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Nigeria: CBN Moves to Restore Investor Confidence, Begins Clearance of FX Forward Backlogs
[This Day] Abuja, Lagos -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has started clearing backlogs of foreign exchange (FX) forward contract through some banks as part of efforts to rebuild confidence in the Nigerian economy.
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Oakwood University [Huntsville] (1896- )
Oakwood College is a private, four-year coeducational historically black liberal arts university located in Huntsville, Alabama; the small urban campus is five minutes from downtown. Sitting on 1,185 acres, Oakwood University is one of the historical landmarks of Huntsville.  It is the only
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Rejected for being gay, Alain LeRoy Rocke became the Father of the Harlem Renaissance
Alain LeRoy Locke was a longtime Howard University professor, art critic, writer and
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This Chicago Teen Earned A Master’s Degree in Environmental Science at 14
Obtaining a master’s degree is a big accomplishment and it can sometimes require years of experience in addition to smarts to get into a reputable graduate school
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Congress Could Make Juneteenth A National Holiday – Free Press of Jacksonville
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who has been leading the GOP’s efforts on police reform in the wake of mass Black Lives Matter protests, said over the weekend that he was “open” to the idea of designating Juneteenth as a federal
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Why might UAE university applications spike in the wake of global pandemic?
Affected will be local higher education institutions, like Khalifa University of Science Technology in Abu Dhabi, which was recently ranked amongst the best 250 centres globally, in the respected QS World University Rankings
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Aretha Franklin’s Sons Awarded Her Properties After Will Was Found In Couch - Atlanta Tribune
Photo: Getty Images Four properties owned by Aretha Franklin at the time of her death have been awarded to her four sons after a will she wrote in 2014 was found in her couch cushions. According to Fox News, a jury determined Frankin's 2014 will superseded a 2010 handwritten will that was found in
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Lauren London Credits Nipsey Hussle For Son's Interest In Finance
Lauren London is crediting her late ex Nipsey Hussle for helping to spark her eldest son's interest in financial management.
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Liberated Living: Home Decor Inspired By Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour
In the spirit of liberated living (and in honor of the film’s December 1st debut!), I invited The Soulhaus’ community of designers, tastemakers, and creatives to contribute home furniture, decor, and accessories that encapsulate the essence of Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour. From lamps to
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Policeman rumoured to be in relationship with murder accused Leoda Bradshaw transferred
The Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake a short while ago confirmed that a policeman rumoured to be romantically involved with murder accused Leoda Bradshaw has been removed from duty at a St Catherine lock-up. Dr Blake was speaking at his first...
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Chakwera blames previous govts for underdevelopment in Northern Region: “I’ll ensure equal distribution of public resources.” - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has blamed previous administrations for denying people of the Northern Region equal access to public resources, which saw the region lagging behind in infrastructure development. Chakwera made the remarks at Jenda Trading Centre in Mzimba on his way to
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Uganda: Lecturers Announce Strike Over Pay
Speaking on behalf of the forum for academic staff in public universities, the chairperson of Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), Mr Deus Kamunyu, told journalists in Kampala yesterday that they have resolved to call for a nationwide strike protesting the unfair distribution of
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Guerre en Ukraine : Kiev tente d’ouvrir un nouveau front le long du Dniepr - Haiti24
Des soldats ukrainiens le long du Dniepr, près de Kherson (Ukraine), le 14 octobre 2023. ALEX BABENKO / AP Mais que font les Ukrainiens le long du Dniepr ? La question taraude les militaires et les analystes occidentaux. Alors que les positions entre les belligérants se figent tout au long de la
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Quarantined Teens Participate In A First Ever Virtual NAACP ACTSO Competition
All nine hopeful students won gold medals, positioning themselves to advance to the Virtual 42nd Annual NAACP ACTSO National Competition in July
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Terrorisme : le Mali ouvre une enquête sur des chefs d'Al-Qaïda et des séparatistes touareg - Haiti24
La justice malienne a annoncé, mardi, l'ouverture d'une enquête contre des leaders terroristes et d'autres membres signataires de l'accord" de paix de 2015 à Bamako pour des "actes de terrorisme, financement du terrorisme et détention illégale d'armes de
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2 Black-Owned Businesses, A Real Estate Investment Group And Construction Enterprise, Come Together To Create Wellness Hub For Illinois Community - Blavity
The Aux, an inclusive commercial real estate investment group, has hired Ujamaa Construction, Chicago ‘s largest Black-owned construction enterprise.
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“This bill contains significant new funding for higher education institutions that will help alleviate the crippling financial impact posed by the coronavirus,” the American Council on Education, which lobbies for colleges and universities, said in
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Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange , original name Paulette Linda Williams (born Oct. 18, 1948, Trenton, N.J., U.S.), American author of plays, poetry, and fiction noted for their feminist themes and racial and sexual
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Stephanie Ellis-Smith, Seattle, Washington
Stephanie Ellis-Smith has lived in Seattle for nearly 20 years and has a diverse background in the arts and civic engagement. Stephanie has degrees in English and biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and studied retroviruses at the University of
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Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats Awards - Gajreport
The duo of Burna Boy and Rema have won the inaugural Afrobeat categories at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards held on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Burna Boy won the Top Afrobeats Artiste, while Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez snagged the gong for the ‘Top Afrobeats Song’. The ‘African
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Girls Make Beats Announces Inaugural Fundraising Gala Celebrating Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary & Honoring Women Trailblazers Including Missy Elliott, Chlöe & More
Missy Elliott, Chlöe, Harvey Mason Jr. and Flyana Boss will be honored at the gala, with hopes of raising money for 300 scholarships that will be given to young girls hailing from underserved communities. Click inside to learn
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16 HBCUs Have Been Granted A Total Of $1.76 Million From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - Blavity
The money will help stabilize enrollment for the upcoming school year and aid in addressing technology needs, tuition and bill assistance for students and other
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Southern University Law Center [New Orleans] (1947-- )
Southern University is a historically black university with a main campus located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Originally founded in 1880 in New Orleans as Southern University in New Orleans, it began its mission of providing post-secondary education for African Americans with 12 students and
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Teejay and Davido Link Up In Nigeria For “Drift” Remix, Films Video
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Teejay linked up with Davido in Nigeria for the “Drift” remix. Dancehall star Teejay is experiencing a burst of rapid ascension in his career right now after his mega-hit summer single “Drift” has grabbed and kept the attention of fans
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Ryan Shazier’s Wife Accuses Former NFL Star Of Being “Liar And A Cheater” With Screenshots Of Explicit Texts With Another Woman
Ryan Shazier isn't just a retired NFL player, he's also a 'liar and a cheater' if you let his wife tell it. Michelle Shazier recently took to Instagram to air out her husband for allegedly cheating on her. In the since-deleted Instagram post, it wasn't just hearsay, as her damning evidence comes in
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African-American studies
African-American Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to the study of the history, culture, and politics of Black Americans. Taken broadly, the field studies not only the cultures of people of African descent in the United States, but the cultures of the entire African diaspora
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Growth & Jobs | Sustainable hotel farming at Charela Inn
With the practice of sustainability becoming even more important within the hospitality industry, “sustainability in the kitchen” has been at the forefront of hotelier Daniel Grizzle’s efforts for the past four decades. Grizzle operates the La...
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THA deputy defends staff salaries
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Tobago THA Deputy Chief Secretary Dr Faith BYisrael. - File photo TOBAGO House of Assembly (THA) deputy chief secretary Faith BYisrael says there was nothing untoward in the salaries paid to individuals hired by her office. She said
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Deion Sanders sets Guinness World Record - Face2Face Africa
Deion Sanders recently achieved a rare accomplishment, after setting a Guinness World Record for the largest American football lesson held at the CU Indoor Practice Facility in Boulder. The event, hosted by Sanders along with CU and UCHealth, saw the participation of over 280 people. According to
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Cornel West
Media personality Cornel West is an African American Studies scholar and socialist critic of the white patriarchy that is the United States of America. West grew up in Sacramento and graduated from Harvard in 1973. He then embarked on an academic career in the humanities, teaching ethics, religion
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