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UN to help African countries develop capital markets

The United Nations has said it will help African countries to develop their capital markets to accelerate economic development. The chief of the Innovative Finance and Capital Markets Section at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Sonia Essobmadje…

Ghana winning the war on illegal mining – minister

Authorities in Ghana say they are winning the fight against illegal mining, and the destruction of forests and river bodies.  The deputy minister of land in charge of forestry, Benito Owusu-Bio, said the fight to totally eradicate illegal activities around…

Task team raids drug dealers hideout in Nigeria’s capital

The Enforcement Task team in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has arrested some suspected drug dealers in parts of the city.  The arrest followed the demolition of illegal structures and shanties suspected to be criminal hideouts. Senior Special Assistant on Monitoring, Inspection…

Nigerian Bar Association holds Annual General Conference

Leading Presidential Candidates for Nigeria’s 2023 election addressed key national issues at the 62nd Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference which was held in Lagos on Monday. Discussions at the Conference focused on the rising spate of insecurity, unemployment,…

Africa’s top health forum opens to tackle major challenges

An Africa-wide ministerial meeting addressing health challenges for Africa is currently underway in Togo.  The conference brings together experts to discuss the continent's post-Covid-19 resilience, the state of non-communicable diseases in Africa and other major public health problems. Sankulleh Janko…