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Published on Jul 15, 2025

Stakeholders Advocate Regulatory Alignment to Improve WAPCo’s Efficiency

Stories by Peter Uzoho Key figures from Nigeria’s oil and gas sector have reaffirmed their commitment to improving the efficiency of the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) with a call to strengthen regulatory alignment and cross-border …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 15, 2025

He Played Key Role in Promoting Peace, Security in West Africa – UN Mourns Buhari

July 15, (THEWILL) — The United Nations has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London at the age of 82. In a statement delivered by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, UN …

Source: The Will - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Akufo-Addo, Jonathan, Others Arrive London to Accompany Buhari’s Body Home

243 By Lizzy Chirkpi Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo have arrived in London to coordinate arrangements for the return of the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s body to Nigeria. Buhari, who served as …

Source: Point Blank News - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 15, 2025

'I am not an advocate for Azumah Resources but an independent analyst' - Bright Simons

Policy analyst, Bright Simons, has clarified that he does not engage in advocacy on behalf of any organisation, following suggestions that he may be biased in the ongoing standoff between Engineers and Planners (E&P) and Azumah Resources. In a post …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Stakeholders chart path to improved labour market

As Nigeria continues to face structural labour market challenges ranging from high youth unemployment, skills mismatch to widespread informality, stakeholders have highlighted the urgent need to build the capacity of employment intermediaries to provide …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Azumah Resources distances itself from Bright Simons' comments amid dispute with E&P

Azumah Resources has firmly disassociated itself from recent public comments made by policy analyst Bright Simons, clarifying that he does not speak for the company in any way. In a statement issued by its Board of Directors on Sunday, July 13, 2025, the …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

AU free movement protocol coordination meeting held in Accra

The African Union Commission (AUC) has held a four-day strategic coordination meeting to galvanise member states to ratify and implement the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol. The meeting, which concluded in Accra last Friday, was attended by senior …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Franklin Cudjoe defends Bright Simons as IMANI fires back at Azumah Resources

The President of policy think tank IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, has strongly defended his colleague Bright Simons, following a public statement issued by Azumah Resources Ghana Limited distancing the company from Mr Simons’ commentary on its mining …

Source: The Herald Ghana - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2025

FY2026 Budget Process Begins

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development (MFDP), has officially launched the preparation process for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) National Budget, reaffirming its commitment to align public spending with the ARREST Agenda …

Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Kaduna Community Faces Deadly Water Crisis As Households Drink From Contaminated Streams

Thousands of residents in Kunai community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, still drink and bathe with polluted water from streams and crumbling wells, risking deadly diseases like cholera and diarrhoea, despite billions spent on the Zaria …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Author advocates creation of United African Republic to tackle insecurity

A Nigerian author, Edeh Benjamin, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to champion the creation of a United African Republic – a proposed federation of all ECOWAS member states as a radical solution to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. Benjamin …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 15, 2025

3 projects exemplifying the uptake of digital solutions in Africa

Beninese, Nigerian and Kenyan projects have been selected among The Elites nominees into how digitalisation forms the backbone of smart solutions, changing the way that people in Africa interact with power, energy and water. Planning and optimising …

Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

8 Years in Exile: Former President Jammeh Maintains Influence in Gambian Politics

- Advertisement - Written by: Dawda Baldeh While still in exile, eight years after his 22-year iron-fisted rule over The Gambia, former President Yahya Jammeh continues to exert significant influence over the country’s political landscape. From his base in …

Source: The Fatu Network - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Op-Ed: The Unflattering Legacy of Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria's former president, Muhammadu Buhari, passed away on Sunday, July 13. He was 82 years old. Buhari was democratically elected into office in 2015, after three previous failed attempts, and he secured a second term four years later. He was also …

Source: OkayAfrica - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Maroko eviction remembered: a brutal legacy lives on

Thirty-five years ago in mid-July, bulldozers demolished the homes, hopes and aspirations of over 300,000 people in the low income community of Maroko, in Lagos, Nigeria. This remains Nigeria’s biggest forced eviction to date – the complete annihilation of …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

A New Framework for Foreign Direct Investment Incentives

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is defined as a long term commitment (investment) by an investor from a different (foreign) country into the home (host) country usually having significant management control. The use of incentives can be crucial for …

Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Beyond The English: The Media Missed Liberia’s Moment

When President Donald J. Trump recently praised President Joseph N. Boakai’s “beautiful English” at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, social media lit up. The video clip went viral. Amid the noise, journalists in both the U.S. and Liberia failed to tell the …

Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
Published on Jul 14, 2025

Buhari: Legacy, Foibles of the Boy from Daura

Decades ago, from the dusty streets of Daura in northern Nigeria, a young boy named Muhammadu Buhari embarked on a journey that would ultimately shape his life and to some extent, the destiny of the nation. Emmanuel Addeh writes on the late Nigerian …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
WAES: West African Leaders Make Bold Push for Regional Prosperity

Abuja recently witnessed a beehive of activities as politicians, business leaders and experts gathered for the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) to confront a shared challenge on how to unlock the region’s vast economic potential, writes Emmanuel Addeh. …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 13:47 GMT

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Assumes ECOWAS Chairmanship, Making History For Sierra Leone

First Sierra Leonean President to chair ECOWAS, President Bio pledges democratic reform, regional security, and economic integration. ABUJA, NIGERIA, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 23:39 GMT

ECOWAS Chairmanship: Another Mandate of Trust for President Julius Maada Bio

A mandate of Stability, Progress & Integration FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, assumed the Chairmanship of the Authority of Heads of State and …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Public procurement as key tool to tackle health issues discussed at WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar

The event also presented procurement as a mechanism for fostering innovation, technology transfer and local manufacturing. Clive Ondari from the WHO Secretariat noted that in many countries, access to medical technologies is driven by public procurement as …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the Agreement…

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on April 25, 2023 - 13:15 GMT

United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer to Deliver Pre-recorded ...

On April 25, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Cindy Dyer, will deliver pre-recorded remarks to the Regional Conference of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the Freetown International Conference Centre in …

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Published on July 15, 2021 - 20:38 GMT

President Akufo-Addo re-elected as Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Chair

Download logo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been re-elected for the second term as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). At an extraordinary meeting of the Heads of States of the Authority held virtually on February 2 …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, education, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 29, 2024 - 15:31 GMT

What Turmoil in ECOWAS Means for Nigeria and Regional Stability

A string of coups in the central Sahel continues to reverberate in West Africa. On 28 January, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – where military officers seized power in a series of putsches beginning in 2021 – announced that they were exiting the Economic …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 13:05 GMT

Europe Strengthens Position as Global Hub for Aviation Talent Amid Industry Rebound

Europe emerges as a key aviation talent hub, driven by strong training, rising global demand, and cross-border career opportunities amid industry rebound. KALKARA, SOUTH EAST, MALTA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Europe is positioning …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 18, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Shiji Releases New Guest Experience Benchmark: Global Satisfaction Hits Record High

Quarterly report reveals sustained growth in guest sentiment, shifting review dynamics, and evolving service expectations across hotel categories and regions. BARCELONA, SPAIN, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shiji, the global leader in …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 12:18 GMT

Momentum & Transformation at The American University of Rome (AUR)

AUR prepares for the 2025–26 academic year with record-setting growth, dynamic leadership, and a campus on the cusp of transformation. ROME, LAZIO, ITALY, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fall 2025 is projected to welcome the largest incoming …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Omnigence Asset Management Spotlights Benefits of Lower Mid-Market Evergreen PE vs. Traditional Buy-and-Hold Strategies

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Omnigence Asset Management has released new analysis, “Lower Mid-Market, Evergreen PE,” highlighting the structural advantages of lower mid-market (LMM) serial consolidation strategies …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 18, 2025 - 11:11 GMT

Yoseyomo a spanish Web3 Vault Receives Red Dot Award and Joins Museum’s Permanent Collection

Yoseyomo, a secure and elegant device for crypto and digital legacy, enters the Red Dot Museum in Germany as part of its permanent exhibition VALENCIA, VALENCIA, SPAIN, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spanish design has made a mark on the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 18, 2025 - 10:55 GMT

Portugal Leads EU for Property Price Growth in 2025

Portugal Tops EU Property Charts with 16.3% Growth, Driven by High Demand, Limited Supply, and Investor Confidence LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portugal recorded the highest property price growth in the European …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 08:36 GMT

Devyzz is launching Devyzz Sport, in partnership with Sebastien Haller

Devyzz is partnering with a top-tier football player to reshape how professional athletes manage their cross-border payments. PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Devyzz is proud to announce the official launch of Devyzz …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 08:22 GMT

YEX.io Launches as the Next-Gen Crypto Exchange with Mobile Apps, Futures Trading, and Institutional APIs

Trade smarter with YEX.io: 175+ tokens, real users, fast execution, and 1:1 custody—built for serious crypto traders. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YEX.io, a fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange, has …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on July 18, 2025 - 08:03 GMT

SIJE 2025 celebrates 20 years as the region’s jewellery epicentre and longest running show

414 global brands from 26 countries showcasing at SIJE 2025 – forging the show’s stature as Asia Pacific’s gateway for fine jewellery trade SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) opened …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 06:01 GMT

Qinmei Chen Announces Creative Milestones in Set and Landscape Design Across Acclaimed Film Projects

From Phantom on the Ice to Vixen, Chen reveals her latest work blending visual storytelling, technical precision, and narrative atmosphere BEIJING, CHINA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed film and television designer Qinmei Chen …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

Feng Shui Consultant Highlights Common Home Layout Mistakes That May Impact Financial Well-Being

With Rising Financial Anxiety in Hong Kong, Experts Suggest Simple Adjustments to Enhance Positive Energy Flow HONG KONG, HONG KONG, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent surveys indicate that 58% of Hong Kong residents are cutting expenses …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

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HONG KONG, HONG KONG, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 香港頂級豪宅區調查顯示：90%『破億資產家族』的住宅暗藏相同風水密碼——而你家的財位，可能正在『漏財』。你的線上風水師 MJC-FS.COM 團隊耗時7年追蹤研究，發現僅**3%高淨值人士**真正掌握「世代興旺」的風水法則。多數人砸重金裝潢，卻忽略「藏風納氣」的科學佈局，導致財富無法累積、家族矛盾頻生⋯⋯ 「這不是迷信，是千年數據科學。」——MJC …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Wealth Legacy Feng Shui Planning Explains the Key Element Missing in Luxury Home Design

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A survey of Hong Kong’s most exclusive luxury neighborhoods reveals that 90% of ultra-high-net-worth families (assets exceeding HKD 100 million) share the same hidden Feng Shui code—while …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

AV-Comparatives veröffentlicht weltweit größten unabhängigen Test von Unternehmens-Cybersicherheitslösungen

17 führende EPP-, EDR- und XDR-Lösungen für Unternehmen im umfassendsten öffentlich zugänglichen, ISO 9001:2015-zertifizierten Vergleichstest bewertet INNSBRUCK, TIROL, AUSTRIA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AV-Comparatives, das …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

New York-Based IAOTP Recognizes Trueness Project’s Assistant Director, Benvictor Makau, as 2025 Top Content Strategist

This award is a declaration of Benvictor's professionalism, continued service, and commitment to quality, tenets that set him apart as an influential leader. DANIEL, WY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:08 GMT

From Grassroots to Global Impact: GARI Launches as International Nonprofit Advancing Research and Innovation

Building on a 20-year legacy, GARI formalizes as a nonprofit to expand global research, innovation, mentorship, and inclusive academic collaboration. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than two decades of …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Companies ...
Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:07 GMT

The Layman’s Guide to Making Sense of Statistics is a smart, practical read for non-math minds by John L. Campbell

A plain-language guide to understanding how statistics work—and how they shape the decisions, headlines, and data around us daily. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz&Sons is honored to be the publisher …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 19:47 GMT

'Introduction to Science and the Scientific Method' is a Must-Have Foundation by John L. Campbell

A deep dive into how science works, why it matters, and why understanding the scientific method is more important than ever in today’s complex world. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz&Sons is honored …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 18:05 GMT

Starfish Partners Acquires HireMinds

PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for specialized professional and executive search firms, is pleased to announce its acquisition of HireMinds, a …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

AMU Expands to the United States as an Authorized Institution in Utah

OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) is pleased to announce its recent authorization to operate in the state of Utah, USA. This significant milestone marks AMU’s continued growth as an …

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