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Rwanda and UAE Company Ink Deal for Printing and Manufacturing
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Rwanda and E7 Group, which is part of ADQ—a sovereign wealth fund located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with expertise in secure printing—have entered into an agreement. This pact aims to facilitate the creation of a production plant within Rwanda’s borders. The framework agreement was signed on May 8 by the Rwanda Development…
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Investors Demand Mentorship to Boost Kenya’s Startup Growth
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Participants in the startup community are urging seasoned business owners to share their accumulated wisdom and expertise with emerging entrepreneurs, aiming to foster the long-term development of the nation’s startups. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicates that almost 500,000 new businesses cease operations within their initial year, largely because of factors…
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Kigali’s Crisis: Over 6,000 Properties Illegally Built in Wetlands and Hazardous Zones
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The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, has expressed concerns over approximately 6,242 parcels of land identified within wetlands and other inappropriate zones for development, highlighting the risk of significant economic loss affecting both real estate holders and the state. ALSO READ: ‘ Preventative audits ‘ might save millions of Rwandan francs lost in public initiatives.…
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Gates Foundation Unveils $200B Pledge by 2045: A Landmark 25th Anniversary Commitment With a Sunset Clause
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To commemorate its 25th year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has declared a historic pledge to allocate $200 billion over the coming two decades, with plans to extend operations until 2045. This landmark promise, which stands as the biggest charitable contribution in contemporary times, was disclosed through an announcement made by Foundation Chairman…
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Lagos Sets 2025 Public Service Exam Dates: Official Confirmation
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The Lagos State Government has verified that the 2025 public service exams will proceed according to schedule, running from May 13 through May 19 at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) located in Magodo. Mr. Oluwadamilola Adebayo Orunsolu, the head of the state Examination Board, stated in an official announcement that all registered…
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Lagos Targets 39 Structures for Demolition: Eviction Notices Issued
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The Lagos State Government has identified at least 39 structures situated within two upscale neighborhoods for teardown due to Right of Way requirements along the Ikota Riverbank in the Eti-OsaLocalGovernmentArea. The Ikota area falls under theMarokoOkunAlfaward,intheLekkisectorofthecity. This follows the issuance of indefinite eviction notices by the state government to those impacted, allowing them time…