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Nigeria: Japan Seeks Pact on Infrastructure Investments

In a bid to deepen financial intermediation and technology supply for infrastructural development in the country, the Japanese government has expressed interest in partnering with the Federal Government to provide.

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Final element now in place to power the Fund’s growth strategy says EAIF Chair, David White

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund appoints Investec Asset Management as fund manager Following a competitive tender process that brought interest from over 30 companies, from across Europe, Africa and North.

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Tanzania: Employees Urged to Undergo Thorough Medical Examination

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) has reminded employers to make sure that their employees go through a thorough pre-placement and periodic occupational medical examination for fitness, as per the requirement.

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Zambia: 2016 Fiscal Deficit Slightly Below 8.1 Percent of GDP

Zambia’s treasury Secretary has recently stated that the budget deficit and economic growth is expected to remain largely unchanged this year as low commodity prices and electricity shortages continue hitting.

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Mauritius Votes National Women’s Council Bill

Mauritius Nation Assembly has recently passed the National Women’s Council Bill which will pave the way for a more modern and appropriate legislative framework to promote women empowerment and gender.

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Ethiopia: Ministry to Distribute Seed to Drought Affected Farmers Areas

The Ministry of Framing and Natural Resource Development said it would provide sufficient seeds support for seed insecure households living in drought hit areas.

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Why U.S. Now Seeks to Approve Sale of Attack Aircraft to Nigeria

The U.S. administration is seeking to approve a sale of as many as 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to Nigeria to aid its battle against the extremist group.

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How Kenya’s Electoral Body Is Preparing for Credible Elections in 2017

Kenya’s election commission rejected on Thursday opposition calls to resign, saying it was reforming the way it handles technology to avoid repeating the failures of the 2013 vote and taking.

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Paul Ryan: ‘I’m just not ready’ to back Donald Trump

House Speaker Paul Ryan has recently said he cannot yet support presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. “I’m just not ready to do that at this point. I’m not.

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Our Most Difficult Times Are Behind Us- President Buhari

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerian’s of his administration’s commitment towards building a secure future for the country. The president made this known in an exclusive interview with African.

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