The Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns over the worsening state of the cocoa processing industry in the country, blaming high production costs, poor funding, and overtaxation for …
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Senegal, Guinea-Bissau Sign New Fisheries Agreement to Boost Marine Cooperation
Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have signed a fresh two-year protocol in Dakar to allow Senegalese artisanal and industrial fishermen to continue operating in the waters under Guinea-Bissau’s jurisdiction. The agreement, signed …
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Zanzibar Lawmakers Push for Strategic Industrial Investments to Unlock Economic Potential
ZANZIBAR – Members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives have called on the government to make industrial development a national priority, urging the establishment of value-added industries that can transform …
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Odu’a Investment Unveils Agro Industrial Hub in Ekiti to Boost Youth Jobs and Food Security
Odu’a Investment Company Limited has launched a major agro-industrial initiative in Oke Ako, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, aimed at increasing agricultural production, empowering youths, and improving the …
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Prions: The Silent Protein Threat Causing Deadly Brain Disease – What You Need to Know
When we talk about diseases, our minds usually jump to viruses, bacteria, or even parasites. But imagine a disease caused by something far more baffling: a protein. Yes, a protein …
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A Nigerian agro-allied company, Food Industrial Park Limited (FIPL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Best Engineering Technologies, a firm based in Hyderabad, India, to offtake essential oils …
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Emmanuel Matsvaire Confirmed as Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board CEO
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has officially confirmed Emmanuel Matsvaire as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, ending his interim tenure which began in September 2022. …
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Algeria and Spain Relaunch Economic Cooperation with Innovation
After over two years of frozen trade relations and diplomatic tensions, Algeria and Spain are restoring their economic partnership, this time with a clear focus on innovation, joint development, and …
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VRA Warns Against Farming, Construction Within 280ft Contour of Volta Lake
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …
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Lesotho Backs Modern Agriculture Drive at China-Africa Economic Trade Expo
The Government of Lesotho is taking bold steps to modernise its agriculture sector, aiming to boost food production and create new income opportunities for rural communities. Speaking at the 4th …