The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a medical product alert regarding falsified semaglutides, a type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in certain countries. The …
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UNESCO raises global alarm on rapid soil degradation
by Editorby EditorUNESCO warns that 90% of the planet’s land surface could be degraded by 2050, with major risks to biodiversity and human life. At an international conference in Agadir (Morocco), Audrey …
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NIBSS Appoints Momoh as AfriGOPay CEO, Obasi Emerges COO
by Editorby EditorThe Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has announced important leadership adjustments at AfriGOPay, its payment solutions subsidiary. To enhance its executive team, AfriGOPay has named Mr. Aliyu Momoh as the …
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WHO Africa Releases Groundbreaking Guidance to Boost Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
by Editorby EditorThe World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has recently issued innovative new recommendations to enhance initiatives aimed at combating the increasing risk of sickle cell disease in the …
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Sanofi, Biovac spearhead polio vaccine manufacturing capabilities in Africa
by Editorby EditorSanofi and Biovac, a Cape Town, South Africa-based biopharmaceutical company, announced today their local manufacturing partnership to produce inactivated polio vaccines (IPV) in Africa. This agreement is designed to enable …
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UN Human Rights Chief urge continuous action against violations, abuses in Ethiopia
by Editorby EditorUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged immediate action to stop ongoing human rights violations in Ethiopia that are hindering reconciliation and peace efforts. Türk called on …
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Algeria signs Hosting Agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025
by Editorby EditorThe Host Agreement Signing Ceremony for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) occurred in Algiers on 15 April 2024. Hosted by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the …
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Naira Remains Calm Across FX Markets as Dollar Sales Rise by 94.46%
by Editorby EditorThe Naira has demonstrated impressive stability in foreign exchange markets, despite a substantial 94.46 percent increase in dollar sales. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is making continuous efforts to …
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FG to Integrate NIMASA, Naval Surveillance Systems to Enhance Security
by Editorby EditorThe Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed intentions to merge the surveillance systems of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy to enhance maritime security. …
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Nigerian Government Admits to N5.4 Trillion Oil Subsidy in 2024
by Editorby EditorThe Nigerian government’s acknowledgement of spending N5.4 trillion on oil subsidies in 2024 has generated significant debate and worry. This admission coincides with current deliberations on the viability of these …