Oct 18, 2021 | Commonwealth News
This day is marked by various celebrations, including flag-raising and tree-planting ceremonies, concerts and services. Award ceremonies are also held every year to honour and reward those who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Jamaica and...
Oct 18, 2021 | Commonwealth News
According to Gabe-Oji, chief technology officer for Abuja-based installer Green Energy Spectrum and a renewable energy physicist, to reach the net-zero goal by mid-century, Nigerians already have a base of skilled PV engineers who could work worldwide but they need to...
Oct 15, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Dussehra or Vijaydashmi signals the end of the 10-day long festivities of Durga Puja. It is a day celebrating the victory of good over evil. On this auspicious occasion, the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water.
Oct 15, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Commonwealth Secretariat launches Voluntary Information and Price-Sharing database (VIPSD) to increase equitable access to essential medicines, health supplies and pharmaceutical procurement data. It will be voluntary information for Commonwealth countries and...
Oct 13, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Kenyan farmers are using digital technology to access farming inputs, weather reports and financing. In Africa, according to the experts, agri-tech apps – like DigiFarm and Twiga are increasingly becoming popular and playing a crucial role in supporting...
Oct 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
The Gambia and World Bank to fund Gambia Inclusive and Resilience Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV) with about $40 million. The minister for Agriculture Hon. Amie Fabureh in a virtual statement recognised the importance of the agricultural sector and...
Oct 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Klasha, a San Francisco and Lagos-based international online payments company expands to Ghana. According to Jess Anuna, CEO of Klasha, ‘our solution will simplify the process, removing payment and last-mile delivery barriers.’ The company also has a multi-currency...
Oct 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Nigeria’s Access Bank completes the acquisition of a majority stake of 78.15% in a retail-focused commercial banking institution, African Banking Corporation of Botswana Limited. It is the fourth acquisition by the Nigerian lender in 2021 after Grobank in South...
Oct 12, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissions a Maagrace Garment Industries Limited factory under the One District One-Factory (1D1F) initiative to employ over 500 people in Koforidua-Effiduase. The factory will provide jobs and training to the youth for...
