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The Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina says work has begun to double the number of fully operational primary health care facilities in Nigeria to over 17, 600 within the next four years. 

Aina: Nigeria targets over 17,600 primary healthcare facilities within next 4 years

Africa’s animation industry continues to record remarkable progress, gradually transforming into a substantial player in the global animation landscape. 

The road ahead for African animation

Data analytics, route optimisation, and GPS tracking technologies will improve operational efficiency and user experience. 

Treepz: Data analytics, route optimization & GPS tracking to improve operational efficiency

The CEO of Emerging Africa Group, Toyin Sanni says sustained interest rate hike has some disruptive impact on businesses especially MSMEs therefore focus should be on alternative action the government can take to curtail rising inflation. 

Sanni: Focus is on rising interest rate, alternative action to curtail inflation

Fitch Ratings expects the outlook for sub-Saharan Africa sovereigns to be neutral in 2025 reflecting a stronger macroeconomic outlook. 

Fitch Ratings expect neutral outlook for SSA sovereigns in 2025

Increased investment in mechanized farming, irrigation systems and climate-resilient seeds are key to boost agric productivity. 

Adeleke: Mechanised farming, irrigation & climate-resilient seeds to boost productivity

The President of FAFEDE, Samuel Mathey believes despite the positive outlook for Cote D’Ivoire next year, the country faces seven critical challenges that need to be addressed near-term.  

Fafede: Corruption, election risks & debt near-term challenges for Cote D’Ivoire

S&P Global Ratings expect rising trade protectionism among major economies to hurt GDP growth in most emerging markets next year though its impact will depend on policy specifics. highlights

S&P: Rising trade protectionism to hurt GDP growth in most emerging markets

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will present the proposed 47.96 trillion-naira budget to the joint session of the National Assembly today following final adjustments to the proposal. 

Nigeria’s President to present 2025 budget proposal to parliament today

In a chat with CNBC Africa she reiterates the role of partnerships and mobilizing the private sector to drive additional financing into the continent.

N’sele: SDRs channeling key to achieve Africa’s development goals

Partner and Director, Tax Reporting and Strategy at PwC Nigeria, Kenneth Erikume says Nigeria's complex tax system that has generated unintended consequences for both taxpayers and government. 

Erikume: Nigeria’s complex tax system generated unintended consequences

Nigeria’s food inflation rate rose 7.08 per cent to 39.93 per cent year-on-year on the back of higher energy and transportation costs as well increases in the prices of staple foods. 

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