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82 Division Nigerian Army Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Umualumaku, Imo State
Alexa.ng
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August 1, 2025
82 Division Nigerian Army Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Umualumaku, Imo State Army Describes Claims of Arson, Looting, and Harassment as False and Malicious Imo State, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army’s 82 Division has firmly denied recent...
Ethiopia’s 2018 EFY (2025-26) budget rises sharply driven by exchange rate effects and to promote regional development and clear debts
World Construction Network
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July 31, 2025
Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives approved the budget for the upcoming 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year (EFY, from 8 July 2025 to 7 July 2026) on 3 July 2025. As part of the latest budget, the total government expenditure is estimated to...
Delta set to build 400 housing units for civil servants – Commissioner
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 1, 2025
The Delta state government Thursday said over 400 housing units are being targeted by the incumbent administration for civil servants across the state. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Godknows Angele, stated this when the executives and members...
Nigeria's Police Pension Crisis: A Call For Urgent Transform...
Modern Ghana
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Nigeria’s police pension crisis is no longer hidden—it is a national failure, now openly acknowledged by those at the heart of its institutions. Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba recently sounded the alarm, condemning the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tanzania: Envoy Lauds Uranium Project, a Significant Step in Tanzania-Russia Ties
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 31, 2025
Ruvuma — THE Russian Ambassador to Tanzania, Andrey Avetisyan, has lauded the launch of the pilot uranium refining plant in Namtumbo District saying it marks a significant step in the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Tanzania 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...
Nigeria’s Pension Assets Near ₦25 Trillion, Boosted by Equities and FGN Investments
The News Chronicle
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July 31, 2025
With total assets under management reaching N24.63 trillion in June 2025, Nigeria’s pension fund sector has kept its astounding growth streak. This is a strong 20.24 percent year-on-year increase from N24.11 trillion in May and a 2.17 percent...
That Kwankwaso’s false claim of Tinubu’s marginalisation of North, by Abdulsalam Garba
Eagle Online
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August 2, 2025
Nigerian politicians are known for making false claims. In fact, they are quick to make allegations of marginalisation, especially when elections are in the offing. Most times, those allegations are meant to hoodwink or deceive gullible Nigerians....
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...
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...
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...
Niger State drags FG to Supreme Court over exclusion from 13% derivation
Business Hallmark
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July 31, 2025
The Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal Government at the Supreme Court, seeking to be included among beneficiaries of the 13 percent derivation fund allocated to states producing natural resources. In the originating...
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...