The governments of the United Kingdom and the United States have set up a new body to reduce barriers for companies trying to raise funds in both countries’ capital markets …
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WHO Commends Nigeria and Other Nations for Reducing Non-Communicable Disease Deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Nigeria alongside China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for making significant progress in reducing deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recognition came …
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Tinubu Congratulates FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku on Election as ACI Africa Vice-President
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, on her election as Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) …
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Gashaka Gumti Forest Carbon Project Wins Spot in UK-Backed Climate Programme
Nigeria’s largest national park, the Gashaka Gumti Forest in Taraba and Adamawa States, has gained global recognition after its carbon project was picked as one of the first beneficiaries of …
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U.S. Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Press China on Industrial Overproduction
The Democratic Party in the United States has asked the administration of President Donald Trump to put pressure on China to reduce what it described as “structural overproduction,” essentially calling …
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Rising Oceans and Heat Illness to Threaten Over a Million Australians by 2050, Report Warns
Australia is facing serious threats from climate change as rising oceans, flooding, and extreme heat are expected to endanger homes, lives, and livelihoods across the country in the coming decades. …
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Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly Youth Protests Leave 19 Dead
The government of Nepal on Tuesday lifted its social media ban, a day after at least 19 people were killed during violent protests by young people demanding an end to …
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Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $49.25 Billion
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday that the country’s net international reserves grew to $49.25 billion in August 2025, compared to $49.04 billion in July. This means …
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Air Côte d’Ivoire Receives First Airbus A330-900neo Aircraft
Air Côte d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first-ever Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, marking a new chapter in the history of Ivorian aviation. The handover ceremony took place on September 3, …
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Google Fined $425m for Privacy Breach in US Court
A United States federal court has ordered Google to pay $425 million (about £316.3m) for secretly collecting data from millions of users even after they had switched off a tracking …