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By Abdul Rahman Suagibu – NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS, Freetown, Sierra Leone- NIGERIA, African Development Bank’s investments in West Africa are remarkably showing good dividends. As disclosed. The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – Jean Claude Kassi Brou, announced in Abuja, at the bloc’s Fifty-Sixth Ordinary Session, attended by regional heads of state and governments that; the Bank had provided “invaluable technical and...

By Abdul Rahman Suagibu – NEW AFRICA DAILY  NEWS, Freetown Sierra Leone- United States-based manufacturer of solar panel, lighting and batteries - Triton Solar has disclosed that, it would be spending $300 million or more in Nigeria. It’s recorded that, the Company’s Managing Partner, Global Head of Business – Bhagi Sandilya stated on the on the main item of his visit with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development Inc...

By Abdul Rahman Suagibu – NEW AFRICA DAILY  NEWS, Freetown, Sierra Leone- Eight West African countries have yielded assent to replace the name of their common currency to the ECO officially scissoring ties with the CFA Franc. The CFA Franc, linked to erewhile colonial ruler France has always been condemned for its representation of neo-colonialism. From 1945, the CFA Franc has been the currency been utilized by French colonies, and the usage of the currency continued...

By Abdul Rahman Suagibu – NEW AFRICA DAILY  NEWS, Freetown, Sierra Leone- Applications for the ONE Africa Award are now open. The clarion call for applications will juggle a pattern continuously from 21 November 2019 and close on 31 January 2020. Africa-led, Africa-driven organizations have the opportunity to submit their applications for consideration for the Award. The Award honors outstanding contributions by African based organizations leading the fight against...