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IMF begins implementation of $650bn Special Drawing Rights

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IMF begins implementation of $650bn Special Drawing Rights By Eyo Nsima   The implementation of the $650 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has started. The Managing Director (MD) of the Fund, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva,  who confirmed the development in a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, stated: “The largest allocation of Special […]

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Disabled container ship towed to Rhodes in Greece

China building world’s largest electricity-powered Cruise Ship

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China’s pilot project of building the largest all-electric-drive cruise ship in the world is coming close to reality at the Yichang shipbuilding industrial park, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The all-electrically powered cruise ship named Yangtze Three Gorges 1 is based on a project launched by the Chinese government as a mega initiative for encouraging

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COVID-19: World Bank Group should continue to deliver a bold and decisive response of up to US$160 billion by June 2021

JUST IN: World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program Ends August 23, 2021

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By Eyo Nsima The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa 2022 Fellowship Program, targeting young talented African nationals with Ph.D. will close on August 23, 2021. In a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, the bank, stated: “The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa Fellowship Program targets young talented African nationals who are completing or have recently

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SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’

SERAP sues Buhari, others over ‘missing N106bn in 149 MDAs’

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SERAP sues Buhari, others over ‘missing N106bn in 149 MDAs’   Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that N106bn of public funds are missing from 149 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and to ensure the prosecution of those suspected to be

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Port of Shanghai moves to tackle container shortages

Baltimore Port gets Federal Grant worth $1.6m for Cybersecurity infrastructure

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The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), Monday, disclosed that the Baltimore Port administration has been awarded a federal grant worth $1.6 million for reinforcement of cybersecurity infrastructure at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The funding has been released under the Port Security Grant Program,

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NNPC not behind depreciating value of Naira --- Investigation

NNPC, CMEC, GE Sign Contract for 50MW Maiduguri Emergency Power Project

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A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno State, was taken Tuesday with the execution of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Equipment Procurement contracts for a 50Megawatts (MW) Emergency Power Project in Maiduguri. The project

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No Suspects of Boko Haram financiers released, your allegation spurious – Malami replies Sahara Reporters

International Recoveries Governed by Mutual Legal Treaties not Domestic Laws – Malami

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International recoveries are governed by “Conflict of laws” principles and not local legislation in view of multiple sovereignties involved, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami,SAN has said. The position was made known by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of the Attorney General

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The 3rd ECOWAS Mining & Petroleum Forum happens in Niamey, Republic of Niger, on 1 – 3 December 2021

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The Republic of Niger, Niamey, is the ECOWAS member state hosting the 3rd ECOWAS Mining & Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2021), is now taking place on 1 – 3 December 2021, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Niamey, to allow some high profile government officials to be present. Under the theme “Integrating the Mining

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Top tips from Canon Pros on launching a career in sports photography

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The pros agree that it’s important to charter your own course in sports photography – whether that’s in your training or finding your own niche With the Summer of sport underway, Canon Ambassadors Molly Darlington, Eddie Keogh Martin Bissig and Richard Walch offer advice for aspiring, young sports photographers. Use youth and inexperience to your

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New 11-Country Report reveals African Farmers Missing out on AgriTech Innovations that Could Supercharge the Sector with opportunities for youth

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While there are a wide range of agritech innovations that could propel African farmers to profitability, only 23% of youth engaged in agriculture are using any form of agricultural technology-noting a lack of financing and training, according to a new 11-country survey by Heifer International (www.Heifer.org). The report, “The Future of Africa’s Agriculture: An Assessment

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