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Precious Obazee

Education Stakeholders Decry High Visa Refusal Rate For Africans Applying For Canadian Higher Education

A panel of politicians in Canada has been told that prospective international students from French-speaking African countries are facing higher visa refusal rates than applicants from other countries.

National Universities Commission Approves Two New Specialised Universities In Lagos State

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the take-off of two new specialised universities in Lagos State as approved by the state House of...

Nigerian Senate Passes Bill To Increase Number Of Law School Campuses

The Senate in Nigeria has passed a Bill which seeks to create additional law schools campuses in the country. The passage of the Bill follows...

Tanzania’s Regional Authorities To Reward Education Stakeholders

Dodoma Region in Tanzania has initiated a platform to recognise and award education stakeholders including teachers and pupils and students. The main motive behind the...

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Afreximbank’s $10 Billion Gulf Crisis Response Plan

The African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) unveiled a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme on April 7, 2026, to help African and Caribbean economies manage economic shocks stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. The initiative is aimed at supporting countries, banks and companies grappling with rising costs and...

Egypt’s Non‑Oil Private Sector Contracts Sharply

Egypt’s non‑oil private sector deteriorated sharply in March 2026, with the S&P Global PMI sliding to 48.0, its lowest reading in nearly two years, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline and underscoring persistent headwinds outside the energy sector. Firms cited rising input costs, particularly for fuel and imports,...

Kenya’s Private Sector Shrinks For First Time Since 2025

Kenya’s private sector contracted in March 2026 for the first time since August 2025, with the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropping to 47.7 from 50.4 in February. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in business activity, marking a notable shift in economic momentum. The slowdown...