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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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 …
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity One Year After: Has It Delivered?
Nearly one year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed, many citizens and political observers are asking the same question: has this historic political partnership achieved its …
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South Africa to Ratify Landmark High Seas Treaty Within a Year
South Africa has officially pledged to ratify the historic High Seas Treaty within the next year, a move that reinforces its commitment to global marine biodiversity protection. This development was …
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Uganda Eyes 7% Economic Growth in 2025 as Oil Production Begins
Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, says the country’s economy is expected to grow by at least 7% in the fiscal year starting July 2025. This optimistic projection comes at a …
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US Warns Zimbabwe May Miss Tariff Relief Deadline Amid Trade Talks Delays
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Hopes for Zimbabwe to secure lower tariffs on its exports to the United States could be dashed due to time constraints, despite a temporary suspension granted by …
- EconomyGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsNigeria
Nigeria Owes Over $19.5m in UN Dues Despite Global Funding Crisis
Nigeria has only paid about 36 per cent of its financial contributions to the United Nations (UN) over the past five years, raising concerns about the country’s commitment to its …
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AfDB Governors to Choose Adesina’s Successor as Presidency Winds Down
The 60th Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have wrapped up in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with one of the top items on the …
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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Ocean Protection at Monaco Blue Economy Forum
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to the protection and sustainable management of ocean resources, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, representing the country at the Blue …
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NGA President Akachukwu Nwokedi Appointed as Africa Regional Coordinator
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, has been appointed as the Regional Coordinator for Africa by the International Gas Union (IGU), marking a significant milestone …