October 17
Uganda: UWA launches National Wildlife Conservation Education Strategy to Boost Conservation Efforts
Nile Post
The strategy will be implemented in collaboration with various partners, including the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, NGOs, and international conservation agencies. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives
Nile Post
A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Read more »
Uganda: Students Tipped On Menstrual Hygiene and Management
Nile Post
This initiative, launched at Kids Pioneer Primary School and funded by the Kids of Africa Organization, aims to equip learners--particularly girls--with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Economic Transformation Impossible Without Energy Overhaul - Experts
Vanguard
Experts in the energy sector have warned that it will be impossible for Nigeria to achieve the type of economic transformation that it desires with current energy statistics. Read more »
Nigeria: Conflicting Rulings - Fubara Invokes 'God's Judgment' On Compromised Judges
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Apparently miffed by obvious conflicting judgments from the courts, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invoked God's judgment on some judges who allegedly collects… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Police Officers Seek Improved Pension,
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..Urge withdrawal of officers from private homes Read more »
Nigeria: Conflicting Rulings - Fubara Calls for Divine Judgment On Corrupt Judges
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... Nigeria collapsing due to inconsistent court rulings, cleric warns Read more »
Nigeria: Fake, Substandard CNG Cylinder Causes Explosion At Nipco Station--Management
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The management of NIPCO Gas Ltd. has attributed the explosion at its CNG station in Benin, Edo State, to a fake and substandard Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinder installed in a… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAC Distributes N1.3trn to FG, States, LGs
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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.298 trillion among the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Senate Passes Vote of Confidence in Akpabio
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The Senate has passed a vote of confidence in the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Allow Independent Candidacy Scales Second Reading
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The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), to provide for… Read more »
Nigeria: Rate Hikes Insufficient to Curb Inflation - Lcci
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says rate hikes alone will not curb inflation without first resolving the challenges in the real sector. Read more »
West Africa: Nigerian Businesses Face 2,560 Cyber Attacks Weekly, Says Cscs
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-SEC committed to secure digital environment, DG Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Cost of Living Fueling Voter Apathy, Political Parties Cry Out
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Political Parties under the umbrella of Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC have bemoaned the rising cost of living in the country, saying the development is largely responsible for… Read more »
Nigeria: ADP Presidential Campaigner, Defunct PPA Collapse Structure Into APC
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Director General of the Presidential Campaign Council PCC of Action Democratic Party ADP, Erelu Kemi Elebute-Hally and some national leaders of the defunct Progressive Peoples… Read more »
Nigeria: LP Members Jubilate As INEC Obeys Court Order Invites Abure
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Members of the Labour Party, LP, are in a jubilant mood following the invitation of the party's National Chairman, Julius Abure, by the Independent National Electoral Commission,… Read more »
South Africa: Inaugural Meeting of the GNU Clearing House Gets Off to a Good Start
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The inaugural meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism, which was established to resolve policy disagreements within the 10-member parties, got… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Leads Charge for Ethical Leadership in Local Government
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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged municipal councils to adopt the new Code for Ethical Leadership in Local… Read more »
South Africa: North West Government to Take Service Delivery Programmes to Communities
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The North West Provincial Government will provide services to residents of several municipalities on Friday, 18 October 2024, as part of its Accelerated Service Delivery Programme… Read more »
South Africa: Shelter Indaba Addresses Needs of Trafficking Survivors
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Participants at the 4th National Shelter Indaba have stressed the urgent need for enhanced training for non-profit organisations (NPOs) working with victims of trafficking. Read more »
South Africa: Call for Proactive Regulations in the Media Sector
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The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has called for proactive regulations to deal with matters of platform accountability, competition and cases of acquisitions in the… Read more »
South Africa: Public Warned Against Swimming in Water Canals
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The Department of Water and Sanitation and the Vaalharts Water User Association (WUA) have warned communities living near water canals against swimming or conducting any… Read more »
South Africa: Dedicated Team Dispatched to Mandeni After Another N2 Highway Crash
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KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has dispatched a highly dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate to Mandeni, following another horrific… Read more »
South Africa: 4th National Shelter Indaba Pioneers Solutions for GBV Survivors
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The 4th National Shelter Indaba has highlighted the urgent need for effective shelter solutions for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »
South Africa: MEC Chiloane Concerned As 25 Learners in Bronkhorstspruit Fall Ill After Consuming Snacks
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Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed serious concern over a foodborne illness that broke out this morning at Mshuluzane… Read more »
