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July 19, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases “In President Bola Tinubu, We have another Lee Kuan Yew,” Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma stated this on Friday, praising the President’s bold economic reforms, and expressing confidence that his performance would give him a second term in 2027. Uzodimma made the remarks during a state dinner at the Government House, Owerri, to mark the end of the three-day Renewed Hope Ambassadors/Presidential Communications Team National Media inspection of landmar…

The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa hosted, on Friday July 17, 2026, the official launch of the Country Partnership Framework (CPP) 2026-2036 between Benin and the World Bank Group (WBG). The ceremony, which brought together members of the Government, diplomatic representatives as well as development partners, marks a new stage in cooperation between the two parties, with the ambition to support an inclusive and sustainable economic transformation. Designed to support Benin's development prio…

On Friday July 17, 2026, the Government of Benin and the World Bank Group signed, at the Ministerial City in Cotonou, two financing agreements for a total amount of 320 million US dollars. The ceremony took place in the presence of a large government delegation, representatives of the World Bank as well as several technical and financial partners. The first agreement, amounting to 150 million USD, is devoted to the Dogo-Bis hydro-multifunction dam construction project. This strategic infrastruct…

Programme Director,Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau,Deputy Minister, Mr Zuko Godlimpi,Ministers and Deputy Ministers,Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Mzwandile Masina,Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli,Mayor of eThekwini, Councillor Cyril Xaba,Premiers and MECs,Executive Mayors and Councillors,Distinguished International Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, Tonight we gather not only to celebrate excellence, but to celebrat…

President John Dramani Mahama said the Volta Economic Corridor will serve as a central hub for trade and investment in the region. According to the President, the project, being developed under the 24-Hour Economy Policy initiative, will be one of Ghana’s most strategic growth corridors. He spoke at Juapong during a sod-cutting ceremony for a 24-Hour Economy Model Market, as part of his two-day #ResettingGhana tour of the Volta Region. “Our vision for the Volta Region goes beyond individual p…

July 17, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated the commitment of his administration to guarantee the safety of domestic and international investments, declaring that Nigeria, under his leadership, is ready and open for business. This, he said, is further guaranteed by the ongoing optimization of legal, physical, and financial frameworks to protect capital, guarantee returns, and eliminate unnecessary bottlenecks in the system. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja…

The visit of Mr. Camara to Liberia is focused on identifying potential areas of collaboration, particularly in infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, real estate, industrial development, agriculture, tourism, and other key sectors aligned with Liberia’s national development priorities. Mr. Camara’s Groupe Guicopres is one of Guinea’s leading indigenous construction and infrastructure companies, with extensive experience in delivering large-scale projects, including roads, brid…

July 16, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases THE SPEECH WAS DELIVERED BY TAIWO OYEDELE, MINISTER OF FINANCE AND COORDINATING MINISTER OF THE ECONOMY Today, we take a decisive step for the Nigerian people. I welcome you to the unveiling of five Federal Government’s landmark programmes: 1. The Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Additional Financing (NG-CARES AF), 2. The Solutions for Internally Displaced and Host Communities Programme (SOLID), and 3. a 3-in-1: the Hum…

July 15, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace responsibility, uphold unity and place national interest above personal ambition, with a call to prioritise service, sacrifice and purposeful action in advancing the country’s development. The charge was contained in a goodwill message by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to participants at the 2026 National Retreat of the City Boy Movement, themed “Youth, Unity and Action.” The Chief o…

July 15, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment. The President, who received a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House, said the reforms had steadily stabilised the …