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African Union Pushes for Accelerated Continental Free Trade Implementation

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African Union Pushes for Accelerated Continental Free Trade Implementation

The African Union has renewed calls for accelerated implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area as leaders and policymakers met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in early December for a high-level trade and integration review session held at the African Union headquarters. The meeting, convened by the African Union Commission Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, brought together trade ministers, senior customs officials, heads of regional economic communities, and representatives of the…

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Global Climate Negotiations Focus on Adaptation Financing

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Global Climate Negotiations Focus on Adaptation Financing

International climate negotiations have placed renewed emphasis on climate adaptation financing as delegates gathered in Bonn, Germany, in mid-June 2025 for preparatory talks under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The meetings, held at the World Conference Center Bonn, are intended to shape the agenda and negotiating positions ahead of the next Conference of the Parties scheduled for November in Baku, Azerbaijan. Representatives from more than 190 states attended the Bonn sessions, alongside…

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Technology Firms Face Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny Worldwide

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Technology Firms Face Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny Worldwide

Governments across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia have intensified regulatory scrutiny of major technology companies, reflecting a coordinated global shift toward tighter oversight of digital markets, data governance, and artificial intelligence deployment. Recent actions, announced between late November and mid-December, signal a decisive move by regulators to assert stronger control over platforms that dominate digital ecosystems. In Brussels, the European Commission confirmed that enforcement actions under the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services…

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Aviation Regulator Strengthens Safety Oversight Across Airports and Airlines

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Aviation Regulator Strengthens Safety Oversight Across Airports and Airlines

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has introduced enhanced safety oversight measures covering airline operations and airport infrastructure. The regulator stated that the measures align with international aviation standards. Enhanced inspections, data driven risk assessment, and compliance monitoring form part of the new framework. Operators have been advised to address identified gaps within specified timelines. Aviation analysts note that strong regulatory oversight is essential to passenger confidence and international connectivity.

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Lagos State Expands Drainage and Flood Control Infrastructure

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Lagos State Expands Drainage and Flood Control Infrastructure

The Lagos State Government has expanded its drainage construction and rehabilitation programme as part of a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy. The initiative includes desilting of major collectors, construction of new drainage channels, and integration of storm water management into road projects. Officials from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources stated that the programme is guided by flood risk mapping and climate adaptation planning. Priority areas include densely populated districts and commercial corridors vulnerable…

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