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Easing Regional Logistics: President Tinubu Directs Customs to Reopen Transit Routes to Niger Republic. www.arzeeka.com , 07/02/2026. Bola Tinubu In a significant move to bolster regional trade and streamline cross-border logistics, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to allow trucks carrying transit goods destined for the Niger Republic to pass through Nigerian territory. The directive, which specifically opens routes through the Benin Republic and Kebbi State, was announced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, during a recent visit to Birnin Kebbi. Key Highlights of the New Directive: Targeted Routes: Transit cargo originating from Nigeria’s seaports (such as Apapa) and airports can now move toward Niger via designated corridors in Kebbi State and the Benin Republic. Efficiency Goals: The NCS is aiming for a 48-hour clearance timeline for eligible transit cargo to reduce bottlenecks that have plagued regional...

Buying agricultural products from Africa in 2026 is becoming a strategic priority for global importers. As the World Bank projects a 2% decline in global agricultural prices this year, Africa remains the most cost-effective frontier for sourcing. Africa Trade and Export  Here are the 10 reasons why buying from the continent is significantly cheaper for international businesses: 1. Competitive Labor Costs Africa’s "demographic dividend" provides a massive, youthful workforce. Labor costs in the agro-sector remain a fraction of those in the US, Europe, or China, allowing for lower price points on labor-intensive crops like hand-picked coffee and vanilla. 2. Significant Currency Advantage Many African currencies (such as the Nigerian Naira, Kenyan Shilling, and South African Rand) often provide high purchasing power for those holding USD, EUR, or GBP. Importers can effectively "buy more for less" due to these exchange rate dynamics. 3. Duty-Free Global Access Programs ...

 Calling All African Visionaries: Google Opens Applications for Startup Accelerator Africa (Cohort 10) www.arzeeka.com 07/02/2026 Africa’s tech ecosystem is no longer just "emerging"—it is leading. From fintech breakthroughs to agritech solutions, the continent is becoming a global hub for deep-tech innovation. In a significant move to bolster this momentum, Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. If you are a Series A startup building AI-driven solutions for the continent, this is the opportunity to scale your impact. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming program. An "AI-First" Future for Africa This year, the program is doubling down on its commitment to Artificial Intelligence. The 12-week hybrid accelerator is specifically designed for startups that are "AI-first"—those leveraging AI and machine learning to solve some of Africa’s most pressing challenges. According to...

 Beyond the Basics: 5 ChatGPT Prompts to Elevate Your Authority and Attract High-Value Clients. www.arzeeka.com 07/02/2026 In the era of AI, everyone is using ChatGPT—but very few are using it well. A Man Working on a Laptop. If your AI-generated content sounds robotic, generic, or "standard," you aren’t just blending in; you’re potentially pushing away serious, high-value clients who seek depth and expertise. To attract premium clients, you need to move past simple queries and start using AI as a high-level consultant. Inspired by recent insights from Jodie Cook at Forbes, here are five sophisticated ChatGPT prompts designed to help you stop sounding like a beginner and start commanding the authority you deserve. 1. The "Identify My Knowledge Gaps" Prompt Serious clients pay for comprehensive solutions. If your content or proposals miss the mark on nuance, you lose trust. Use this prompt to find what you’re missing. The Prompt: "I am writing a [proposal/articl...

  A Vision for Excellence: How Dr. Dikko Radda and Dr. Aminu Tsauri are Revolutionizing Education in Katsina State.  Reported by Muhammad Arzika Gambo  www.arzeeka.com 5/02/2026 Gov .Dr Dikko Umaru Radda  Dr Aminu Salisu Tsauri KATSINA — In the landscape of Nigerian governance, the synergy between visionary leadership and executive competence is often the deciding factor in state development. In Katsina State, this synergy is currently being personified by the duo of His Excellency, Governor Dikko Umar Radda, PhD, and the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State , and Dr Aminu Salisu Tsauri , The Executive Secretary, Katsina Scholarship Trust Find. Since his transition from the lecture halls of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University to the administrative helm of the state’s scholarship board, Dr. Tsauri has mirrored the Governor’s "building-from-the-ground-up" philosophy. The results have been nothing short of a renaissance for Katsina students to feel the Positive Impact of...

  Program Announcement: Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2026/2027  www.arzeeka.com 31/1/2026 A Partnership of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Clore Leadership Executive Summary The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is an elite, fully funded professional development opportunity designed for exceptional mid-career leaders in the arts and culture sector . This prestigious fellowship invites innovators from select global regions to the United Kingdom to engage in a bespoke leadership journey. The program aims to cultivate resilient, adaptive leaders capable of navigating the complex challenges of the global cultural landscape while fostering lasting international cooperation. Program Overview Host Institutions: Clore Leadership in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Location : Various locations across the United Kingdom. Duration : September 2026 – May 2027 (including two intensive UK residencies). Fundin...