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Nigeria
How to make $1bn from a single product in Nigeria
nairametrics.com - Op-Ed Contributor
Some of my favorite businesses in Nigeria, like Tolaram, Olam, Chivita & Zartech are owned by Asian/Middle-Eastern entrepreneurs, whom I lovingly call …
Mag Manadded this to Emerging Markets or Buyer Beware?
Ghana
Google regrets 'minor glitch' that sent Ghanaian currency plummeting
CNN - By Kieron Monks, CNN
(CNN) — It's been a rough 2019 for Ghana's currency, the cedi. It fell to a record low against the dollar in February, according to Bloomberg, and has depreciated by 8.6% this year -- the most of more
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Port Harcourt
Nigeria's NNPC plans to revamp refineries to cut fuel imports
Reuters - Camillus Eboh
ABUJA, March 22 (Reuters) - Nigeria’s state-oil firm NNPC said it plans to revamp its refineries to help Africa’s biggest crude oil producer to save billions of dollars on fuel imports and has hired Italy’s
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Osun State
‘The Dawn Of Light’ — Davido Congratulates His Uncle Adeleke On Osun Gov Tribunal Victory
saharareporters.com
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken to social media to congratulate Ademola Adeleke, his uncle and governorship …
Genesis Media Emerging Marketsadded this to Yen.com.gh - All daily news of Ghana
Michael Jackson
The new Michael Jackson: Austrian-born actor of Ghanaian decent Boris Kodjoe makes stunning dance moves in latest video
yen.com.gh - Daniel Quartey
Boris Kodjoe, an Austrian-born actor of German and Ghanaian descent has stunned the world with his dance moves.YEN.com.gh has seen a video of Boris …
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Mali
Mali forecasts gold production to drop 3 pct in 2019 - mines ministry
investing.com
BAMAKO, March 22 (Reuters) - * Mali's industrial gold production is expected to drop around 3 percent to 59 tonnes in 2019, down from 60.8 tonnes last …
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Ghana
At least 50 people burned to death in a bus collision in Ghana
CNN - By Aanu Adeoye, CNN
(CNN) — At least 50 people were killed when two commercial buses collided and burst into flames in northern Ghana, police told CNN Friday. Ghana Police Service spokesman David Eklu said the accident occurred
Hatem Zaghlouladded this to Middle East And The World
Israel
UNHRC votes 23-8 for arms embargo and war crimes suits against Israel
jpost.com - Tovah Lazaroff
The vote was held on Friday in Geneva, as the UNHRC wraps up its 40th session. An IDF weapons cache. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE) X Dear …
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Ghana
Ghana bus collision kills dozens: police
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
DAKAR (Reuters) - At least 30 people were killed and several others injured after two buses collided in central Ghana, the police said on Friday. The crash took place early on Friday morning near the of
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Seychelles
‘How did he miss the ball?’ – Nigerians slam Francis Uzoho after Seychelles howler
Goal - Taiye Taiwo
The 19-year-old's blunder gave Gavin Jeanne's men a first-half equaliser in Asaba Nigerians are not holding back their frustrations after goalkeeper Francis Uzoho’s misjudged movement cost Nigeria an against
NBC
NBC Issues New Non-Negotiable Working Conditions For GOtv
saharareporters.com - secure.saharareporters.com
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued new conditions for GOtv to continue its operations in Nigeria. The commission cleared the air on …
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Nigeria
The Crucial Reason WaterAid Stopped Building Toilets in Nigeria
globalcitizen.org - Joe McCarthy
Why Global Citizens Should CareMore than 123 million people in Nigeria lack access to a decent toilet. The United Nations’ Global Goal 6 calls for …
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Ghana
Ghana’s 'Queen Fishmongers' Face an Uncertain Future
ecowatch.com - Nexus Media
By Daisy Brickhill Each morning, men living in fishing communities along Ghana's coastline push off in search of the day's catch. But when the boats …
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TSA
7 key facts you should know about the Treasury Single Account policy
nairametrics.com - Onome Ohwovoriole
With the general elections now over, it seems a good time to reflect on one of the major success stories of the current government which affects …
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Ghana
At least 60 are killed in Ghana as two buses smash in to each other in head-on collision sparking a deadly inferno after
dailymail.co.uk - Afp
At least 60 people were killed in a head-on collision between two buses in Ghana today after one of the drivers reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. A …
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Ghana
Ghana journalists fear ‘rule of jungle’ after attacks
24matins.uk - 24matins.uk with AFP
Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of media freedom in an otherwise turbulent region has come under threat following a spate of attacks on …
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Ghana
Bus collision claims over 50 lives in Ghana
africanews.com - AfricaNews
An accident involving two public transport buses each with over fifty passengers in Ghana’s middle belt has claimed the lives of over 50 people, …
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Online Dating
Two Found Guilty in Online Dating, BEC Scheme
darkreading.com
Cybercriminals involved in the operation created fake online dating profiles and tricked victims into sending money to phony bank accounts. Two men …
Reuters UK
Mali
Al Qaeda affiliate claims Mali army base attack
Reuters UK - Reuters Editorial
DAKAR (Reuters) - A Mali-based al Qaeda affiliate has claimed responsibility for an attack on an army base that killed 23 Malian soldiers last week, its media arm said in a statement on Friday, citing
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Ghana
Ghana, Togo and Benin on high alert over reports of a jihadist threat
yen.com.gh - Michael Hammond
Information available to YEN.com.gh shows that three countries are on high alert following reports of activities of jihadist groups in West Africa. …
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Africa
No luck needed to make dreams come true: three Nigerian success stories
RFI - Anne-Marie Bissada
Dreams do come true – that’s the motto of three Nigerians from different backgrounds who paved their own path in a country of nearly 200 million …
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Ghana
At least 60 dead after head-on crash between two buses in Ghana
iol.co.za
Accra - At least 60 people died in a head-on collision between two passenger buses on a highway in Ghana on Friday, emergency workers said. "It took …
Associated Press
Angola
Angola clinches African Cup place as final qualifiers begin
Associated Press - By GERALD IMRAY
Wilson Eduardo’s decision to switch allegiance from Portugal to Angola paid off instantly when he scored a debut winner to take his adopted country to the African Cup of Nations. Eduardo scrambled home
Ghana
At Least 60 People Killed In Fatal Bus Collision In Ghana
okayafrica.com - Damola Durosomo
A head on collision of two buses early Friday morning in the Bono East region of Ghana has killed at least 60 people, according to the AFP. The fatal …
Earl Burrowes Sr.added this to Energy
Africa
Solar Company PEG Africa Raises $25m In Series C Funding
Forbes - Mfonobong Nsehe, Contributor
PEG Africa Children holding a PEG Africa Solar panel West African pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar company PEG Africa has raised a US$25 million Series C funding round to take its total secured investment to
Noah Gunzingeradded this to Railway News
Africa
Togo railway plan
railwaygazette.com
TOGO: Construction of a 760 km railway from the capital Lomé to Cinkassé on the border with Burkina Faso is included in a national development plan …
Nigeria
Nigerian sisters take on the fight against human trafficking
americamagazine.org - Linus Unah March 22, 2019
When the offer to work as a babysitter in Italy came in 2013, Kpemesi Abu could not ignore the opportunity. Testimonies of young women sending …
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Wilfried Zaha
Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha playing waiting game in Ivory Coast
standard.co.uk - Simon Collings
ES Football newsletter The latest headlines in your inbox The latest headlines in your inbox Update newsletter preferences Wilfried Zaha was still in the …
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Ghana
Watch Ghana Vs. Kenya Football Live Stream: Start Time, Streaming Video For AFCON Match
The Inquisitr - Nathan Francis
Fans who want to watch a live stream of the Ghana vs. Kenya football match will be in luck, with options to catch all the action online if you can’t …
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Mohamed Salah
Liverpool Fan’s Tweet Comparing Mohamed Salah And Raheem Sterling Goes Viral
sportbible.com - Adnan Riaz
Mohamed Salah and Raheem Sterling are both having a strong season for Liverpool and Manchester City respectively. Both teams are locked in a hotly …