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Mayor Lowe Faces Scrutiny Over D1.29 Million LED Lights Deal in Breach of Procurement Laws
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 15, 2025
By Yankuba Jallow The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday, 14 July 2025, subjected Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe and former Banjul City Council (BCC) Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Batchilly to intense scrutiny over the controversial...
World Bank: Nigeria Stuck in Lower Middle Income Economy Below Libya, Gabon
This Day
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July 7, 2025
*Stresses country not ranked among heavily indebted poor countries Dike Onwuamaeze For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below...
Gambia Takes the Spotlight in Global Tourism by Promoting Destination Gambia at Experience Africa 2025
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) is actively putting Destination Gambia on the global map by attending the three-day Experience Africa 2025 trade event. Taking place at Bishopsgate, London, from June 23rd to June 25th, the...
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Nigeria Blue Economy Policy: The 1.5 trillion Plus GDP opportunity
TechEconomy
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July 5, 2025
Advertisements Advocacy for the green economy was seen as discriminatory and condescending, the rich countries telling the poor South how to manage their affairs for the benefit of humankind. It was considered a call for sacrifice by the poor...
GAMBIA-CHINA FORGE TRADE COOPERATION AT 4TH CHINA-GAMBIA EXPO
GRTS
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In a vibrant show of hospitality and national pride, The Gambian Ambassador to China, His Excellency Masanneh Kinteh, hosted an Eid gathering that brought together members of the diplomatic corps alongside Gambian students and nationals living in...
Ba Tambadou and the UDP: How One Man Silenced a Party Built on Outrage
The Fatu Network
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July 15, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Seringe S.T. Touray Editor-in-Chief, The Fatu Network In a country where political hypocrisy is increasingly becoming the norm, the United Democratic Party (UDP) now finds itself entangled in a silence that says far...
Business Support Organizations Launch ‘Gambia Good Market’ Initiative
The Voice Gambia
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June 30, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh Two business support organisations have recently launched the ‘Gambia Good Market’ (GGM), an initiative designed to boost local market access and strengthen partnerships for businesses in the tourism and creative industries. The...
Nigeria blue economy policy: The $1.5t plus GDP opportunity, by Soji Adeleye
Eagle Online
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July 5, 2025
Advocacy for the green economy was seen as discriminatory and condescending – the rich countries telling the poor South how to manage their affairs for the benefit of human kind. It was considered a call for sacrifice by the poor countries to...
Digital currency regulation in Africa: Learning from Nigeria’s Crypto Securities Act
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
Dr David King Boison and Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Opinion Jul - 05 - 2025 , 09:57 5 minutes read Over the past five years, cryptocurrency has evolved from a speculative fringe into a $3.32 trillion pillar of global finance—over tenfold its...
Banjul Mayor Admits to ‘Unlawful’ Media Contracting
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 30, 2025
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has admitted that her office did not follow any formal procurement procedures in contracting media services for city events, telling the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that her team operated outside...
World Bank Liberia Country Manager Remarks at LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
[Georgia Wallen] Liberia Takes the Lead: 1st Country in Africa to deliver certified Professional Public Sector Accountants Remarks First LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony: World Bank Country Manager, Georgia Wallen July 4, 2025 Honorable...
Gambia, Mauritania strengthen ties in key sectors
The Point
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The high-level meeting, held under the directives of Presidents Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and Adama Barrow, marked a new chapter in bilateral relations, with both sides committing to expanded partnerships across diplomacy, trade, security,...
Ecobank Gambia Marks World MSME Day with Major Initiatives and a Call for Inclusive Finance
The Point
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Alhagie Bai Ceesay, Head of Commercial Banking, delivered a detailed presentation on the Ecobank Smart Business Pack a bundled solution tailored for early-stage businesses. The pack offers a Business Account, access to OmniLite, Trade Hub, Ecobank...
AB Beautiful Blinds: A Standard of Professionalism in The Gambia’s Design Sector, Led by Founder Saihou Balajo
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Editorial In a country where distinguishing skilled professionals from self-taught workers can be a gamble, AB Beautiful Blinds stands out as a trusted name in The Gambia’s interior design and window...
Crabs in a bucket A call for spiritual and national renewal among Gambians
The Standard Gambia
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Mam Njie (retired permanent secretary) There is a phrase Gambians use often — half-joking, half in despair: “Gambians don’t support their own.” Whether in the village or in Banjul, in politics or the office, among...
NIB Executive Director Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy Elected President of ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation Network
Sierraloaded
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July 4, 2025
The National Investment Board (NIB) of Sierra Leone has announced a landmark achievement as its Executive Director, Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, has been elected President of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) Network for the 2025–2026 term....
Rental Law Fails to Protect Gambian Tenants From Exploitative Practices
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Nelson Manneh In The Gambia, the relationship between tenants and property owners is regulated by law. The Rent Act was amended in 2024 to improve on the provisions of the law, which was passed in 1996 as Decree number 67. The law provides for...
BCC Land Deals Under Scrutiny As Two Businessmen Testify at The Commission
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By Fatou Krubally The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Thursday heard testimonies from two key businessmen involved in controversial land transactions with Banjul City Council (BCC), both admitting a lack of formal ownership despite...
MB Vision Signs Two Promising Artists to Elevate Gambian Music Industry
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu In a move to promote competent and committed talents in the Gambian entertainment scene, MB Vision on Friday, 27th June 2025, signed contracts with two up-and-coming Gambian artists to support their music careers through...