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Nigeria’s economic growth stifled by declining FDI - Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has knocked the present administration’s poor leadership and weak governance for Nigeria’s declining Foreign Direct Investment. On his X page cited by PUNCH Online on Friday, Obi stated that...

Kaleta Hydropower Station mirrors China, Guinea energy collaboration
(MENAFN) Reports describe the Kaleta Hydropower Station on the Konkoure River in central Guinea as a symbol of successful energy cooperation between China and Guinea. The station, visible from the Fouta Djallon highlands, now supplies reliable...

The Mirandés Model: How a Tiny Spanish Team are Beating the Transfer Market
Mirandés continue to defy the odds with a transfer policy and model that relies on loan signings and picking the best young managers in Spain to lead the project. Club Deportivo Mirandés have only been a professional football club for the last 13...

Runway on the Yard: Howard Turns the First Day Into a Fashion Show
For some, preparing for the first day of class means picking out book bags, stocking up on notebooks, and planning their class schedules. But for many at Howard University, the first day of class is something much bigger: a runway. Every year on...

Navigating Nigeria’s Maritime Future: Aisha Achimugu’s Push To Reposition The Nation As A Regional Trade Powerhouse
5 In a rapidly shifting global economy where maritime logistics underpin the movement of goods, capital, and commerce, Nigeria stands at a critical intersection of opportunity and potential. Boasting a coastline that stretches over 850 kilometers...
BioMark Diagnostics Establishes African Market Presence Through Strategic Tunisia Healthcare Partnership
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Proof-of-Concept Trial Opens Door to 90+ Million Population Across North Africa and Francophone Markets Article content Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – August 12, 2025) – BioMark Diagnostics Inc. (CSE:...
Krif Ghana strikes new deal with Germany’s DURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG to set up Africa inventory hub in Accra
KRIF Ghana Limited, a leading stationery supplier, has sealed a new agreement with German office equipment manufacturer, DURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG, to establish a central inventory hub in Accra that will serve the entire African...

Stephen F. Austin transfer big man Thierno Sylla commits to Memphis
Memphis adds depth to its frontcourt by signing 6-foot-11 Stephen F. Austin transfer Thierno Sylla. Sylla, originally from Guinea, previously played at UCF before transferring to Stephen F. Austin. Memphis basketball has signed Stephen F. Austin...

Abia State Govt Demolishes Unapproved Buildings in Umuahia Market
The Abia State Government, through the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA), has demolished unauthorized residential buildings at the former Umuahia main market, known as Ogwumabiri, as part of its urban renewal initiative. The structures,...

Guinea Bauxite Concession Revoked: UAE Miner Loses Rights in Unexpected Mineral Crackdown
Guinea revokes UAE bauxite license, deepening state grip over strategic mineral resources. ByCharles Pitts August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 Reading Time: 3 minutes Key Takeaways Guinea bauxite concession revoked from UAE-based EGA, reassigned to new...

Guinea junta takes control of Emirati mining concession
Conakry – The head of Guinea’s junta has revoked an Emirati mining giant’s bauxite concession and placed it under state control, as a number of west Africa’s military governments pressure foreign mining firms over natural resources. Guinea Alumina...

Guinea revokes Emirates Global Aluminium concession, transfers assets to new local firm
EGA, which began operating in Guinea in 2019, has been in a dispute with the West African country's government since October last year when the authorities suspended its bauxite exports and mining operations. Bauxite is the raw material for...

The case for decolonising global south economies
Remittances refer to funds transferred by migrants to their home countrie A book excerpt from Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity for The Global South Most countries in the Global South grapple with the...

Guinea revokes Emirates Global Aluminium’s bauxite mining concession
The Government of Guinea has revoked Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) bauxite concession and transferred the assets to a newly established state-backed enterprise, Nimba Mining. The decision cited non-compliance with Guinean mining code...

Guinea revokes Emirates Global Aluminium concession, transfers assets to local firm
Guinea has revoked the bauxite concession awarded to a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and transferred it to a newly created state-backed firm, citing violations of its mining code, according to a decree announced late on Monday. The...

Guinea iron ore megaproject pollutes waterways & farmland, communities say
Mining activities at Guinea’s Simandou iron ore megaproject are polluting waterways and degrading agricultural land, according to community representatives and advocates who spoke at a recent press briefing. Their concerns were supported by a...

Best gold IRA companies 2025: Clear winners among the sea of options
Nothing in the investment world is a 100% certainty. But amid a palm sweat-inducing market, gold retaining its value is about as close as it gets. As of Aug. 7, 2025, the price of gold is over $3,388 per ounce. That’s an increase of more than 42%...
Memphis basketball adds transfer Thierno Sylla. What Tigers are getting in former UCF player
Memphis basketball has signed Stephen F. Austin transfer big man Thierno Sylla, the school announced Aug. 18. The 6-foot-11, 225-pound senior power forward − who also spent two seasons at UCF − provides an injection of depth at a position of need...

Ukrainian intelligence publishes data on 42 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet, looters of Ukrainian resources
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published on the War & Sanctions portal data on 42 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, a floating storage unit used by Lukoil, and ships involved in stealing...

Namibe: three transport companies will ensure the transportation of fans to the Afrobasket 2025 game venue
According to the director, these operators have established a route for the mobility of residents, which begins in Sacomar and heads to the central area of Praia Amélia (Moçâmedes), to pick up those wishing to watch the matches. In addition to...