The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has restated its commitment to the conservation and promotion of Nigeria’s plant genetic resources as a way to support the country’s …
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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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In northern Gaza, the desperation for food has reached a critical level, as hundreds of Palestinians were seen chasing a truck carrying flour in a frantic bid to secure something …
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Lagos Poultry Association to Launch Direct Sales in LGAs, Eyes N1,000 Crate Reduction in Egg Prices
In a move aimed at reducing the cost of eggs and other poultry products in Lagos State, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos chapter, has announced plans to establish …
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Mali Launches New Peace Charter, Moves Beyond Algiers Agreement
Mali’s transitional government has taken a major step in reshaping its national peace efforts with the presentation of a draft National Charter for Peace and Reconciliation. The document, which is …
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Al-Menfi Bans Unapproved Use of Mitiga Airport Presidential Lounge
The President of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, has ordered an immediate suspension of any unofficial use of the presidential lounge at Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli. The directive applies …
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Omoyele Sowore, Activists Lead Retired Police Officers’ Protest Over Poor Salaries and Pensions in Abuja
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, alongside other activists, on Monday led retired police officers in a protest in Abuja to demand …
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The Nigerian Army has destroyed 14 illegal refining sites and confiscated over 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products during a joint security operation carried out across the Niger Delta region. …
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The African Union (AU) and the Pan African Parliament (PAP) have agreed to work more closely together in order to solve ongoing problems facing the African continent—especially those related to …
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Burkina Faso Junta Abolishes Electoral Commission
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the abolition of the country’s electoral commission, saying it is too costly to maintain. The news, which aired on state-owned RTB television, marks the …