NECO adds Niger Republic, Guinea to list of foreign schools accredited for SSCE, BECE

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited additional foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).This is contained in a statement by NECO’s Acting Director, …

Nigerian Navy to Host 8th Symposium of Gulf of Guinea Naval Chiefs

The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to host the 8th edition of the Symposium of the Heads of Navies and Coastguards of the Gulf of Guinea, scheduled to take place from Tuesday, November 26, to Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. …

U.S eyes access to Papua New Guinea naval base and airport

The U.S and Papua New Guinea are on track to sign a defense cooperation agreement this month, potentially allowing American troops access to the island nation’s ports and airports, people familiar with the matter said, as Washington and Beijing race for …

Guinea request to replace Tanzania at AFCON after substitute allegedly wore wrong number in qualifier

The Guinea Football Federation (FGF) is claiming Tanzania should be prevented from qualifying for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after an alleged administrative violation in Tuesday’s match between the two sides which saw a Tanzanian substitute …

BPNG Sounds Alarm: Grey Listing Could Cripple Papua New Guinea's Economy

 Papua New Guinea risks being classified as a grey-listed country if it fails to meet recommendations from the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering Secretariat by October next year.Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu emphasized the government’s …

Africa News Tonight: ICC issues warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders, study says big powers ramp up rivalry, Guinea ...

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and for the Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes. A new study by …

Papua New Guinea set to host Climate Change 42nd GCF Board Meeting in 2025

PAPUA New Guinea is set to host a high-level climate change meeting mid next year, being the second in the Pacific to host such an event after Samoa 10 years ago. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board in its last meeting in October (B.40) approved for PNG to …

Equatorial Guinea's ports entrusted to Albayrak Group

Following two years of negotiations and mutual visits between Equatorial Guinea and the Albayrak Group, an important cooperation agreement was signed. The operation of the Malabo and Bata Ports was transferred to the Albayrak Group at a ceremony held in …

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Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

Kátia Bampoky and Clara Garcia are UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. From supporting community health workers to educating children on hygiene and access to clean water, both Kátia and Clara …