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World Meteorological Day: The Need to Enhance Preparedness and Early Action

By Judith Ukoh Climate change is already very visible through extreme weather in all parts of the world. The world is witnessing intense heat waves and drought and forest fires;.

President Buhari Inaugurates $2.5b Dangote Fertilizer Plant

By Confidence Ijeh President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday, inaugurated the newly completed Dangote Fertilizer Plant, located at Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, Nigeria.

Malawi Launches Polio Vaccine for East and Southern Africa Countries

Malawi Sunday launched a polio vaccination campaign after the country confirmed its first case in February 30 years after it eradicated the disease.

Egypt State Banks Setting Up $85 Million Fintech Innovation Fund

Egypt’s three biggest state-owned banks are setting up an $85 million financial technology fund that aims to accelerate innovation in the sector, venture capital firm Global Ventures, a partner in.

Poor Countries Under Attack from Climate Change Calamities – Pres. Chakwera

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, chair of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), says the economies of Least Developed Countries have been under attack by climate change events happening in quicker succession.

Microsoft Unveils New Initiatives to Support 10,000 African Start-Ups

Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups and fast-track investment in Africa’s startup.

ECOWAS Says Will Not Abandon Burkina Faso After Coup

A representative of West Africa’s regional bloc said on Thursday, March 17, 2022, it will keep working with Burkina Faso despite concerns about the military junta’s plan to hold power.

AfDB Acquires $15.6 Billion For Lagos-Abidjan Highway Corridor

African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has acquired $15.6 billion for the construction of the Lagos-Abidjan highway corridor to ease transportation across West Africa.

UAE and Mauritius Sign Agreement to Enhance Central Bank Co-Operation

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in key areas of central banking and to.