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Published on 08:25 GMT

Abiodun: 100,000 Ogun Women Empowered Through World Bank Programme To Fight Poverty

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme (NFWP), describing women’s economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting …

Source: Arise News - Neutral
Published on 07:46 GMT

Turn strong recovery into quality jobs, lasting growth – World Bank

Ghana must build on its recent economic recovery to create quality jobs and deliver lasting improvements in the living standards of its people, the World Bank has urged. The Bank said although the country had made significant progress in restoring …

Source: Ghanaian Times - Indeterminate
Published on 13:45 GMT

World Bank flags GoldBod operations "insufficiently monitore...

The Second Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has accused the government of failing to adequately monitor risks associated with the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), citing findings attributed to …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 12:48 GMT

World Bank Group appoints new head for Azerbaijan

Sacha Backes has been appointed as the new head of the World Bank Group’s unified country representation in Azerbaijan, APA-Economics reports. The appointment was made as part of the World Bank Group’s transition to a unified country representation model …

Source: APA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 11:22 GMT

World Bank findings strengthen call for GoldBod probe – Jerry Ahmed

The Minority in Parliament has renewed its call for a full parliamentary inquiry into the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG), citing fresh concerns raised by the World Bank over fiscal risks linked to the programme …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 15:44 GMT

World Bank findings strengthen calls for parliamentary probe into GoldBod – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has renewed its call for a parliamentary inquiry into the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), citing concerns raised by the World Bank about risks associated with the government’s gold-purchasing programme. In a …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on 09:37 GMT

World Bank appoints Muwonge as Malawi country manager

The World Bank Group has appointed Ugandan economist Abdu Muwonge as its new Country Manager for Malawi. Muwonge: Ugandan economist to lead World Bank’s Malawi operations He takes up office this month, leading a portfolio of 23 lending operations valued at …

Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
Published on 06:45 GMT

World Bank Flags Pakistan’s $69 Million Digital Project Over Slow Disbursement

Pakistan has spent two years and roughly $8 million building the foundation of a national digital public infrastructure system. The World Bank’s latest review shows that foundation is real, but almost nobody is using what’s been built on top of it yet. The …

Source: PhoneWorld - Neutral
Published on 09:12 GMT

Antonius “Tony” Verheijen, World Bank Group Resident Representative in Togo

(Togo First) - Dutch national Antonius “Tony” Verheijen has been the World Bank Group’s resident representative in Togo since Feb. 1, 2026. He succeeded Fily Sissoko. Verheijen holds a master’s degree in public management from Erasmus University Rotterdam …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on 12:48 GMT

World Bank to transition to unified country representation model in Azerbaijan

The World Bank Group is expected to transition to a unified country representation model in Azerbaijan, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said on his X account, APA-Economics reports. The minister noted that he met with Rolande Pryce, World Bank Regional …

Source: APA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 14:50 GMT

Azerbaijan, World Bank explore new projects

Baku, September 9, AZERTAC Mikayil Jabbarov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, met with Rolande Pryce, World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus. The meeting focused on the current state of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the World Bank, …

Source: Azertag - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 09:09 GMT

World Bank Completes Funding of 740km Isiolo-Mandera Highway as Govt Sets 2030 Deadline

The World Bank has finally completed its financing commitment for the multi-billion-shilling 740-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera highway, paving the way for the road's full upgrade. Speaking on Tuesday, September 8, Roads and Transport Principal Secretary …

Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
Published on 05:50 GMT

Ghana can fix its energy sector without IMF, World Bank – PUWU

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) says Ghana has the capacity to resolve its energy sector challenges without relying heavily on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Deputy General Secretary of PUWU, Enoch Paul Hayes, believes …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on 11:35 GMT

Mali and World Bank agree to strengthen co-ordination in implementing development projects

The Malian authorities and the World Bank have agreed to strengthen co-ordination in the implementation of national development projects, the country’s government said on 8 September following a meeting between Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga and Nicola …

Source: African Initiative - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 05:49 GMT

Fix IPP pricing, not just ECG, PUWU tells IMF, World Bank

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has challenged the IMF and World Bank to broaden their focus on Ghana’s energy crisis beyond reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The union says the pricing structure of Independent Power Producers ( …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on 10:12 GMT

Visa and World Bank Group Announce New Risk-Sharing Initiative to Expand Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion in ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 9, 2026-- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, are partnering on an innovative risk-sharing …

Source: Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota - Indeterminate
Published on 12:29 GMT

Visa partners with World Bank for increased access to digital financial services in emerging markets

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images NewsVisa (V) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, on a risk-sharing initiative that helps expand financial inclusion by increasing access …

Source: Markets Insider - Neutral
Published on 05:09 GMT

Fair trade watchdog fines six papermakers 3 bln won for bid rigging

By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Wednesday imposed a combined fine of 3 billion won (US$2.23 million) on six paper manufacturers for rigging supply tenders held by an agricultural newspaper. The Fair …

Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
Published on 13:17 GMT

Repeated State-Led Debt Relief Draws Doubts Over Effectiveness

Advertisements for credit card loans are plastered around Myeong-dong in Seoul's Jung District. News1More than 15% of borrowers whose delinquency records were erased under a government credit amnesty last year have fallen behind on payments again. …

Source: Seoul Economic Daily - Pending

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Mint Signed MOU with Edvance Innovation Limited to Expand into the Middle East and North Africa Education Robotics ...

Hong Kong, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mint Incorporation Limited (“Mint” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, NASDAQ: MIMI), a Hong Kong-based company strategically focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 01:15 GMT

Latest Embedded Finance And Fintech Infrastructure Platform Market Research By The Business Research Company

The Business Research Company’s Finance And Fintech Infrastructure Platform Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The embedded …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Military Infrastructure And Logistics Market Value Expected To Grow At 6.8% CAGR, Reaching $71.71 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Military Infrastructure And Logistics Market Value Expected To Grow At 6.8% CAGR, Reaching $71.71 Billion By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 08:10 GMT

Q-KON's Next-Generation Smart Satellite Services Elevate Luxury Tourism & Hospitality Across Southern Africa

Q-KON's Twoobii-LEO is unlocking fibre-like speeds, sub-70ms latency, and flexible, context-specific connectivity for remote eco-lodges. SOUTH AFRICA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Q-KON, a satellite engineering enterprise and …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 08:30 GMT

AI-assisted diagnostics move from pilots to accountable clinical practice in South Africa

As AI gains commercial traction, robust evidence, local validation and regulatory readiness will determine which technologies achieve routine adoption JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South African healthcare …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 08:27 GMT

Minister Blade Nzimande leads South Africa’s participation at 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in China, 11 to 14 Sept

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will lead a South African delegation to the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China, from 11 to 14 September 2026. South Africa's participation is especially significant …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Minnesota-Based TA Dedicated Donates Freight Services to Deliver Air Purifiers to Northern MN Wildfire Communities

Working with the American Logistics Aid Network, TA Dedicated leverages its Minneapolis supply chain to move 14 pallets of air purifiers and filters to Duluth. EAGAN, MN, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TA Dedicated, a Minnesota- …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on September 8, 2026

CCTV: Could you update us on China’s assistance for Nepal’s disaster relief efforts? Mao Ning: To support Nepal’s rescue and relief efforts, China sent out this morning the fourth batch of emergency relief supplies, including equipment for transportation …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:12 GMT

Global Study: Nursing Shortages Require Workforce Policy Solutions, Not Recruitment Campaigns Alone

Why people choose nursing, and why they leave GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global nursing shortage cannot be solved simply by encouraging more people to enter the profession, according to a new …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Modern Fortis Appoints Phoebe Johnston as Vice President

Former House legislative assistant brings a broad federal policy portfolio and legislative strategy experience to the firm's growing advocacy practice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modern Fortis, a …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Massive Bio and PrecisCa Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Cancer Patient Access to Clinical Trials Across the US

Collaboration pairs Massive Bio's AI trial matching and concierge support with PrecisCa's provider network to boost patient surfacing and enrollment nationwide BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 13:59 GMT

Long Island Author and Nonprofit CEO Peri R. Finkelstein Publishes Debut Memoir The Velvet Bow

The book arrives with praise from David Simon, Alex Borstein, and Mayim Bialik, refusing the inspiration story its author has spent her life being handed WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peri R. …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

The World’s First Public Ledger for Acts of Kindness Launches

ROKindness.org turns everyday acts of Kindness into a visible, measurable movement—one you can watch spread in real time. YORK, PA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nonprofit organization Kindness Worldwide today launched …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 11:54 GMT

Next 100 Opposes Immigration Enforcement by Forest Service Ranger, Warns Will Widen Nature Gap For Many Communities

Next 100 stands vehemently against recent ICE detainment of five people during a family camping trip in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Next 100 Coalition stands …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on September 9, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

ACURE4Moms Wins Healthcare Innovation Award, J2 Interactive Gives Back with Donation to Doulas

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, Healthcare Innovation awarded ACURE4Moms (Accountability for Care through Undoing Racism and Equity for Moms) one of its three prestigious, annual Innovator Awards. As a key …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 08:41 GMT

EO Producer Eileen Tasca at Venice Forum: Technology Does Not Compensate for Institutions

An arthouse film that grossed over $1 million in the US returned about $30,000 to its producers. In Venice, Tasca called for a sustainable system. VENICE, VENICE, ITALY, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the Venice Production Bridge …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 05:28 GMT

Hiten Bhuta’s IIT Bombay - SOM Journey Continues From Student Learning To Entrepreneurship And Giving Back

Hiten Bhuta’s long-standing IIT Bombay- SOM association through learning, entrepreneurship engagement and 2026 hostel contribution. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hiten Bhuta’s association with the Indian …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 05:24 GMT

TODD J. STEIN HOLDS THE FINAL FIGHT FILM’S FIRST PRIVATE NEW YORK SCREENING AT VILLAGE EAST BY ANGELIKA

True-story short film draws audience at East Village theater, uniting cast and NY officials as a personal story becomes part of a push for guardianship reform. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Final …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 04:30 GMT

Largest U.S. Accessible Travel Study Finds 17% of American Travel Parties Include Travelers with Accessibility Needs

New Insights from Longwoods International Survey of 30,000 Travelers that had someone in their party that required accessibility services SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The largest study ever conducted on …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 12:25 GMT

International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons

The program featured a compelling live sand animation by the artist Maher Al Shoeibi, who vividly portrayed the emotional journey endured by families of the missing, creating a seamless and immersive narrative experience This was followed by a heartfelt …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 12:25 GMT

Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026

Despite the October 2025 ceasefire, violence in Gaza has continued, causing deaths, injuries and displacement. In the West Bank, settlement expansion and settler violence, restrictions on movement, and a fractured economy have disrupted access to health …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 21:56 GMT

Homewatch CareGivers Of Coral Gables Earns A 4.9-Star Google Rating From Miami-Dade Families

CORAL GABLES, FL, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homewatch CareGivers of Coral Gables has been awarded a 4.9-star Google rating based on 90 reviews. The rating has been earned through care provided to older adults, people …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

St. Jude House Launches “Hope Lives Here” Transitional Housing Campaign

Thieneman Construction Becomes First Founding Partner in Campaign to Help Survivor Families Secure Safe Housing CROWN POINT, IN, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- St. Jude House, a shelter for domestic violence survivors, …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 18:20 GMT

Houston Attorney Neeloy Azad Joins Discovery Team in Federal Lawsuit Challenging Texas Terrorist Designation of CAIR

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston civil rights attorney Neeloy Azad has joined the discovery team as a volunteer attorney in CAIR v. Abbott, Case No. 1:25-cv-01878, pending in the U.S. District Court for …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

Dr. Okah “Justin” Anyokwu Highlights Mental Health and Recovery During National Recovery Month

Dr. Anyokwu emphasizes individualized care, ongoing support and the important role mental health can play throughout the recovery process. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATLANTA, GA — September 8, 2026 — In …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

New Study Finds Nearly Fourfold Gap in Maternal Mortality Rates Across U.S. States

Tennessee recorded the highest maternal mortality rate among 39 states with published data, nearly four times California’s rate. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new nationwide study published by Harden …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

AntiNCII.org Launches Privacy Service for Victims of Image-Based Abuse

The independent project provides a confidential way for adults to create cases involving NCII while keeping original files on their own devices. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AntiNCII.org has launched as an …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

HOPE, UNFAILING: POPE FRANCIS’S LAST BOOK, TO BE PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH IN FALL, 2026

Pope Francis' final thoughts - available in English for the first time this Fall 2026 GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope, Unfailing, the final book written by Pope Francis will be published in English …

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