Tag: africa
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I didn’t call myself Africa’s richest woman-Oil Magnate, Folorunsho Alakija
Nigerian oil magnate touted as Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija is the founding grand patron of Africa Cinematography Festival (ACF).The leading business icon doesn’t see herself as the richest living African woman despite several acclaim and praise. Hear her: “I didn’t call myself Africa’s richest women, I didn’t say so. But if that is…
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Niger State has capacity to feed Africa – Osinbajo
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo says that Niger has the capacity to produce assorted food crops that will feed the African continent. Osinbajo said this when he declared open a two-day Niger State Economic Submit with the theme “Impact Investment for Advancing Agricultural Economy and Innovation” in Minna. The conference, which attracted economic experts, industrialists…
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Africa’s underdevelopment caused by terrorism – Buhari
…Says African leaders must join forces to stop terrorism within and outside its borders President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday called on African leaders to form a strong united front to defeat terrorism and violent extremism inhibiting development in Africa. He made the call while receiving Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto at the State House, Abuja.…
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Nigeria is the best investment haven in Africa – Osinbajo
…Says anyone serious about investment in Africa must come to Nigeria Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday declared that the best investment destination in the whole of Africa is Nigeria. Osinbajo therefore urged serious investors to look no where else but Nigeria. Osinbajo made this remarks at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja while…
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Why policies suffer setbacks in Africa – Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday identified poor implementation of development policies by African governments as a big impediment to the prosperity of the continent. The former president spoke in Lagos at the public presentation of the book `Making Africa Work`. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the book was co-authored by Obasanjo, Greg Mills, Jeffrey Herbst…
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Osinbajo storms Kebbi, commissions Africa’s largest rice mill
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday commissioned Africa’s largest parboiled rice mill in Argungu, Kebbi State. The over N10 billion state of the art WACOT Rice Mill, which is privately owned, is capable of processing over 120,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice annually. Speaking at the commissioning, Prof. Osinbajo said that the project…
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Performing in the US is not lucrative compared to Africa- Yemi Alade
Afropop singer, Yemi Alade who is currently touring the United States has lamented over the travails of performing in the country. The Johnny singer in her Instagram stories said people do not know that performing in the US doesn’t pay what Africa pays. According to her:” Not everyone knows the US entertainment doesn’t pay up…
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My goal is to build the African music scene- Akon
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam better known as Akon is an American-born Senegalese singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of “Locked Up” featuring Styles P, the first single from his debut album Trouble. The Konvict Muzik boss says his goal right now is to…
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‘Africa seas and oceans possess huge economic opportunities’ – NIMASA DG, Experts
…Says it’s time to harness them At a well-attended event by stakeholders and experts in the maritime sector to commemorate this year’s “Africa Day of Seas and Oceans”, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has disclosed that Africa seas and oceans possess huge economic opportunities that…
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Pay attention to music coming out of Africa- Wizkid
Nigerian pop- star, Wizkid has declared that the rest of the world needs to pay huge attention to music and musicians coming out of Africa. The self-proclaimed Baba nla made this statement in a chat with Ibrahim Darden, an American radio presenter, popularly known as Ebro. The 27-year-old singer said :“Everybody, you should pay attention…