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CBN Confirms Explosion That Rocked Its Calabar Office, Says Was Caused By Gas Cylinder

March 11, 2016/The Will The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has confirmed that there was an explosion in its office in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Friday, but was quick to clarify that it was a gas explosion at the part of the premises under re-construction. The CBN […]

Inaugural Global Science Forum in Africa Concludes with Pledge to Bring Young Scientists Out of the Shadows, Invest in Basic Sciences

Next Einstein Forum Announces New Initiatives to Further Strengthen Africa’s STEM Research Opportunities March 10, 2016/Next Einstein Forum With science taking center stage, the Next Einstein Forum’s Global Gathering, Africa’s premiere global science and technology forum, wrapped up today with a clear path forward on how best to drive development […]

IMF, Policymakers, Academics Debate the Future of Monetary Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa

March 10, 2016/IMF The Africa Training Institute (ATI), the IMF, and the Banque de France jointly organized a high-level seminar at the ATI in Mauritius on March 7–8, 2016. Over 30 high-level policymakers from across sub-Saharan Africa and academics from Africa, America, and Europe gathered to discuss the future of […]