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Published on Apr 10, 2025

SAPZ project will reduce food imports, says Akinwumi Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says the implementation of the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZ) in Nigeria will reduce food imports and create jobs. Adesina spoke in Calabar on Thursday during the …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

N’East NASS Caucus Decries Exclusion From FG’s Agro-Industrial Zones

Share …Appeals to President to integrate zone in his plans The North East National Assembly Caucus has expressed deep concern over the exclusion of the region from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s …

Source: New Telegraph - Pending
Published on Apr 10, 2025

North-east lawmakers lament exclusion of zone from multi-billion naira agro-industrial projects

Senators and members of the House of Representatives from the North-east geopolitical zone have condemned the exclusion of their region from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. The lawmakers under the aegis of the National …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

North-east lawmakers protest exclusion from FG’s agro-industrial zones initiative

Lawmakers from the north-east geopolitical zone have expressed outrage over the exclusion of the region from the federal government’s special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZ) initiative. The caucus comprises all senators and members of the house of …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Shettima flags off construction of Cross River SAPZ

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Cross River State. At the flag-off, Shettima called it a key step in Nigeria’s agricultural and economic …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 10, 2025

N’East lawmakers protest exclusion from FG’s Agro-Industrial project

Federal lawmakers from Nigeria’s North East geopolitical zone on Thursday expressed strong disapproval of the region’s exclusion from the federal government’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, describing the development as unjust …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Adesina pedges support for Cross River’s health, agricultural development

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has reaffirmed his commitment to significantly supporting the development of Cross River State, particularly in the health and agriculture sectors. During a state banquet in his honour on …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Northeast National Assembly Caucus Raise Allegation Against President Tinubu Hours After Ndume’s Cry Out

The Northeast caucus of the National Assembly has accused President Bola Tinubu of shortchanging the region in the execution of major projects, political appointments and other decisions by his government. The allegation was made on Thursday by the caucus, …

Source: Naija News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 10, 2025

EU, AFD unveil N70.3bn initiative to combat Lake Chad insecurity

The European Union and Agence Française de Développement have officially launched a N70.37bn (€40 million) initiative to tackle poverty, climate change, agriculture and insecurity among vulnerable populations in Borno State and across Lake Chad Basin host …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 10, 2025

‘Japa’: Youths Need Capital Not ₦10,000 Freebies, Says AfDB’s Adesina

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa’s youth bulge is a demographic asset that has to become an economic asset through rigorous investment in human capital development and financing. The former Nigerian …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Akinwumi Adesina: Young Africans need capital to fund their ideas — not freebies

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says young Africans do not need empowerment schemes but capital to fund their ideas. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, Adesina said Africa’s youth represent …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

NERC Fines 8 Discos Over ₦628 Million For Overbilling Customers

According to a statement on Thursday, NERC sanctioned eight DisCos for failing to comply with monthly energy caps for unmetered customers between July and September 2024. The affected DisCos sanctioned for overbilling unmetered customers include Abuja, Eko …

Source: Naija News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 10, 2025

2025: NOUN to convocate 17,420 students April 12

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will on Saturday April 12, 2025 convocate a total of 17, 420 students during its 14th convocation ceremony in Abuja. This announcement was made by the vice chancellor of the university Prof Olufemi Peters …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending
Published on Apr 5, 2025

Why beef remains expensive

For many families, meat—especially beef—has become unaffordable as prices have skyrocketed over the last two years. The cost of a kilogram of beef and mutton has risen from 1,500 in 2023 to over 7,000 in some markets across the country. Similarly, the …

Source: Daily Trust - Pending
Nigeria’s food and agriculture revolution takes off backed by the African Development Bank

Nigeria began on Tuesday the journey to significantly transform its food and agriculture sector by launching the construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) financed by the African Development Bank and development …

Source: African Development Bank - Gov't Institution
African Development Bank: accolades for transforming the continent confirmed by international recognition

When it was formed in 1964, the African Development Bank’s aim was to become Africa’s bank. Over 60 years later, it has become the continent’s premier multilateral financing institution and the only one in Africa to have been awarded an AAA rating …

Source: African Development Bank - Gov't Institution

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

EY In Collaboration With MDOTM Ltd Present New Report for Asset & Wealth Managers: 'AI: The Value is in Scale'

The Report Includes Key Success Factors for Implementing AI in Asset & Wealth Management NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite its enormous potential, Artificial Intelligence remains in its early stages of …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Transforms Lives of Children From Around the World Through Surgery Weekend

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In their ongoing mission of bettering the lives of children around the world, San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts recently hosted another transformative Surgery …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

WAISL تكشف عن AeroWise: مركز عمليات المطار التنبؤي المتكامل المدعوم بتقنية التوأم الرقمي

MADRID, SPAIN, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- يسرّ شركة WAISL الإعلان عن إطلاق AeroWise، مركز عمليات المطار التنبؤي المتكامل (APOC) المدعوم بتقنية التوأم الرقمي، وذلك خلال مشاركتها في معرض Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) 2025 – الحدث العالمي …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

Azerion Acquires Advanced Contextual to Pair Curation with Contextual Targeting Capabilities

Leading curation house acquires innovative contextual advertising company to provide future-proof, highly efficient advertising performance NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Azerion, the international, publicly …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:16 GMT

WAISL's AeroWise: a Digital Twin-Powered Integrated Airport Predictive Operations Centre

MADRID, SPAIN, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WAISL’s AeroWise is already live at Hyderabad International Airport, showcasing real-world implementation of next-gen airport operations and firmly establishing itself as a leader in digital …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:16 GMT

International Safety Advisory Announces Launch of ProEye DTR®: Setting New Standards in Maritime Safety

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Safety Advisory (INTSA) introduces the ProEye DTR®, an autonomous man overboard (MOB) rescue system designed to enhance response times and improve survival rates in …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:27 GMT

Pro Business Advice Empowers Small and Mid-Sized Businesses with Fractional COO and CMO Services

Pro Business Advice offers tailored fractional COO and CMO services, helping small to mid-sized businesses overcome operational and marketing challenges. SAINT JOHNS, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pro Business Advice …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Winners Announced for the 41st Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards

Winners from five countries were honored at the 41st Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards held April 10 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Intrinseque Health Announces Strategic Investment in Melaka, Malaysia

Intrinseque Health Announces Strategic Investment in Melaka, Malaysia to Expand Operations and Strengthen its Regional Supply Chain Capabilities MELAKA, MALAYSIA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intrinseque Health, a leading global provider of …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Massive Bio reçoit son attestation de certification par la CNIL pour sa mise en conformité au RGPD

Massive Bio certifiée par la CNIL pour le traitement sécurisé des données de santé et l’appariement aux essais cliniques en France. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Massive Bio obtient son attestation de certification …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Stonebwoy to Headline 2025 HoodTalk Music Festival Unity Edition at Independence Square in Accra on May 9

A Global Music and Humanitarian Movement Calling Artists Worldwide to Raise $14 Million for Pediatric Clinics in Ghana—Broadcast to Over 250 Countries ACCRA, GHANA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DreamChild Foundation presents the 2025 …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Accounting Trends in Waste Management: A Data-Driven Look at 50+ Topics

Accounting Trends in Waste Management: A Data-Driven Look at 50+ Topics NY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Financial Strategy and Accounting Expertise Surge Among U.S. Waste Management Companies New research reveals a …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 09:40 GMT

Nigerian Marketing Trailblazer Ayodeji Razaq Honored as Global Winner in Forty Under 40 Global Awards for Marketing 2025

Ayodeji Razaq joins a global league of under-40 Champions, winning for outstanding excellence in marketing at the prestigious Global ceremony in Dubai. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 09:29 GMT

Orchha’s Global Leap: Heritage Meets Modern Tourism

UNESCO and Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Power Madhya Pradesh’s Historic Revival BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ageless town of Orchha is stepping into a bold new era. Thanks to UNESCO’s Historic Urban Landscape ( …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 08:44 GMT

Cyviz and Workplace Vision Announce Strategic Partnership

Cyviz, a global collaboration technology and platform provider, partners with Workplace Vision, a company transforming how global enterprises approach AV. OSLO, NORWAY, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyviz, a global collaboration …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Mineral Detection Technology Publicly Disclosed

Pinpointing Precious Metals, Rare Earths, Oil, Gas & Water BOUGAINVILLE , PAPUA NEW GUINEA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a pioneering company in remote sensing of minerals, has unveiled its groundbreaking utilization …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Droxic, een grote Europese speler, betreedt de Benelux-markt met DynamicWeb-partnerschap

Als ervaren digital agency wordt Droxic partner van DynamicWeb en betreedt de Benelux-markt met een krachtig CMS-, eCommerce- en PIM-aanbod. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Droxic kondigt met trots zijn officiële …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Droxic wird DynamicWeb-Partner und gehört ab sofort zu den größten Partnern in der DACH-Region

Droxic schließt sich als einer der größten Partner dem DynamicWeb-Ökosystem an und stärkt seine Präsenz in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. BERLIN, GERMANY, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Droxic freut sich, seine offizielle …

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