Africa
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Mugabe removed as WHO goodwill envoy after outrage
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been removed as a goodwill ambassador, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on…
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Nigeria, Pakistan Joint Commision to be revamaped – President Buhari; Urges African leaders to speak with one voice to drive development agenda
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Istanbul said the Nigeria-Pakistan Joint Commission will be revamped as a veritable platform to…
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Authority gives Zuma deadline to make submissions on graft charge
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it had given President Jacob Zuma till Nov. 30 to make submissions before…
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Adesina to set up fund for young farmers, agripreneurs with US $250,000 World Food Prize money
US Vice-President praises Laureate, pledges more collaboration on food security “I am proud as the Governor of Iowa State…
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Eyes on Odinga as Kenya election board chief takes leave before vote
Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday said that he would announce a “way forward” the day before the presidential…
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World Food Prize Laureate says recognition motivates him to accelerate Africa’s agricultural transformation
Adesina, who spoke at a press conference ahead of the World Food Prize ceremony, also stressed the need to…
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AfDB seeks global support for Africa’s young farmers; Highlights agribusiness as solution to Africa’s youth unemployment
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has called for global support for Africa’s young farmers and “agripreneurs”, highlighting…
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Africa’s prosperity:Osibajo, Obasanjo, Mbeki, Dangote, task AfroChampions on job creation
For Africa to attain its desired goal in real growth and development, prominent African leaders and top entrepreneurs across the…
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Regional collaboration: Nigeria-Ghana sign MOU on maritime operations
In line with its vision to enhance regional integration to develop capacity, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA,…
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CCC Nigeria wins Global PR Award for NGO in Bulgaria
Nigeria’s Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has won the Golden World Award (GWA) instituted by the International Public Relations Association…
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Ex-Ekiti First lady bags UK University fellowship
Wife of the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has been appointed Visiting Senior Research Fellow…
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4th World Forum on Local Economic Development (LED), holds October 17-20
The City of Praia (Cape Verde) will host the 4th World Forum on Local Economic Development. Over 1,500…
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President Buhari receives Letter of Credence from Egypt, Republic of Benin and Mexico
President Muhammadu Buhari has, on Thursday, October 12, 2017, received Letters of Credence from H.E. Mr Asteem Muhammed Hanafi Mahmud…
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Dangote says “Sometimes it is just a matter of communication”
Financial Times editor Lionel Barber asked Nigerian business leader Aliko Dangote in a live interview at the FT Africa…
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Sportsbook MasterClass to map out key training principles at Gaming Africa
Chief Executive and Founder of Gaming Economics outlines the importance of training and how some jurisdictions are placing greater importance…
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Aliko Dangote shares secret of backward integration with investors: “Produce entire value chain”
At the Financial Times’ 4th annual Africa Summit (http://APO.af/qv2dZF) at Claridges in London, editor in chief Lionel Barber conducted…
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Marie Chantal Messier becomes Head Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Nestlé in Central and West Africa.
Marie Chantal Messier has been appointed Head, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs of Nestlé in Central and West Africa. She…
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Deadly viral disease known as ‘Monkey Pox’ hits Bayelsa State; Over 10 persons including a doctor quarantined
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA A new deadly viral epidemic known as “monkey pox” has hit Bayelsa State. Following the outbreak of…
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Saraki inaugurates Nigeria/Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday inaugurated the Nigeria-Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group and described the body…
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Cameroon: Seventeen killed following protests in Anglophone regions
Amnesty International has confirmed that at least 17 people have been killed by the security forces following protests in several…
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Senator Abba Aji intervenes, moves to secure release of jailed Borno IDPs leaders; 500 others protest in Niger Republic, want to return home
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters to late President Umaru Yar’adua, Senator Mohammed Abba Aji…
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The story of the G-class named “Otto”
One man, one G, one life’s work. That sums up the essence of an unprecedented global adventure. In 1988, when…
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Youth inclusiveness key to good governance, devt., Says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday said that giving young persons the opportunity to partake…
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Evangelist Bonnke returns to Lagos, Nigeria for ‘farewell message’
German Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, is set to return to Nigeria for a five-day crusade and a three-day multi-purpose ministers’…
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APCAfrica, Nigeria Chapter Meetings & Discourse holds Saturday
The Association of Political Consultants-Africa, APCAfrica, holds its meeting/discourse Saturday, September 23,2017 at 4pm. The programme holds at Best Western…
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