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World Bank increases Nigeria’s digital identity target to 180m, extends project timeline

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The World Bank has revised its target for Nigeria’s Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project, increasing the number of Nigerians to be issued the National Identification Number (NIN) from 148 million to 180 million. This …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 25, 2024

India should seek to push potential growth from 6% to 8%: World Bank chief economist

World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill believes there are several things going for India – from the demographics to geopolitics and from a large domestic market to low debt levels in the private sector. He tells TOI in an interview that India should seek …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Dec 24, 2024

World Bank Extends ID4D Project, Raises NIN Target to 180 Million

The World Bank has set a new target of 180 million National Identification Numbers (NIN) to be issued to Nigerians as part of the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project. This is an increase from the previous target of 148 million, which was not …

Source: TechEconomy - Neutral
Published on Dec 24, 2024

Nigeria gets $228m as World Bank sets 180m NIN target

Nigeria has gotten $228.59 million from the $430 million earmarked for the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project, which was meant to facilitate the enrolment of 148 million National Identification Numbers by June 2024. Nigeria failed to meet the …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Dec 24, 2024

ID4D: World Bank increases NIN target to 180 million, says Nigeria is making progress

The World Bank has reviewed the target for Nigeria under the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) increasing the number of Nigerians to be issued the National Identification Number (NIN) from 148 million to 180 million. According to the latest document …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Dec 24, 2024

World Bank Increases NIN Target To 180 Million As Nigeria Progresses In Digital Identity Project

The World Bank raises Nigeria’s target for the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project, increasing the number of National Identification Numbers (NIN) to be issued from 148 million to 180 million. This adjustment follows Nigeria’s significant …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 24, 2024

World Bank sets new 180 million NIN target for Nigeria under ID4D project

After reviewing the progress made by Nigeria in issuing the National Identification Number (NIN), the World Bank has set a new target of 180 million from the initial 148 million under the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project. The World Bank, …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 24, 2024

Thanks to the support of the EU and the World Bank, 72 Moldovan entrepreneurs will receive grants totaling 41 million ...

The Moldovan Government, the European Union, and the World Bank will grant 41 million lei to 72 Moldovan companies. This support will generate over 89 million lei investments. The list of beneficiaries was announced today in Chisinau. Almost half of the …

Source: MoldovaLive - Neutral
Published on Dec 24, 2024

Poverty alleviation: Not in the IMF and World Bank DNA, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

…IMF and WB loans have created hellish debts, reduced working peoples’ consumption, promoted debt slavery, deepen underdevelopment, and aggravated poverty in UDCs. They are institutions meant to promote and exacerbate hellish debts, reduce working peoples’ …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Dec 24, 2024

Uzbekistan to launch a new solar plant with World Bank support

AKIPRESS.COM - The World Bank has approved $3.5 million in financing for Uzbekistan in the form of a payment guarantee to support the country’s development of renewable energy. This support will secure the obligations of the state-owned National Electric …

Source: AKIpress News Agency - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 25, 2024

EU, global financial institutions agree to transform Karachi’s water infrastructure

The European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and other international financial institutions have approved collaborative investments in Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) projects. The initiative aims to enhance KW&SC’s self- …

Source: Pakistan Observer - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 25, 2024

European Investment Bank to support KWSC in major projects

KARACHI: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced significant progress in its collaboration with the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) in water and energy projects. The KWSC has achieved another milestone as the EIB has granted in- …

Source: The News International - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 23, 2024

Uzbekistan to build 100 MW solar plant in Khorezm with World Bank support

Uzbekistan is set to enhance its renewable energy capabilities with the construction of a new 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the Khorezm region, supported by a $3.5mn payment guarantee from the World Bank Group. This initiative will bolster the …

Source: Daryo - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 23, 2024

World Bank approves $350mn grant to complete Rogun Hydropower Plant in Tajikistan

The World Bank has approved a $350mn International Development Association (IDA) grant to support the completion of the Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP) in Tajikistan. This funding marks the first phase of a major initiative designed to provide sustainable …

Source: Daryo - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 24, 2024

Moldova’s Pro-EU Leader Says Country on ‘Right Side of History’

Moldovan President Maia Sandu was sworn in for a second term Tuesday, praising voters’ pro-Europe choice “despite the pressures” after Russia was accused of interfering in last month’s election in the former Soviet republic that borders Ukraine. “We can be …

Source: Kyiv Post - Uncategorized
Published on 10:45 GMT

A Decade of Belt and Road Initiative: China’s Motivations and India’s Suspicions

Inspired by the ancient Silk Road of the Han dynasty, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the ‘Silk Road Economic Belt’ in September 2013 in Kazakhstan.[1] It aimed at creating a logistical corridor with roads, railways, and aerial links along the …

Source: E-International Relations - Label Pending
Published on 10:37 GMT

China’s economic outlooks looks very confusing heading into 2025

China’s economic forecast heading into 2025 is like staring at a chaotic spreadsheet riddled with contradictions. The World Bank has boosted its expectations for the country’s GDP growth next year, bumping it up by 0.4 percentage points to 4.5%. That …

Source: Cryptopolitan - Uncategorized
Published on 02:23 GMT

Global economy braces for challenges in 2025

WASHINGTON: No sooner had the global economy started to put the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic behind it than a whole new set of challenges opened up for 2025. In 2024, the world’s central banks were finally able to start lowering interest rates after …

Source: Dawn - Center-left
Published on 09:43 GMT

Mali adopts openly anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

In Africa, there has been an upsurge in laws criminalizing homosexuality. The recent change in Malian legislation is a prime example. For several years now, African governments have become increasingly strident in their opposition to queer issues. In …

Source: Global Voices - Center-left

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 15:47 GMT

Prime Minister Golob: The European Union has a historic opportunity to open the door to new members

SLOVENIA, December 23 - In a press statement following the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction with Ms Kos's appointment to such a significant portfolio, emphasising that it was a great recognition of both Slovenia and her previous …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 21:57 GMT

Oregon Durable Medical Provider Cracks EU Markets with USG Support

TZ Medical, based in Portland, Oregon, designs and produces a wide range of medical products, including hemostasis products, cardiac monitoring devices, defibrillation electrodes, and neurosurgical products. The company aimed to expand its distributor …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 18:14 GMT

UPDATE - Robinson Helicopter’s Symmetrical Horizontal Stabilizer Now Approved for Select Models by European Union ...

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on select Robinson …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 17:50 GMT

Caj Africa Releases Analytical Report on Syria's 2024 Socialist Dynamics

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caj Africa Releases the analytical report on Syria's 2024 socialist dynamics. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has marked a significant geopolitical shift in the Middle East …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 09:30 GMT

Slovenian companies participate in the biggest open-source project in the history of the European Union

SLOVENIA, December 17 - We supported the SIChain EIPS project through a call for proposals for projects included in the IPCEI CIS. The project will deliver innovative solutions based on blockchain technology and decentralised data storage. It strengthens …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 10:44 GMT

The EU launches safeguard investigation on manganese and silicon-based alloying elements

In the notification the European Union indicated, among other things, as follows: "4. Provide a point of contact for the investigation and identify the preferred means for corresponding. Commission address for correspondence: European Commission …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 14:22 GMT

Transaction in Own Shares

Transaction in Own Shares 24 December, 2024 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 24 December 2024 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation. Aggregated information on Shares purchased …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 15:19 GMT

Cheese Sauce Market to See Exponential Growth, to Generate USD 7.1 Billion by 2032

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Cheese Sauce Market size was valued at $5.4 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $7.1 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2023 to 2032. The primary …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 07:00 GMT

Libyan Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed El Hassan El Rida El Senussi Delivers Independence Day Address

Calls for Unity, Stability, and a Return to Constitutional Monarchy to Secure Libya’s Future LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the occasion of Libya’s Independence Day, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed El …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 10:15 GMT

Iranian Americans for Liberty Applaud Congressional Efforts to Stop Misuse of U.S. Government Funds by Ineffective NGOs

IAL applauds DOGE for cutting funds to ineffective NGOs that fail to promote democracy and instead strengthen oppressive regimes like Iran's. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, December 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iranian Americans for …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 13:22 GMT

OSCE advances water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in Tajikistan with roundtable dialogue

On 20 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, organized a one-day roundtable on "Standard Regulatory Requirements for Wastewater Quality Control." This event …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 08:27 GMT

OSCE organizes a series of Trainings of Trainers for government employees on domestic violence prevention and case ...

Between August and December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in collaboration with the Committee for Women and Family Affairs (CWFA) of the Government of Tajikistan, conducted a series of three-day training sessions for trainers throughout the …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 18:01 GMT

Robust Presales for HHSE Book on Trump Temporarily Shuts Down Amazon Orders

Hannover House working to resolve issue so that Amazon preorders may resume Hannover House, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HHSE) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book on the Trump presidential campaign from Hannover …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 17:37 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Restructuring of Ukrzaliznytsia’s Debts as a Mirror of Its Problems

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Ukrzaliznytsia” has appealed to creditors for the second time since the start of the full-scale war, requesting to postpone from 2025 to 2026 the payment of interest on Eurobonds issued in …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 17:26 GMT

Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation Urges States to Take Legal Action Under Article V

More Than $36 Trillion in Runaway Debt Demands Immediate Action to Restore Fiscal Sanity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation (FFSF) chair and former Comptroller …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 15:44 GMT

Preserving the AYZA Trolley: A Cultural and Culinary Landmark at Risk

Preserving the AYZA Trolley: A Symbol of Midtown’s Charm and Hospitality at Risk Amid Municipal Reviews NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AYZA Wine & Chocolate Bar’s Historic Trolley Faces Uncertain Future …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 23:27 GMT

SEIU Local 2: YVR janitors ratify deal, strike at Vancouver airport ends

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The janitors who clean Vancouver’s International Airport have ratified a new collective agreement. The strike at the airport ended on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Strike action …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 16:18 GMT

DCHFA welcomes Yohance Fuller to its Board of Directors and Commends Stanley Jackson for his Service

Washington, D.C., Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 10, 2024, Yohance Fuller was sworn-in to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA). “Yohance’s presence on our board will provide a …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 16:13 GMT

SEIU Local 2: YVR janitors’ Union reaches tentative agreement with employer, today’s actions cancelled

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A tentative agreement between SEIU Local 2, the union representing the striking janitors at Vancouver’s International Airport, and their employer, Alpine Building Maintenance, has been reached. …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 12:04 GMT

Sustainable Water Management: OSCE Supports Tobol-Torgay River Basin Council in Developing Strategic Basin Plan

On 9 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) hosted an event to mark the culmination of the first stage of a two-year project aimed at supporting the Tobol-Torgay River Basin Council. The project aims to strengthen the Council's …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 19:48 GMT

AMMWEC Condemns Magdeburg Attack

The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) was shocked and saddened to read the news of the terrorist violence in Magdeburg WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

Washington State Bowling Proprietors’ Association Announces 2025 Legislative Priorities

WSBPA has unveiled its legislative agenda for the 2025 session, focusing on key initiatives to strengthen the bowling industry across Washington State. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 16:52 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Congratulates New Hispanic Leaders of the Blue Dog Coalition

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Blue Dog Coalition, a caucus of centrist House Democrats, recently selected three Hispanic members of Congress to serve as the group’s co-chairs: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

Hope for the Holidays: Volunteers for Ukraine and UK’s White Eagle Club Send Christmas Cheer to Ukraine’s Wounded Heroes

Uniting communities across borders to deliver hope during the holiday season. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Volunteers for Ukraine (VfU), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, has partnered with the …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 15:14 GMT

Trump's Opportunity for Space Diplomacy with Africa: A Vision for a New Collaborative Era

Donald Trump’s second administration has a unique opportunity to grow the United States space industry, while ushering in a new era of US-Africa collaboration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scott Sky Advisors …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Renowned Rock Orchestra Launches Tour Performing Classic Rock, Soul & Funk Tunes from Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack

30-Piece Rock Orchestra & Vocal Artists Perform Classic Rock, Soul, Funk & Yacht Rock from the Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtracks to Benefit Music Education SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 09:46 GMT

(Video)The Iranian Regime’s Role in Propping Up Bashar al-Assad in Syria

Iran’s financial commitment also deepened. Tehran funneled $15 billion annually to Syria, funding fuel shipments, weapons, for over 80,000 foreign fighters. PARIS, FRANCE, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 08:46 GMT

Titan OS partners with CNN for the launch of two FAST channels

CNN Fast will be available across UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and CNN International in UK and Germany BARCELONA, BARCELONA, SPAIN, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Titan OS S.L. (Titan OS), …

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