Nigeria’s government has long talked about diversifying its oil-dependent economy but it’s actions have not always matched the bluster.
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Nigeria Fights the Worst Meningitis C Outbreak in 9 Years
Geneva, Switzerland, May 10, 2017/–Thousands of men, women, and children in northern Nigeria have been affected by a meningitis C outbreak, reportedly the largest to hit the country in the past nine years.
Africa Legal Network Welcomes 3 New Francophone Members
Nairobi, Kenya, May 4, 2017/ — Africa Legal Network (ALN) has announced the admission of three new members as part of their strategy to expand into francophone Africa. The new members are based in Algeria, Guinea and Morocco and joined as of 1 May 2017.
President Zuma Welcomes Delegates to WEF on Africa in Durban
Pretoria, South Africa, May 3, 2017/–President Jacob Zuma extends a warm welcome to all delegates to the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa which is scheduled to take place in Durban from 3-5 May.
Regulatory Changes Drive demand for Accounting, Finance Professionals
Figures from the Robert Walters South African Jobs Index, which charts vacancy numbers posted to online platforms, shows there has been growth within the accounting and finance sector year-on-year, more and more businesses now use the cloud accounting.
E-commerce Week: UNCTAD Promotes Investment in Digital Economy
Geneva, Switzerland 26 April 2017 – Two UNCTAD studies show that in order to enable an environment for investment in the digital economy, there is a need for better policy coordination between investment authorities, ministries and the public institutions managing digital development.
Africa Property Skyline Magazine: A New Voice for the African Real Estate Industry
Johannesburg, South Africa, April 26, 2017/ — Giving a much-needed voice to the African real estate sector, the African Property Skyline Magazine – the only publication dedicated to Africa real estate investment and development – will provide the industry with a new platform to explore and create a better understanding of the continent’s true potential.
Stakeholders Take Stock of Progress of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Geneva, Switzerland, April 21 2017, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- With a drastic reduction in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) during the past five years, the World Health Organization (WHO), donors, non-governmental organizations and government representatives of endemic countries are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland to build on the gains that have been made and reaffirm their commitment […]
Gov’t Takes Bishops’ Advice to Build Concrete Roads
Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has hinted that government is taking steps to implement the proposal of charismatic bishops to build asphalt roads across the country with the use of the best asphalt paving services.
Project Maji Commissions 2 Solar Powered Water Kiosks
Project Maji continued its service to Ghana this week in honour of World Water Day by opening two new solar powered water kiosks in rural areas.