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Lagooz Schools students shine in 2024 African Maths Olympiad contest

tribuneonlineng.com

Two students from Lagooz Schools in Lagos, Demilade Kadiri and Chetachi Mbalu, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in this year’s Africa Mathematics Olympiad competition held recently. Demilade, a JSS student, emerged as the overall…

31-year-old Nigerian Tours 54 African Countries, Eyes Guinness World Record

independent.ng

ABUJA – Ilerioluwa Babalobi, a 31 year old Nigerian Tourist has begun a tour of all 54 African countries in a move to clinch two Guinness World Records and promote continental tourist wealth. Babalobi who begun his tour from the Red Cross…

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

www.whitehouse.gov

On May 12, 2014, by Executive Order 13667, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national…

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration…

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Access Bank Partners Mastercard on Cross-Border Payments for African Businesses and Consumers

techeconomy.ng

IN THIS NEWS: Mastercard and Access Bank Group have launched a unified cross-border money movement solution across various African markets, enabling businesses and consumers to send and receive international payments to and from 150+…

“Cameroon is the highest country that has been exporting African hip hop for the past 10 years.” Jovi, Cameron’s best rapper declares

amebo9ja.com

“Cameroon is the highest country that has been exporting African hip hop for the past 10 years.” Jovi, Cameron’s best rapper declares “African hip hop

African Union ‘firmly condemns’ Israeli incursion into Rafah

www.vanguardngr.com

AU Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat "firmly condemns the extension of this war to the Rafah crossing"

Leveraging Banxso’s Blueprint: A Strategy For African Fintech Expansion

newtelegraphng.com

Banxso, a trailblazer in South Africa’s FX & CFD brokerage landscape, has captured significant attention in 2023 for its innovative approaches and strategic expansion, both within Africa and globally. The firm’s robust acquisition of…

Dozens still missing after South African building collapse; 7 confirmed dead

Rescue teams are continuing to search for dozens of construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of an unfinished five-story apartment building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

Dozens still missing after South African building collapse; 7 confirmed dead

wtop.com

GEORGE, South Africa (AP) — Rescue teams used underground cameras and sniffer dogs Wednesday to search for nearly 40 construction…

Dozens still missing after South African building collapse; 7 confirmed dead

www.ksat.com

Rescue teams are continuing to search for dozens of construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of an unfinished five-story apartment building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

Dozens still missing after South African building collapse; 7 confirmed dead

www.local10.com

Rescue teams are continuing to search for dozens of construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of an unfinished five-story apartment building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

Dozens still missing after South African building collapse; 7 confirmed dead

Rescue teams are continuing to search for dozens of construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of an unfinished five-story apartment building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

Dozens still missing after South African building collapse; 7 confirmed dead

www.wsls.com

Rescue teams are continuing to search for dozens of construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of an unfinished five-story apartment building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

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Jigawa joins multi-billion naira African Development Bank programme

The SAPZ Programme aims to increase household incomes, foster job creation in rural agricultural communities, for youth and women, and enhance food and nutritional security in Nigeria.

Walking in African cities can be a miserable experience: Study shows planners ignore needs of pedestrians

phys.org

African cities aren't welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it's often the only way for people to move around. More than 70% of Africa's urban population of about 609…

Caf signs agreement with UCT to offer courses to African football officials

www.timeslive.co.za

The Confederation of African Football has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Cape Town to offer top-class business administration courses to officials of Caf and its member associations.

Guinness World Record: Nigerian man begins tour of 54 African countries by road, sea

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Ilerioluwa Babalobi, a Nigerian traveller, has embarked on a nine-month Africa tour in a bid to set a world record. The 31-year-old, who began his tour from the Red Cross office in Lagos, would visit all 54 African countries by road and…

Soaring cocoa prices: Diverse impacts and implications for key West African producers

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Soaring cocoa prices: Diverse impacts and implications for key West African producers

Nigerian tourist eyes world record, to visit 54 African States in nine months

guardian.ng

A Nigerian tourist, Ilerioluwa Babalobi, 31, has begun a tour to visit all 54 African countries and raise awareness for social interventions. The 31-year old who started his tour from the Red Cross office in Lagos, would tour the continent…