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Published on Oct 6, 2026

Nigeria’s Rent-Seeking Economy Stifling Wealth Creation — Utomi

Professor of Political Economy and Management, Pat Utomi, has decried Nigeria’s economic structure, saying it rewards rent-seeking, political connections and access to government contracts rather than productivity and genuine wealth creation. Utomi, who …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Sep 30, 2026

IsDB Group Chairman Calls on MDBs to Deliver Joint Adaptation Projects to Turn Policy Reform into Results

Doha, Qatar, 28 September 2026 – H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, called on Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to move from coordination to joint delivery. He highlighted 3 mechanisms, namely country- …

Source: Islamic Development Bank - Gov't Institution
Published on Sep 30, 2026

AIIB reaffirms commitment to close global infrastructure financing gap at Doha meeting

Published on 30/09/2026 - 19:33 GMT+2 Financing the infrastructure of the future is a growing global challenge, as countries work to meet their development goals. The 11th edition of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's (AIIB) annual …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Oct 2, 2026

UPDF lieutenant Mabonga accuses Muhoozi of ordering abductions and torture

Editorial Team/Staff Writers ACCUSER: Lt Mabonga alleged abductions and torture are ordered by Gen Kainerugaba [CREDIT: Lt Mabonga] A UPDF lieutenant has spoken out against ongoing abductions, torture and corruption in an explosive video that has …

Source: Oj-Uganda - Pending
Published on Sep 29, 2026

How colliding crises are shaping Somalia's hunger emergency

Hawo (L) and her daughter Farhiya collect nutritional assistance at a WFP-supported clinic on Mogadishu's outskirts. Somalia has one of the world's biggest child malnutrition crises. Photo: WFP/Sylvie Njobati At the crowded Weidow health centre …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution
Published on Sep 28, 2026

Rights defender remanded after video calling Muhoozi ‘cabbage’

Editorial Team/Staff Writer BEHIND BARS: Ms Opoloje said Gen Kainerugaba is “weak and powerless” [CREDIT: Praise Opoloje] An award-winning human rights defender who made a video insulting army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba was remanded in Luzira prison …

Source: Oj-Uganda - Pending
Published on Sep 28, 2026

China and the US salivate over a slice of huge Ethiopian airport project

The US is pushing its aviation companies and technology at Ethiopia’s $12.5-billion Bishoftu International Airport, whereas Chinese firms dominate the shortlist to build it. The contest is drawing in lenders from the US, China, Europe, the Middle East and …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Sep 22, 2026

Aliko Dangote plans 2028 IPO for fertiliser business targeting world’s biggest status and 40% of Africa’s demand

Dangote disclosed the plan at the Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition in New York, where he outlined an expansion that could significantly increase Africa’s domestic fertiliser production and reduce the continent’s exposure to global supply …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on Sep 24, 2026

US, China Vie for Ethiopia’s $12.5 Billion Airport

Ethiopia’s US$12.5 billion Bishoftu airport is emerging as a major test of US-China commercial competition in Africa, spanning construction, aviation technology and finance. Its scale is attracting companies and lenders from across the world to one of the …

Source: News Central - Neutral
Published on Sep 21, 2026

Dangote sets 2028 IPO for fertiliser business, targets world’s largest status

Dangote Industries Limited President and Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote, has said his fertiliser business will become the world’s largest and is scheduled for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2028. Dangote disclosed this during an interview at …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Why Kenya must decide whether JKIA will remain East Africa’s aviation gateway

The industrial action by aviation workers that disrupted operations across all airports in Kenya was more than an industrial-relations dispute. It exposed a larger question: Can Kenya protect and strengthen its position as East Africa’s aviation, trade and …

Source: Business Daily Africa - Center-left

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 21:41 GMT

East African Development Bank’s Medical Training and Fellowship (METAF) programme final report: Capacity building for ...

The METAF programme aimed to increase levels of awareness of cancer and neurological disorders among the medical officers at district and regional hospitals; increase early referrals and diagnosis of cancer patients and patients with neurological disorders …

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Published on October 4, 2026 - 15:54 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Egypt to lead SADC participation at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening, 3 October 2026, arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt to participate at the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) as the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The AU …

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Published on October 4, 2026 - 12:28 GMT

GWPO appoints two global technical envoys focusing on investment and diplomacy

Global Water Partnership Organisation has appointed two Global Technical Envoys – Dr Alex Money and Kelly Ann Naylor – in part-time strategic advisory roles that will help shape the future of global water investment and diplomacy. Global Technical Envoy – …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa leads SADC participation at African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, 4 Oct

President Cyril Ramaphosa will, as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The AU Mid-Year Coordination will take place on …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Dr Mteto Nyati as Eskom Board Chairperson and shareholder expectations for Eskom 2.0

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announces the appointment of Dr Mteto Nyati to continue serving as Chairperson of the Eskom Board. Dr Nyati’s continued leadership provides continuity as Eskom moves from the immediate work …

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Published on September 22, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Beyond the carbon credit: Who sets the terms for Africa’s carbon markets?

KIGALI, RWANDA, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From project ownership and verification to pricing and benefit-sharing, CMAS 2026 will bring African market leaders and global decision-makers together to examine who creates and captures …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 17:49 GMT

Report spotlights role of services export promotion strategies as catalyst for development

At the launch, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: "Services have been the most dynamic component of world trade over the past two decades. Digitalization is opening opportunities unimaginable a generation ago. Digitally delivered services have …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

African Development Bank Group gets first funds from Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new financing window

An estimated 1.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa will benefit from a new facility, which will unlock more than US$200 million WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Agriculture and Food Security …

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Published on October 11, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

HRH KING DR. RUBEN MAURICE WEST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS PAN-AFRICAN GLOBAL LIFETIME ICON AWARD

International Leaders, Kings, Queens, and Dignitaries Honor American Humanitarian Diplomat for a Lifetime of Global Leadership, Civility, and Service to Africa HARARE , ILLINOIS, ZIMBABWE, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a distinguished …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

Global Fred Award Builds a Contemporary Global Honor System to Honor Today’s Changemakers with Timely Recognition

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, global exchanges are growing increasingly robust. Multilateral cooperation, scientific and technological innovation, cultural connectivity and public governance keep evolving. …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 18:15 GMT

Neuralign and Global Ambassador Mandi Gosling Bring Neurological Readiness™ to Science Summit Alongside UNGA

Canadian women-founded Neuralign highlights how Neurological Readiness™ builds foundations for reading, learning and lifelong confidence. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Dyslexia Awareness Month begins this October …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Priority 1 Air Rescue Names Kolby Gaertner Associate Product Manager, Simulation

New role unifies P1AR’s mission simulators and hoist training towers in the U.S. and Europe, supporting USCG, USAF, NATO and SAR operators. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), the global …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

Announcing "Emergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water Compendium 1 (2026)", Now Available on LiveCarta

New digital compendium brings together water-related emergency management resources, references, and real-world stories. FANWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York Drive Publishing announces that author and emergency …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:36 GMT

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s future LISBON, PORTUGAL, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Portugal …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:23 GMT

JR Wealth Management Founder Jonathane Ricci Publishes Article on What Multigenerational Wealth Durability Requires

A written governance system, deliberate education for heirs, and structure built to withstand taxation, litigation and family disputes. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today announced the …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Kobe-Awaji Island Selected as Location for New MICHELIN Guide

Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy Association signs destination partnership agreement with Michelin ahead of new regional guide edition AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 11:05 GMT

Counselor-Led AI Author Deborah Gray advocates for Human-Centered AI in Counseling and Mental Health

Introduces the GRACE Model to Help Counselors Lead Ethical AI Integration OKLAHOMA, OK, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence moves into therapy-related applications, documentation systems, risk …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:13 GMT

eXp Realty Launches 'MCP First, AI of Choice,' Connecting Agents’ Preferred AI Tools Directly to Their eXp Business Data

Unveiled at eXpcon Salt Lake City 2026, the initiative is the first visible piece of AGNT OS, a ground-up modernization of how eXp runs, targeted for early 2027 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Realty …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Teacher Retention Academy: Leadership Matters More Than Ever in Keeping Teachers

Teacher Retention Academy Founder Dr. Mary Rivers Says Today’s Retention Challenges Require a New Focus on Educational Leadership VICTORVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many factors influence whether teachers stay or leave …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 09:14 GMT

PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 winners revealed

Private banks, wealth managers and individuals recognised for the strategies and propositions shaping global wealth SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The winners of the PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 have been revealed, …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 06:51 GMT

eXp Realty announces plans to launch in Switzerland, as European expansion grows to 11 countries

LONDON, CITY OF LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Realty® has today announced its plans to expand into Switzerland, marking the latest stage of its continued European growth, with international property industry …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Z-Wave Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential

The Business Research Company's Z-Wave Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Z-Wave market has become an important player in the …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Latest Yarn Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends And Forecasts

Latest Yarn Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends And Forecasts LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The yarn market is an essential segment of the textile …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market to Exceed $339 Billion by 2030; Innovative APIs, Lonza Group AG Lead

The Business Research Company's Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market to Exceed $339 Billion by 2030; Innovative APIs, Lonza Group AG Lead LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The active …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Aerospace Robotics Market for 2030: Articulated Robots to Hold 59% of $9 Billion Market at 11% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Aerospace Robotics Market for 2030: Articulated Robots to Hold 59% of $9 Billion Market at 11% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The aerospace robotics …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Web Services Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.6% CAGR, Reaching $660.44 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Web Services Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.6% CAGR, Reaching $660.44 Billion By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The web services sector has witnessed …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Wholesale Electronics Market Forecast To Hit $955.41Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Wholesale Electronics Market Forecast To Hit $955.41Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wholesale electronics sector …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Wide Area Networks Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 5.7% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Wide Area Networks Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 5.7% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The wide area networks (WAN) market has seen …

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