Digital education is vital to shape the future of young Africans and government should start collaborating with EdTech companies from the private sector to equip the nation with critical skills, according to Pierre Aurel, Strategic Project Manager at e4
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Foundation stone laid for mega rice processing plant in Jigawa

Dangote Rice team has been involved in scaling up the outgrower operations to at least 5,000 ha this season. (Image source: ADM Institute/Flickr)
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has laid a foundation stone for the construction of a mega rice processing mill in Hadin, Jigawa state
Eni and FAO define initiatives to foster access to water in Nigeria

Eni will drill the boreholes and provide FAO with photovoltaic power systems. (Image source: jbdodane/Flickr)
Eni and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have signed a collaboration agreement to foster access to safe and clean water in Nigeria by drilling boreholes powered with photovoltaic systems, both for domestic use and irrigation purposes
Yellowstripe Resources Limited commissions steel plant in Zambia

The Zambia plant will produce mill balls of various sizes and specifications as required by the customers. (Image source: Jonathan Haeber/Flickr)
Imara Private Equity Portfolio Company Yellowstripe Resources Limited has announced commissioning of its steel plant in Zambia
Ireland signs double taxation agreement with Ghana to boost West African Trade

The agreement aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries. (Image source: World Bank Photo Collection/Flickr)
Ireland has signed a double taxation agreement with Ghana, a move aiming to increase trade with West African region