President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has appointed Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva as the country’s new Prime Minister. The announcement was made on Wednesday through an official statement released by the Office …
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Egypt, Niger Deepen Ties With New Political Consultation Deal
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, has paid an official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic, where he was warmly received by his Nigerien counterpart, Mr. Bakary …
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The federal government has announced that Nigeria’s total tax revenue for the first half of 2025 rose to N14.27 trillion, showing a big jump of 43 per cent from the …
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Sanwo-Olu Begs States to Partner Lagos on Food Production
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to all state governors across Nigeria, banks, development organisations, foreign embassies, regulatory agencies, local and international partners, and big players in agriculture to …
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Namibia Hosts Landmark Commonwealth Youth Dialogue
Namibia has welcomed young leaders from across the globe for a major Commonwealth youth dialogue, described as a historic event that puts the voices of young people at the Centre …
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UK Cuts Foreign Aid to Boost Defence, Africa Faces Hardest Hit
The United Kingdom has announced a major cut to its foreign aid budget, reducing it by 40% — from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3%. The move, which …
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The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent comments on delays in ambassadorial appointments, describing the party’s statement as “false,” “insulting,” …
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Tinubu Meets Dangote at State House, Restates Support for African-Led Energy Market
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday evening received billionaire industrialist and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a private meeting, underscoring the …
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Tanzania Seeks Belarus Support to Boost Local Drug Production
Tanzania has shown strong interest in working with Belarus to improve its pharmaceutical industry and reduce its reliance on imported medicines. This was made known by the Prime Minister of …
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Tanzania’s Gold Production Rises by 40% as Government Backs Small-Scale Miners
Tanzania’s gold mining sector has recorded a major boost in the last four years, with total gold production rising sharply from 18,210 kilograms in 2021 to 27,000 kilograms by 2025. …