Tag: #AfricaRising
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AFRICA SHINES AT G20 SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG, SIGNALING RISING GLOBAL INFLUENCE—NUSA PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT
Mr Smart Nwobi, President General of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), hailed the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg as a historic milestone that marked Africa’s readiness to lead in global economic governance. He praised President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for hosting the first-ever G20 on African soil, calling the event a testament to…
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AFRICA LOSES $75 BILLION ANNUALLY TO BIASED CREDIT RATINGS—EXPERTS SOUND ALARM AT DAKAR CONFERENCE
Experts at a major two-day conference in Dakar, Senegal, have issued a stark warning that Africa is losing approximately $75 billion every year due to biased credit ratings imposed by foreign agencies. Organized by AfriCatalyst, SAIIA, UNDP, and AUDA-NEPAD, the event gathered top policymakers, economists, and financial experts focusing on how Africa can amplify its…
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NIGERIA GEARS UP TO HOST 2026 WORLD PUBLIC RELATIONS FORUM IN ABUJA WITH STRONG NATIONAL BACKING
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially inaugurated a 22-member National Planning Committee (NPC) to spearhead the organisation of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), set for Abuja. This prestigious global gathering will attract PR professionals from over 126 countries, marking a historic moment for Nigeria as it hosts the world’s biggest…
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NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS FORMS NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR 2026 WORLD PR FORUM IN ABUJA
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has launched a 22-member National Planning Committee (NPC) to organize the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) scheduled to take place in Abuja. The global event, hosted in partnership with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, will draw PR professionals from over 126 countries. Chairman…
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TINUBU URGES UN REFORMS TO REFLECT NEW GLOBAL REALITIES
Nigeria calls for a stronger, more relevant UN to address today’s challenges. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stressed the urgent need to reform UN policies to keep pace with global changes. Highlighting the UN’s failures in addressing ongoing crises and slow progress on Security Council reform…
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NIGERIA URGES URGENT DEBT RELIEF TO BOOST PEACE AND PROSPERITY
Debt relief is a pathway to growth, not charity, says Nigeria at UNGA. President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the UN General Assembly and represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, called for urgent action on debt relief as crucial for peace and prosperity, urging the creation of a global mechanism to manage sovereign debt fairly. He highlighted…
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UN, AU & EU REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Powerful trio unites to tackle conflicts, climate, and investment for a thriving Africa. Global leaders at the UN General Assembly pledged stronger collaboration to end African conflicts, support stability, and address debt and climate challenges. They highlighted crises in Sudan, Sahel, Libya, DRC, and Somalia while backing Africa-led solutions aligned with Agenda 2063 and the…
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GLOBAL SCHOOL MEALS REACH 466 MILLION CHILDREN, BOOSTING EDUCATION AND JOBS
School meal programs grow by 80 million kids since 2020, unlocking health, learning, and economic benefits worldwide. The World Food Programme reports 466 million children now receive nutritious school meals—a 20% increase fueled by rising government investments. Beyond hunger relief, school meals enhance attendance, cognitive function, and education quality, while creating millions of jobs in…
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TINUBU JOINS GLOBAL LEADERS FOR BIG TALKS AT TICAD9 IN JAPAN
From Lagos to Yokohama, President Bola Tinubu brought Nigeria’s flair to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development — rubbing shoulders with world heavyweights and shaping Africa’s future in style.In a snapshot from August 20, 2025, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (second from left) stood tall alongside global leaders at TICAD9, the premier forum dedicated…
