TRANS-GAMBIA BRIDGE SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN JANUARY 2019

Posted on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Gambia’s President assured of Trans-Gambia Bridge completion during site tour of the project. Construction of the Trans-Gambia bridge is set to be complete after the contractor inform the President. The 1.8kilometer long bridge is over five storeys high. It is design to accomodate passage of most vessels, while longer-mast boats will also easily fold their masts to pass through the bridge. The project was explain to President Barrow by Lamin Bojang, project supervisor and his team of engineers and consultants….

FLOUR PROCESSING FACTORY OPENS IN GAMBIA

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Flour processing factory opens in Gambia which will provide jobs and supply for local business. A flour processing factory has been open in gambia which will help support the local market. It is also a good strategic plan which will see more product sold to individuals directly. The factory will produce about 500 kg of flour and starch per hour which will make sure the youth stay and work for their country. It will also be…

GAMBIA GOVERNMENT TO RESOLVE INCREASE IN CEMENT PRICE

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Gambia Governor of central bank say increase in price is only temporary as measures are put in place to solve it. The people of Gambia are not happy with the development of the cement increase in the country. The increase in price has since result in the production of less cement. The problem is of real conscience to the government as it has made the country looking for answer to resolve it. Governor of the…

PRESIDENT BARROW SET TO INAUGURATE NEWLY COMPLETED DOUBLE-SURFACE NORTH-BANK RURAL ROAD

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

His Excellency Adama Barrow, the President of The Republic of The Gambia, is expected to preside over the inauguration of the newly completed double-surface constructed North Bank Rural Roads- Lot 2 by the end of this month as preparations are in high gear for the upcoming event. The much-awaited, dubbed Rural Roads Project- Lot 2, which is 48km, covered settlements such as Kaur Janneh Kunda – Jimbala- Kaur – Kerr Chaindu – Chamen – Nyanga…

ECOWAS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF BANJUL-BARRA BRIDGE

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Gambeta News

The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has informed the National Assembly that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will fund the construction of Banjul-Barra Bridge through ECOWAS Corridor Project, and its feasibility studies are set to start in July, this year. Minister Sillah made this revelation on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, during an engagement with the deputies. Hon. Sillah said this followed their discussions with ECOWAS as part of efforts…

TENDER NOTICE FOR WIDENING OF THE BERTIL HARDING HIGHWAY (DESIGN BUILD)

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Gambeta News

TENDER NOTICE FOR WIDENING OF THE BERTIL HARDING HIGHWAY (DESIGN BUILD) TENDER No. TNBHHP/Wks/NRA-001 1. The Government of The Gambia has received Loans (hereinafter called “Borrowers”) from Kuwait Fund For Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), Abu-Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), (hereinafter called “the Fund”) and intend to use part of this proceeds to widen the Bertil Harding Highway within the…

NIGER PRESIDENT NAMED NEW ECOWAS LEADER

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Issoufou plans to use ECO as a single currency after elected as ECOWAS leader ECOWAS has elected Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou as its new leader. President Issoufou who will be in charge for a one year period has adopted ECO. This ECO will be the name for a single currency as distribution will begin in January 2020. President Issoufou takes over from President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria during the 55th Ordinary Session of the…

NIGERIA DIASPORA REMITTANCES REACHES US$24bn

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

Remittances of Nigerian Diasporas hit US$24 billion in 2018

Remittances from Nigerian Diasporas hits US$24 billion in 2018 Remittances from diasporas of Africa’s most populated country – Nigeria in 2018 reached US$24.3 billion. This is the highest figure across Sub-Saharan Africa and it is also US$2 billion higher than the inflows in 2017. World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief shows that; last year (2018) immigrants sent US$46 billion to their home countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This is in fact a 10 percent increase when comparing…

The Republic of Cape Verde

Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cape Verde celebrated its 43rd Independence day on 5th July, 2018 The republic of Cape Verde also known as Cabo Verde is an island nation on an archipelago of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa. Fun and Interesting Facts about the country The name of the islands originates from the Cap-Vert peninsula in West Africa. It is also located in the central Atlantic Ocean approximately 570 kilometers (350 miles) off the…

REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Republic of Senegal is a country on Africa’s west coast. Senegal is a country known for its French colonial heritage and natural attractions. A popular theory of how Senegal got its name is that it stems from a miscommunication between the Wolof fishermen and 15th century Portuguese sailors. The Wolof phrase sunu gaal means “our canoe.” It is said that when the Wolof people saw the Portuguese ships, they were saying the phrase “sunu gaal” in reference to the ships,…

West Africa in talks about shared currency

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Gambeta News

Nigeria not partisan to the idea of a shared currency among West African Nations The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is currently in talks about a shared instrument. This was recently confirmed, when the Chairman of ECOWAS and also Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe stated that “our region needs this unifying instrument, symbol of our shared destiny, to consolidate our customs union”. The economic community set up a task force comprising Togo, Niger, Ghana,…

ZENITH BANK EXPANSION PLAN

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Gambeta News

Zenith bank chairman, jim ovia discusses the expansion plan of the bank, also had a talk on Nigeria and Africa economy. Zenith bank is in the UK and several African countries, including The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and so on. The bank stocks are traded on the London Stock Exchange. This shows the bank is rapidly expending worldwide. According to the chairman, ”Our UK subsidiary recently opened a branch in Dubai as part of our expansion…

WHY ACCESS TO WATER IS STILL A MAJOR ISSUE IN AFRICA

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Gambeta News

African are still having access to safe drinkable water as well as improved sanitation despite so many efforts. This constant trends is gradually becoming alarming as undermine the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 to ensure access to safe drinkable water and sanitation for all by 2030. The need for improved access to safe drinkable water and adequate sanitation helps provide direct health gains as well as other economic and social benefits According…

MOROCCO KING CELEBRATE NIGERIA-MOROCCO GAS PIPELINE PROJECT

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Gambeta News

The gas pipeline aims to ensure energy independence on the continent amid a context marked by serious challenges due to regional crises. King Mohammed VI celebrated the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, emphasizing its goal in a bid to support accelerating socioeconomic development on the continent. The King expressed satisfaction with the gas project during his speech, commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Green March on Sunday. While the Green march helped the country to regain…

THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: HOW GOOD CAN AFRICAN ROADS BECOME??

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Gambeta News

Africa’s infrastructure over the last decade has been in a terrible state, especially the road network. Over time, we have seen so much negative information coming out from the Continent when it comes to the road but the story of Kunle Adeyanju just proved that things can be in other if only the government of the said countries pay more attention. The story of Kunle Adeyanju is quite interesting and brings hope back to the…

BERTIL HARDING HIGHWAY EXPANSION GOES AHEAD AS FUNDING IS SECURED

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Gambeta News

Press release, OIC, Gambia The OIC Gambia has started the bidding process for the expansion of the Bertil Harding Highway which will be turned into a dual carriage way with roundabouts and interchanges. Fund for project has already been secured. ”We are excited about this development because it means that the widening of the Bertil Harding Highway will be implemented within the expected timeframe”, says Nfally Fadera, the brand and communication manager of the OIC…

AFRICAN LEADERS AT THE INVESTITURE FOR SENEGALESE PRESIDENT

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

African leaders join President Macky Sall of Senegal as He takes his oat for a second term in Dakar. Following a successful re-election in March, President Macky has spared no expense in inviting African leaders to witness His investiture. See pictures of African leaders at the investiture in Senegal. Here is a link to the live video on Facebook . 1.) President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso 2.) President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar 3.) President Muhammadu…

FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA LIMITED FOR CBG- RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg,…

MOROCCO: 2017 TOP INVESTMENT DESTINATION IN AFRICA

Posted on April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Morocco ranks number one in 2017 top investment destination in Africa According to Quantum Global Research Lab’s latest Africa Investment Index 2018 (AII), Morocco is the most attractive economy for investments in Africa. Morocco ranks first based on its increasing economic growth, strategic geographic positioning, increased foreign direct investment, external debt levels, social capital factors and overall favourable business environment. Morocco has consistently attract inward flow of foreign capital, specifically in banking, tourism and energy sectors and also…

First Bank Of Nigeria Vacancy For Business Performance Monitoring Manager

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

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