Welding is widely seen as a menial job across Nigeria and he has shocked many – especially his colleagues – by opening up his own welding workshop. “I am not ashamed that I work as a welder despite being a professor,” he tells the hicginewsagency “I make more money from welding.” The 50-year-old teaches and…
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USD 2 billion 3-year Social Bond Issued By African Development Bank.
The African Development Bank (AfDB), renowned for its financial stability with Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA ratings from Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, and Japan Credit Rating respectively, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative. They have successfully launched a USD 2 billion 3-year Social Global Benchmark, due on 25 February 2027. This marks a significant milestone as it represents the AfDB’s inaugural…
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa quits
Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has resigned, saying his party has been “contaminated” and “hijacked” by the governmen “I will have nothing to do with sewer politics,” he said in a 13-page statement on Thursday. He won about 44% of the votes in last year’s presidential election which was plagued by allegations of foul play….
Africa Cup Of Nations ,Amanda Dlamini breaks history as First Female Commentator.
Amanda Dlamini, former captain of the South African Women’s National Team, achieved a historic milestone on January 17, 2024, by becoming the first woman to commentate on a football match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations competition. Dlamini’s commentary debut took place during the match between Morocco and Tanzania at the Stade Laurent…
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob fly to US over cancer treatment.
It is almost aweek when his said that office said that medical tests revealed that he had “cancerous cells”. The 82-year-old would receive “novel therapy” in the US for a week, before returning to continue with his treatment in Namibia, his office added. Vice-President Nangolo Mumba will be acting president during his absence. Concerns about…
Kenya questions jurisdiction of East African court
TUESDAY JANUARY 23 2024 Kenyas attorney General justin mutuli on Tuesday pleaded with the Supreme Court to hear his application seeking the top court’s opinion on the legal consequences and effects of decisions of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) on the country’s sovereignty. Mr Muturi said whereas there is no express provision in…
Boakai sworn in as new Liberia president after victory over Weah
Joseph Boakai has been sworn in as Liberia’s president on Monday following his election victory over former football star George Weah, with the challenge of tackling poverty and corruption. The 79-year-old narrowly beat former Ballon d’Or winner Weah in November’s run-off poll with 50.64 percent of the votes to 49.36 percent He was sworn in…
President Sisi: Egypt will not allow any threat to Somalia
MONDAY JANUARY 22 2024 Egypt will not allow any threat on Somalia said president Abdel Fattah AL sisi said on Sunday after Ethiopia said it would consider recognizing an independence claim by Somialand in a deal that would give it access to a sea port Read: Egypt, Ethiopia trade blame over failed dam talks Somaliland declared…
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