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The Bola Tinubu administration is reintroducing a regional economic model in Nigeria, drawing inspiration from past successful regional development projects, particularly in the Western Region.
Muslim World League to commission cardiac centre in Kaduna
The Muslim World League and Kaduna State Government are set to commission a new cardiac centre in Tudun Wada, Kaduna, aiming to enhance access to specialized cardiovascular services.
A new survey reveals that African Gen Z prioritizes economic development and employment over traditional democratic values when evaluating foreign partnerships, with China and Russia gaining influence over Western powers.
Wine 11.15 is out today as the newest development release for this open-source software enabling Windows games and applications to run on Linux. It brings more KDF algorithms implemented in BCrypt, support for ARM64EC build with the MinGW mode, and more.
Africa: Africa Has Ideas - What It Lacks Is a Fair Hearing from Global Capital
Africa possesses abundant ideas and entrepreneurial energy but struggles to attract global capital due to pervasive perceptions of high risk, leading to inflated borrowing costs for viable projects.
Awesome Go is a meticulously curated list of Go frameworks, libraries, and software, serving as a vital resource for developers navigating the extensive Go ecosystem. It covers a vast array of categories from AI and databases to web frameworks and utilities.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the ideological bond between India and Africa, recalling Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela at an Africa Day event in New Delhi. He said that the relationship between the two regions is based on shared history…
Africa and the Imperatives of Leadership
Africa has a rich history of good leaders who have been empire builders, thinkers, traders, kings, diplomats, and freedom fighters. However, the continent has struggled to create institutions of prosperity and good governance. The issue is not just what history has done t…
Plateau State launches strategic food security plan to strengthen agriculture
Plateau State has launched a Strategic Food Security Plan aimed at bolstering its agricultural sector, improving livelihoods, and enhancing food security across communities.
AerynOS developers have released a new development update and ISO images after a three-month hiatus. The update includes experimental OpenZFS file-system support, continued Wayland integration improvements, and better hardware support.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, commissioned the 10.4-kilometre Edunabon-Tonkere Road, ending decades of neglect and boosting socio-economic activities.
PAP MPs pledged to raise concerns about plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks developments in Parliament. Members of the public raised concerns about transparency, and whether the social value of these forested sites were considered.
The 2026 National Ocean Governance and Development Academic Exchange Conference was held in Beijing on July 28, 2026. The conference, themed 'Building a New Order of Maritime Law and Governance, and Mooting a New Chapter of Global Governance,' brought together experts fro…
Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program have signed an MoU to provide affordable energy across SAPZ sites nationwide. This partnership aims to electrify 25,000 households, 13 health facilities, and over …
Shopee Seller Incentive Conference to Be Held in 2026, Register for Live Stream Now!
Shopee is set to hold its 2026 Seller Incentive Conference on August 6, with registration for the live stream now open. The conference aims to motivate and reward Shopee sellers, with a focus on the platform's growth and development in the region.
Nauru, the smallest island nation in the world, has never had a football team. The country has been trying to develop football, but it has been a challenge. A group of volunteers, led by Charlie Pamray, a former English academy player, are trying to introduce football to …
Nigeria's Federal Government and the African Development Bank are advocating for stronger African control over the continent's mineral resources, proposing a Lagos-Dakar minerals processing corridor to foster value addition and regional cooperation.
SpaceX's Starship Successfully Completes 13th Test Flight, Deploys 20 Real Satellites
SpaceX's Starship successfully completed its 13th test flight, deploying 20 real satellites into orbit. The flight marked a significant milestone for the company, demonstrating the capabilities of its reusable rocket technology.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) announced it has completed over 600 kilometers of roads and several bridges across the Niger Delta in the past three years.
The Punjab government has opened registrations for the Punjab Rising Stars Portal, an online sports talent platform for young players across Punjab. Athletes can use the portal to present their skills, experience, and achievements, and the submitted information will help …
Nine firms, including BlackRock and Coinbase, have launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium to fund Bitcoin security research, pledging a combined $15 million over three years.
Crypto exchange BitMEX will close down in September, according to a Thursday announcement on the company’s website. The exchange said that after “a strategic review of the business and the broader crypto industry, the board of HDR Global Trading Limited, owner and operato…
Cameroon faces the potential cancellation of 265 billion CFA francs (approximately 404 million euros) in development loans, primarily from the African Development Bank, due to stalled projects and low disbursement rates.
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced scheduled power outages in parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Jhelum to facilitate routine maintenance and development work.
The World Bank significantly reduced its project contracts by nearly $5 billion in its 2026 fiscal year, impacting its entire portfolio, with Africa, particularly West Africa, suffering as local companies lose market share.
PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has kicked off the party’s election campaign in Azad Jammu and Kashmir by addressing a public gathering in Muzaffarabad. He outlined the party’s vision for the region and announced development promises aimed at improving infrastructure, health…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a comprehensive package of development and welfare initiatives for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including electric buses, Clinics on Wheels, scholarships, and laptops to improve transport, healthcare, and educational opportuni…
Ivory Coast looks to 'national champion' firms to lead economic development
Ivory Coast is actively promoting "national champion" firms, such as Petro Ivoire and Kaera, to spearhead its economic development and foster small and medium enterprises.
Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on expanding trade, investment, security cooperation, and development partnerships.
Hyderabad-based aerospace and defence manufacturing company Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group (RVAG) has raised $40 Mn in a funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capacity across its facilit…