Uganda Secures $295m Loan For Infrastructure From Islamic Bank
UGANDA has inked a significant agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Development Bank (IDB), securing a $295 million loan to finance…
Month: April 2024
US Top Pick For Africa, Says US Commerce Secretary
IN an exclusive interview with CNN recently, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasised America’s stance as a preferred partner for African nations,…
UK Sanctions Ugandan Parliament Speaker For Corruption
IN a significant move targeting corruption in Uganda, Britain has sanctioned Anita Among, the speaker of the Ugandan parliament, along with two…
Lagos, India To Boost Trade Partnership
THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry have signed an agreement to boost trade…
Senate Adjourns Plenary Until May 7
THE Senate has adjourned plenary until May 7 to allow for further refurbishment of its chamber. The Senate had resumed…
NDSG Mobilises 37,000 Nigerians To Commemorate 25 Years Unbroken Democracy, President Tinubu to lead a walk in Abuja
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is expected to lead a walk to commemorate 25 years of Nigeria’s unbroken democracy. The National Democracy…
Iran Says Ready To Promote Friendly Ties With African States
IRANIAN Defence Minister Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani has expressed Tehran’s readiness to enhance friendly relations with African states, especially the “independent…
Reps Urge NERC To Suspend Hike In Electricity Tariff
THE House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the new tariff.…
Vertiv and TechAccess Drive Digital Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa
A collaboration between Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and South Africa-based IT services and…
Iraq Exports Over 106m Barrels Of Crude Oil In March
IRAQ exported about 106.11 million barrels of crude oil in March, the country’s Oil Ministry said. About 104.68 million barrels…