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Prof Patrick Utomi says Africa needs education, strategies to be more competitive
Prof Patrick Utomi, the Chairman of the Pan African Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC), has underscored the necessity for Africa to invest in education and strategic planning to boost its compe…
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World Bank claims Ghana makes steady economic progress, but challenges remain
The World Bank in its eighth Ghana Economic Update, says the country has seen ‘steady progress’ in the past year towards economic stabilisation though challenges remain. The report attributed what it…
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Africa must approach IMF bailouts with a good sense- Prof. Patrick Utomi
Prof. Patrick Utomi, Chairman of the Pan African Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC), has urged African nations to approach International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts with prudence. He emphasize…
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Increased reports of AI-Generated child exploitation content online
The amount of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) posted online is increasing, a report published Monday found. The report, by the U.K.-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), highlights o…
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Use the abundant resources to advance Africa’s development- Dlamini-Zuma urges African leaders
Former African Union Commission Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma has urged African leaders to harness the continent’s abundant resources for the benefit of their people. “In Europe, I d…
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Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 US presidential election race
US President Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign due to considerable pressure from fellow Democrats. In a letter posted on social media on Sunday, he explained that it was in the best intere…
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The impact of social media on mental health: Understanding addiction and finding balance
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, but excessive usage can lead to addiction. Social media addiction is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to use social media, resultin…
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Mass IT outage affects companies worldwide; planes grounded, train services disrupted
A mass global outage has taken numerous businesses offline, including banks, airlines, train companies, telecommunications firms, TV and radio broadcasters, and supermarkets. Major US airlines, such …
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23 African countries are scheduled to hold elections this year
The Afrobarometer report highlights that in a year marked by 23 national elections across Africa, the quality and legitimacy of these high-stakes contests will be pivotal. According to the report, 75…
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President Biden faces increased pressure from leading democrats as Covid halts campaign
President Joe Biden faces new scrutiny over his candidacy in the upcoming November election as his campaign events are paused due to a Covid-19 infection. Top Democrats in Congress, Senate Majority L…