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SG Ghana rewards 40 customers

Societe Generale Ghana has held the first mini draw of its Deposit and Drive campaign, rewarding 40 lucky customers with exciting prizes, including smart televisions, air fryers, microwaves, blenders, and mobile phones. The event, held on Monday, April 14, …

Nigeria Launches Africa’s Foremost Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training Institute

Nigeria has secured $5.5 billion in private sector investment to support 22 new large-scale health sector manufacturing projects under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As the country welcomes this influx of investment, focus has intensified …

Expert urges regulation of Nigeria's crypto industry to combat scams

‍Worried over the level of fake investment platforms such as Ponzi schemes damaging public trust and making crypto seem like a scam to many Nigerians, a Crypto Trader and Analyst, Samuel Olaoyenikan, has called on the managers of Nigeria’s economy to …

NALDA Floats Poultry Initiative to Boost Economic Empowerment for Nigerians

James Emejo in Abuja The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive, National Agricultural Lands Development Authority (NALDA), Mr. Cornelius Adebayo, has unveiled a revolving poultry initiative aimed at empowering Nigerians. Speaking at the Renewed Hope …

Ghana’s Central Bank to Regulate Crypto by September 2025

South Sudan Opposition MP Accuses Government of Plotting Genocide

A South Sudanese opposition lawmaker has accused President Salva Kiir’s government of orchestrating a “genocide” against the Nuer ethnic group by classifying their regions as “hostile.” The claim, made on Sunday, comes amid escalating tensions following …

World Bank report sparks NACCIMA’s call for urgent action to tackle poverty crisis in Nigeria 

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action to combat the escalating poverty crisis in Nigeria. This appeal follows the World Bank’s …

NDIC begins payment to Heritage Bank depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has started payment of N46.6 billion in liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. This is contained in statement on Sunday by Hawwau Gambo, Acting Head, Communication and Public …

NACCIMA: How Nigeria can prevent World Bank’s poverty growth forecast

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has urged the federal government to target economic stimulus packages, increase investment in agriculture, and foster a predictable tax environment to tackle the …

HERITAGE Bank: NDIC begins payment of ₦46.6bn liquidation dividends to depositors above insured limit

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has commenced payment of ₦46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors with funds above the insured limit. A statement signed by the Acting Head of Communication & Public …

No ban, no drama: Sihlobo clears the air on Tanzanian bananas

South Africa never restricted banana imports from Tanzania, despite recent claims made by Tanzanian agriculture minister Hussein Bashe, according to leading agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo. Bashe, politician from the Nzega district, ignited a brief …

Ex-Banker Advocates Inclusion Of Support Staff In Bank’s Dividends Sharing Formula

BENIN – An ex-contract staff of an old generation bank, Osarugue Flora Aiworo has advocated the inclusion of support staffers in the sharing formula of dividends between shareholders and management to enable all stàkeholders to benefit from bank’s annual …

Ghanaian Cedi Shows Promising Strength Against US Dollar Und...

The Ghanaian cedi is showing signs of remarkable strength against the US dollar, sparking optimism about the country's economic trajectory. Supported by robust central bank policies and improved interbank liquidity, analysts are predicting continued …

#NowhereCool shows Why Building Self-Sufficient Cities is now Urgent Business in Ghana

In Accra, the price of a kilo of tomatoes is up nearly 40% compared to last year. Inflation may be easing, but at 22.4% in March 2025, everyday costs still bite hard. Friends in London tell a similar story: although the UK’s official inflation rate has …

Ghanaian MP moderates World Bank Group’s Global Young Members of Parliament Session at 2025 Spring Meeting in Washington ...

Kofi Arko Nokoe, Member of Parliament for Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Constituency and a rising voice in youth-driven governance across Africa, played a pivotal role at the Global Young MP Initiative 2025 held in Washington DC during the Spring Meetings of the …

Ghana to launch cryptocurrency regulation by September

Ghana is set to begin regulating cryptocurrency platforms and digital asset providers by the end of September 2025, according to Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama. The move comes on the heels of the recent passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act …

Pressure Mounts On President Tinubu As Rural Violence Claims Hundreds Of Lives In Northern Nigeria

A surge in rural violence has claimed hundreds of lives in northern Nigeria, putting pressure on President Bola Tinubu. According to a Financial Times report, the recent attacks, suspected to be carried out by animal herders, have killed over 150 people …

Weekly Market Wrap: All-Share Index rebounds strongly, gains 1.46% as consumer goods, insurance, and banking sectors ...

The Nigerian All-Share Index concluded the week ended April 25, 2025, on a positive note, surging by 1,518.80 points to reach 105,752.61, as it approaches the N106,000 threshold, driven by rallies in the consumer goods, insurance, and banking sectors. This …

How Access Bank staff secretly filmed naked female colleagues in office

Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, a former Quality Assurance Specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos, has been accused of secretly recording his colleagues while they used the restrooms. Sources told FIJ that Ejezie was caught in the female …

TrueComp Appoints New CEO and CRO to Lead Company’s Next Growth Phase

Executive hires underscore company’s momentum and commitment to smarter government workforce solutions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for …

Ellen Glickman Backs Bold Proposal to Make America Healthier, One Choice at a Time

Exercise Scientist and Health Advocate Says It’s Time to Rethink How SNAP Dollars Are Spent KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation debates Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal …

ACLJ Asks Secretary of Defense Hegseth to End Abortion Propaganda That Calls Pro-Lifers 'Terrorists' in Army Training

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) has just sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth respectfully urging him to take action after their recent discovery …

Policy Pathways Accepting 2025 Summer Academy in Public Policy Applications

Policy Pathways and the VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host this year's cohort for their public policy career preparatory programs. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youth advocacy is …

Civicom’s Quillit ai® Selects Anthropic’s Claude As Its LLM Provider For Enhanced Qualitative Research Insights

Civicom Research Services chooses Anthropic AI’s Claude as the LLM Provider for the backbone of its AI-powered report-generating tool, Quillit ai®. GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civicom, a trusted global …

White Collar Support Group Launches New Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives

The 9+ year-old group is taking the lead in pardon and expungement reform, right to banking for felons, and a Yale University research study on second chances. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of April 28, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations   On Tuesday, April 29, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, Office of …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of April 28, 2025

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Rony Jabour, a Leading Voice in Workplace Safety, to Speak at NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver

Rony Jabour set to inspire the future of workplace safety at the NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In September 2025, the stage of the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress …

America’s Service Commissions Statement on the Termination of AmeriCorps Grants

Nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants were unexpectedly terminated, shuttering more than 1,000 programs and ending the service of 30,000 AmeriCorps members. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s Service …

BLUJOURNAL alcanza las 10,000 visitas y amplía su aplicación de noticias para apoyar a la comunidad latina en EE. UU.

¡BLUJOURNAL supera las 10,000 visitas! 📲 La expansión de su app de noticias empodera a los latinos en EE. UU. 🇺🇸 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUJOURNAL, una plataforma digital de noticias en español de rápido …

Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Present The Thrive In 2025 Event to Help People Reclaim Purpose & Rewrite Their Future

This powerful 3-day Thrive In 2025 Event is designed to help you rediscover your voice, unlock your potential, and create a life on your terms—starting now. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Robbins and Dean …

Career Fair - Haven Treatment Center - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center invites job seekers to its Career Fair, taking place Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees will have the …

Raising Orchid Kids Condemns Secretary Kennedy's Harmful Comments on Autistic Kids, Adults and Families

D.C. area coaches dedicated to supporting families of neurodivergent children speak out against RFK's inaccurate, misleading and harmful comments about autism. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raising …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup on Budget Legislation for April 30

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider budget legislation to advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …