governors’ Forum launches ‘Investopolia’ investment platform in Algeria.

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1 week ago Obasanjo, global leaders to declare Afreximbank’s IATF2025 open today

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) Advisory Council, will today join Algerian President Abdelmadjid read more Obasanjo, global leaders to declare Afreximbank’s IATF2025 open today

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1 week ago Don’t Mislead Nigerians With Fake Infrastructure Report, ADC Tells Tinubu

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu administration of manipulating official infrastructure data in an attempt to deflect growing criticisms over allegations of nepotism and regional bias. In a statement issued on yesterday, the national publicity secretary of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the Tinubu government’s infrastructure report not only reinforced existing suspicions about […]

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2 w. ago Ould Tah takes helm at AfDB, pledges urgent reforms, strategic partnerships

Sidi Ould Tah was on Monday sworn in as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), pledging read more Ould Tah takes helm at AfDB, pledges urgent reforms, strategic partnerships

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2 w. ago A legacy etched in transformation: Celebrating President Akinwumi Adesina’s decade at the helm of the African Development Bank

As Dr Akinwumi Adesina concludes his two-term presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) this September, it is proper to read more A legacy etched in transformation: Celebrating President Akinwumi Adesina’s decade at the helm of the African Development Bank

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2 w. ago Japan Agency Rating Reinforces Afreximbank’s Credibility, Says Denya

African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) Senior Executive Vice President, Denys Denya, has said that the recent affirmation of the continental bank’s A-issuer credit rating by Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) reinforced its credibility in global markets and importance to Africa. JCR recently affirmed the Bank’s rating with a stable outlook and noted the Bank’s important role […]

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2 w. ago African varsities must bridge skills gap, says AIT president Dzidonu

By Praise Adeagba Tertiary institutions in Africa must strengthen their role in closing the continent’s persistent knowledge and research gap, Prof. Clement K. Dzidonu, President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), has said. He stated this at the university’s 21st graduation ceremony and also used the opportunity to congratulate the 1,094 new students who […] The post African varsities must bridge skills gap, says AIT president Dzidonu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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