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Biden to Withhold, Restrict some Military Aid to Egypt

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Politico.com: The move is a compromise that may disappoint some activists but nonetheless is arguably more human-rights-friendly than in the past. The Biden administration has decided it will hold back some — but not most — of $300 million in conditioned military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns, a U.S. official said late Monday. […]Continue Reading
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VP Osinbajo Charges Bankers to Finance Transformative Projects

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The banking and finance sector has over the years played significant roles in the economy, but emerging challenges require that the sector takes on more transformative projects such as housing and renewable energy, among others, in ways that significantly impact job creation and poverty reduction, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated […]Continue Reading
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NEPZA Boss Calls For Halal Trade/Marketing Center To Enhance Local Producers’

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……..Access to multi-billion-naira trade The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba has called for the establishment of world-class Halal Trade/Marketing Center to enhance local producers’ access to the multi-billion-naira trade. The halal business concept is valued about Continue Reading
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South-South Cooperation: Towards a More Resilient World” by H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, IsDB President

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It has been almost a year and a half since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone around the globe has the same question in mind: “When will the world put an end to this pandemic so that we can resume our normal lives?” While we all look forward to that time, the pandemic has […]Continue Reading
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Sahel Standard Launches Democracy Project

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Sahel Standard Media Group has re-launched its democracy advocacy project named ‘Abuja Policy Lab’. The project to focus on democracy enhancement activities , studies and training will work will democracy promotion organisations locally and internationally. Speaking on the revived Project, the Editor-in-chief of Sahel Standard, Olawale Rasheed noted that the Continue Reading
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Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act: International Republican Institute Hails Gov Fintiri

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International Republican Institute has congratulated Adamawa Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for signing the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act into law. IRI had supported legislators draft the act based on input from citizens on their priority concerns. This helps to make Nigerian governance more citizen-responsive.Continue Reading