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300 Nigerians arrive in Jordan for 2022 pilgrimage

By George Odok, Amman. No Fewer than 300 Nigerians have safely arrived in Amman, the capital of Jordan, for the 2022 pilgrimage in the Holy Land.   The pilgrims arrived in Amman at the early hours of Saturday, Dec. 17,…

December 18, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

AfDB urges open borders to boost trade

By Temitope Ponle, Balaclava (Mauritius).   The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called on African countries to open their borders to encourage the promotion of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).   Mr Lamin Barrow, Director-General, Nigeria Country Department,…

December 12, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

AfDB inaugurates alliance to facilitate development of green infrastructure

By Temitope Ponle, Balaclava (Mauritius).   The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has inaugurated the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA) to speed up the development of green infrastructure on the African continent.   The President of the…

December 9, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Coins bearing portrait of British King Charles to enter circulation

The first coins bearing the official effigy of the British King would appear in circulation in post offices around the United Kingdom (UK) as from Thursday.   The King’s portrait will first appear on a 50p, with the reverse or…

December 8, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

UN announces $10.5m new funding for flood response in Nigeria

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has announced $10.5 million dollars in new funding for the flood response in Nigeria.   Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, disclosed this at a news conference at the UN headquarters…

November 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

British PM Sunak vows to fix mistakes, restore economic stability

Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on Tuesday pledged to “fix the mistakes” made by the Truss government and restore the country’s economic stability.   He, however, warned that there would be “difficult decisions to come”, adding that “right now,…

October 25, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Africa Union decries “repression” of Chad protests

A violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Chad killed at least three people on Thursday, prompting a denunciation of the “repression of demonstrations” by the Africa Union (AU).   “I firmly condemn the repression of demonstrations that led to deaths…

October 20, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Caritas Nigeria calls for withdrawal, review of Water Resources Bill

By Bridget Ikyado, Abuja.   Caritas Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to review the National Water Resources Bill.   The group made the appeal in a statement issued by its Executive Secretary, Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, on Tuesday in…

October 11, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

WTO anticipates sharp slowdown in world trade growth in 2023

By Cecilia Ologunagba, New York.   The World Trade Organisation (WTO) says world trade is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023 as multiple shocks weigh on the global economy.   WTO,…

October 6, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Inter-connectivity; barrier to tourism growth in Africa – Lai Mohammed

By Rotimi Ijikanmi, Arusha.   The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says for Africa to take advantage of tourism and its fastest-growing market, Africa must address the challenge of poor air connectivity.   The minister made the…

October 5, 2022 · by komolafe times ·