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Here's What to Do When Your Car Gets Stolen in Nigeria
Pulse
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August 1, 2025
You’ve just lived every Nigerian driver’s worst fear. Maybe it was at gunpoint, or maybe you returned to find your car gone. Either way, the panic hits fast, and the clock is ticking. This guide breaks down exactly what to do if your car gets...
The African activists who challenged colonial-era slavery in...
Modern Ghana
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When historians and the public think about the end of domestic slavery in west Africa, they often imagine colonial governors issuing decrees and missionaries working to end local traffic in enslaved people. Two of my recent publications tell...
Uzbekistan’s Construction Materials Exports Exceed US$428 Million in the First Half of the Year
UzDaily
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Economy 01/08/2025 Uzbekistan’s Construction Materials Exports Exceed US$428 Million in the First Half of the Year Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Uzpromstroymaterialy Association has presented an analysis of Uzbekistan’s construction...
House razings to save Niger capital's forest shield dismay locals
Modern Ghana
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Hamissou Issiakou grumbled as he worked to strip bare his house, marked for demolition for illegally encroaching on the tip of green forest that's keeping the expanding desert at bay from Niger's capital. His is one of nearly 500 homes being...
FG directs FMBN to partner with governors on housing projects to boost homeownership
Nairametrics
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August 1, 2025
The Federal Government has directed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to work with state governors on bankable projects under the Renewed Hope housing campaign to expand homeownership and reduce the nation’s housing deficit. Housing and...
Edward Muriuki appointed Acting Director of Kenya Meteorological Services
Switch TV
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August 1, 2025
Edward Maina Muriuki has been appointed Acting Director of the Kenya Meteorological Services (KMD), following the retirement of Dr. David Gikungu. The appointment was announced by Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Dr. Festus...
Kisumu sets the stage for premier housing conference
The Standard
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When President William Ruto inspected the construction progress of an Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu County. [Michael Mute, Standard] All roads lead to Kisumu as the county prepares for the 4th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC...
Why Foreign Investors Lose Money in Ethiopia
New Business Ethiopia
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August 1, 2025
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Due Diligence & Corporate Intelligence Consultant | Founder, NewBusinessEthiopia.com – Ethiopia Offers Opportunity — But Not Without Risk. Ethiopia, with over 125 million people and one of Africa’s fastest-growing...
Fire Guts Shops, Destroys Property In Ogbomoso
Sahara Reporters
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According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the fire outbreak affected six out of ten locked-up shops in the area. Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Thursday when fire engulfed six shops in the Ile-Ewe, Sawmill area of...
Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff reaffirms NAF’s commitment to security
Daily Post
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July 31, 2025
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians, including those residing in Akwa Ibom. Speaking during a courtesy visit...
3,500 jobs at risk at ArcelorMittal South Africa's steel operations
Zawya
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ArcelorMittal South Africa said it is still on track to close its loss-making long steel operations in September, as talks with the government have not provided a solution. The steelmaker also posted a half-year headline loss of R1.014bn, slightly...
Only Kebbi State offers total free education, scholarships in Nigeria — Gov Idris
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor,Dr. Nasir Idris has disclosed that only his state in Nigeria offers free education, scholarships to the students studying within the country and foreign tertiary Institutions. Idris stated...
South Africa: National house-price inflation hits highest growth since 2007
Zawya
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While the Western Cape continues to lead the way in national house-price inflation recovery, the comeback is broad-based, with growth in house prices accelerating across all three major regional markets. This is according to Andrew Golding, chief...
FG To Partner With State Govt, Developers On Affordable Housing Projects
Channels TV
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August 1, 2025
In a major announcement, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has unveiled the Federal Government’s plans for a state-by-state homeownership and housing development campaign, a collaborative initiative with state...
Tanzanian president lays foundation stone for construction of Kwala Industrial Park
Xinhua News Agency
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DAR ES SALAAM, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday officially laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Kwala Industrial Park. Located in Kibaha District of the Coast Region, the industrial park is a...
South Africa: Driving smarter property development decisions with geospatial insights
Zawya
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South Africa’s property development landscape holds massive potential. With demand for multifamily housing on the rise and evolving market dynamics, developers are under increasing pressure to identify the right locations that will yield high...
Youth NGO teaches African traditions in digital world
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 1, 2025
Features Melissa Doughty 5 Hrs Ago Egbe Omo Oni Isese Traditional African Association has spent years teaching people about the faith using digital platforms, with YouTube videos dating back 14 years, but wants to take the value of its music a...
‘Balance Economic Growth, Energy Security With Global Transition’, SPE Nigeria Tells FG
Channels TV
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August 1, 2025
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has called on the Federal Government to balance economic growth, energy security with the ongoing global transition to low-carbon solutions. It noted the balance was necessary as energy...
KZN Human Settlements Dept probing claims that RDP housing being sold to foreign nationals
Eye Witness News
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DURBAN - The Department of Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal said it's looking into the allegations of RDP houses being sold to foreign nationals and vows to act firmly. Authorities said they've received various complaints about this fraudulent...
New tax law introduces rent relief capped at N500k for Nigerians
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
The federal government has abolished the longstanding consolidated relief allowance and personal relief for individuals under Nigeria’s personal income tax system, replacing it with a rent-based deduction mechanism as contained in the newly...