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Nigeria
Security Agencies Must Track Owners Of Abandoned Money – Hon Tajudeen
Hon Abbass Tajudeen is representing Zaria federal constituency of Kaduna State. In this interview with RUTH CHOJI, the lawmaker spoke on some national issues including the anti-corruption fight and the economy Nigerians received the economic recovery plan presented by Mr. President with mix feelings. What is your take on ...
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Nigeria
Nigeria Needs Broad Reforms To Revive Economy – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that what Nigeria requires to address tremendous shocks holding its economy back is a broad set of policies and reforms. Director, African Department of the fund, Abebe Aemro Selassie, noted that the fund’s engagement and discussions with Nigeria always was distilled to foreign ...
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USA
UN and World Bank sign new partnership to build resilience and sustain peace in conflict areas
Source: World Bank, UN Secretary-General Country: WorldViolent conflict drives 80 percent of humanitarian needs costs, with the UN estimating that $22.1 billion is required in 2017 for humanitarian assistance—a sharp increase from the $9 billion needed just 5 years ago.Washington, D.C. The United Nations (UN) and World Bank today signed a partnership ...
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Costa Rica Panama
Air Panama anunció vuelos directos entre Costa Rica y Bocas del Toro
La frecuencia permitirá que los turistas compren paquetes de tres y cuatro noches, que van desde los 399 dólares y que incluyen el boleto aéreo, las noches en el hotel, desayuno e impuestos.
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Nuova Zelanda
Stories of hardship and frustration inspire big-name drug summit
Arguments for cannabis law reform, and calls for politicians to stop "running scared", are expected at a drug summit in Wellington to be chaired by broadcaster Ali Mau.
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USA Kenya
Business: How many days will it take Zuckerberg to clear Kenya's Sh3.6 trillion public debt?
Zuckerberg has seen his net worth soar as the social network's stock price skyrockets. His real time net worth is US$59.8 billion (approximately Sh6.1 trillion)
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Ghana
Business: Ghana central bank will not finance budget deficit - regulator
Ghanaian lawmakers last year passed a law allowing the central bank to finance the deficit up to five per cent of the previous year's tax revenues, breaching terms of a $918 million (Sh91 billion) aid deal with the International Monetary Fund, which demanded that such funding be eliminated.
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Kenya
Business: One stop border post increases KRA revenue collection
KRA Western Kenya coordinator Kevin Safari said the post, opened in June 2016, had cut transit costs and delays, fueling traders' confidence in the East Africa's busiest corridor.
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Kenya
Business: Malindi tourism revival wraps on Giriama skirt
Kenya's tourism industry is also on a healing journey after a difficult period caused by insecurity, especially at the Coast, and stakeholders are seeking innovative ways to turn around its fortunes.
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Kenya Regno Unito
Business: Telkom Kenya making waves across Africa
The inaugural Companies to Inspire Africa' report by the London Stock Exchange Group identifies businesses across Africa with potential for growth.