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Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
Source: Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) |

The Jubile Year of Hope: A Light for A New Nigeria

A Communiqué issued at the end of the First Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the CSN Resource Centre, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Durumi

PREAMBLE We, the Catholic Bishops’ of Nigeria, held our First Plenary Meeting for the year at the CSN Resource Centre, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja, from 8-14 March 2025. Having prayerfully deliberated on issues affecting the Church and the Nigerian State, we issue this Communiqué: THE JUBILEE YEAR OF…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, appoints new Chief of Staff and Deputy

Amb. Moussa Mohamed Omar as the new Deputy Chief of Staff in the Cabinet of the Chairperson

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed H.E. Mohamed El-Amine Souef as the new Chief of Staff and Amb. Moussa Mohamed Omar as the new Deputy Chief of Staff in the Cabinet of the Chairperson. Mohamed El-Amine Souef succeeds H.E. Prof. Mohamed El Hacen…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Visits Niger to Strengthen Cooperation in Mining, Water Management and Cancer Care

The IAEA will provide technical support to establish a national water quality laboratory, modernize seven existing water laboratories and strengthen national capacity through training

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has been to Niger this week for high-level meetings with Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine and other senior officials to enhance support for the country through the peaceful uses of nuclear technology for mining, water management and cancer care. During…

World Health Organization - Uganda

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Source: World Health Organization - Uganda |

Maria Goretti Kemirembe: A Clinical officer making a difference in Uganda’s public health landscape

The World Health Organization has been a key partner, collaborating with health workers like Maria to strengthen Uganda’s emergency response and surveillance capacities

In Uganda’s ongoing fight against mpox and Ebola outbreaks, a few names have stood out for their exceptional dedication and resilience. Kemirembe Maria Goretti is one such individual. For 10 years, Maria has been a driving force in Uganda’s public health landscape, committed to empowering communities with the knowledge and…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

DIG Shatrujeet Singh calls on Minister Radegonde during his tour of the Indian Ocean Region

Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in the field of Maritime Security

On Thursday 13 March 2025, DIG Shatrujeet Singh, Commanding Officer of the Indian Coast Guard Ship, Saksham paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, as part of his tour to countries in the Indian Ocean. Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in…

Merck Foundation

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension
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    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (2) (FR)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (3) (PT)
    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Songs Awards 2025 (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners of ‘More than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2023

Merck Foundation Song Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Desert to Power: The African Development Bank Group, Eritrea sign agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

To build local capacity and ensure project sustainability, 25 local companies will be trained and equipped with tools and machinery

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the Desert to Power Eritrea 12MW Mini Grid Project. Eritrea’s Minister of Finance and National Development, who is also the Bank Group Governor for the country, Dr. Ghiorghish Teklemichae, signed on…

African Energy Chamber

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Tima Networks to Create $100M Fund with African Energy Chamber (AEC)

MoUs were signed with Tima Networks and Yunan County Chuangxing Industrial Investment Group

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – signed two Memoranda of Understanding at the Invest in African Energies Forum in Shanghai on Thursday. The deals support China-Africa energy ties by facilitating partnerships and technology exchange between Chinese and African companies.   The…

African Energy Chamber

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China-Africa Business Ties a Key Focus at Invest in African Energies Shanghai Forum

The African Energy Chamber and Shanghai Development Research Foundation convened Chinese companies at a forum in Shanghai to discuss opportunities for collaboration

China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Africa's drive for enhanced energy access and industrialization, according to speakers at the Invest in African Energies Shanghai Forum. Leveraging China's expertise in technology-driven oil, gas and energy development, African firms can tap into a valuable partnership and greater investment by Chinese firms…

Access Bank PLC

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    • Afreximbank receiving the Champion of Intra Africa Trade Award
    • African Development Bank Receiving the Industrialisation and Economic Transformation Award
    • Ahmed Attout Director Financial Sector Development Department AfDB
    • Andrew Wilson Bahamian Ambassador to Ghana
    • First Panel Discussion
    • Kanayo Awani Executive Vice President Africa Export Import Bank Afreximbank
    • Nathalie Louat Global Director IFC
    • L-R: Seyi Kumapayi, Executive Director, African Subsidiaries, Access Bank PLC; Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank); Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc; Iyabo Soji-Okusanya, Executive Director, Commercial and Investment Banking Division, Access Bank PLC; Nathalie Louat, Global Director, IFC/World Bank Group, and Dr. Marc Auboin, Counsellor, Economic Research and Statistics, World Trade Organisation (WTO), at the inaugural Africa Trade Conference organised by Access Bank in Cape Town, South Africa...recently
    • Roosevelt Ogbonna CEO Access Bank Plc
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    • Seyi Kumapayi Executive Director of African Subsidiaries Access Bank
    • Tanya Dos Santos Ford Faculty Lead Climate Leadership and Sustainability GIBS Business School
    • Dr. Marc Auboin Counsellor Economic Research and Statistics World Trade Organization WTO
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Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference Ignites New Era of Intra-Africa Commerce

The prestigious African Icon Award was presented to IHS Group, Dangote Industries Limited, and MTN Group Limited for their significant contributions to Africa’s economic progress

Access Bank PLC (www.AccessBankPLC.com) successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to drive solutions for accelerating intra-African trade and unlocking the continent’s economic potential. The conference tackled critical challenges, including limited access to capital, market information gaps,…

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