October 15
Nigeria: Bill to Establish Nigerian Coast Guard Scales Second Reading in Senate
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The sponsor said the bill sought to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard to be charged with the responsibility of securing maritime zones within Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe's Family Refutes Dispute Over Late Banker's Assets, Father's Involvement
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The family denied any family battle over the late Herbert Wigwe's estate. Read more »
Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy's Alleged Role
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Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Urges Airline Operators to 'Treat Nigerians Well', Serve Local Dishes
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The minister decried how some foreign airlines lift Nigerian Passengers with outdated aircraft while using the most modern ones in other countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Annual Inflation Rate Rises After Two Months Consecutive Fall
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The September 2024 Headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.55 per cent compared to the August 2024 headline inflation rate. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Begins Disbursement of Interest-Free Loans to 302 Farmers - Official
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The beneficiaries had received government-sponsored training in various agricultural ventures. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 18m Residents for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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According to Mr Bowale, 85 per cent of people from nine months to 44 years will be given Yellow Booster doses while other vaccines will be administered too. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Girls Are Pretty, Boys Are Ugly - Gen. Muhoozi Says in Latest Attack On Kenya
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The Chief of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has once again mocked Kenyans in his never ending 'attacks' directed at his East African… Read more »
Kenya: U.S.$3.7 Million Allocated for Phase Two Trial of Rift Valley Fever Vaccine
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The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Wellcome Trust, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is set to launch the first Phase 2 of Rift Valley Fever vaccine-ChAdOx1… Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Workers At Higher Risk of Trauma From High-Stress Environments
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Kenyan healthcare workers have been on the frontline of some of the most challenging situations, the country has faced over the years; however, despite their dedication to saving… Read more »
Kenya: 3 Days Inclusive Schools Education Conference Kicks Off in Nairobi
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The Inclusive Schools Education Conference 2024 has officially commenced in Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Akpabio Advise Nigerians to Go for Free Food Whenever They See One?
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In a video clip, a voice that sounds like Mr Akpabio says, "Times are difficult, and wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself." Read more »
Nigeria: Many Nigerian Lawmakers Consume, Trade in Hard Drugs - Senator
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The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture
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"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Red Rail Will Transport Up to 500,000 Commuters Daily - Sanwo-Olu
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The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration's transportation legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase - Cardoso
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Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace, Festus Keyamo and the Sad Reality of Nigeria's Aviation Sector [opinion]
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The frustration and anger I feel towards Air Peace is overwhelming. The airline's constant disregard for its customers and audacity in offering solutions that, in essence, put more… Read more »
Nigeria: Danjuma Launches Own Airport, Hotel As Nigeria Govt Hands Over Kashimbila Power Dam to Firm
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The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Permits - Fashola Wants Lagos to Reduce Charges, As Sanwo-Olu Extends Amnesty to Building Owners
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This is as Mr Sanwo-olu announced an extension of amnesty to owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals in the state to 31 December. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Allow Use of Hard Drugs in Their Homes, Offices - Senator
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The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Collapse a 'National Shame' - Peter Obi
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"This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels," Mr Obi said. Read more »
Uganda: NUP Supporters Face Death Penalty After Pleading Guilty to Terrorism Charges - Legal Expert
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Dr Benson Tisasirwe, a legal expert and lecturer at Makerere University, highlighted the gravity of the situation, explaining that terrorism, being a capital offense, carries… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Supports Inclusive Cooperation Among Nile Basin Countries
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Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reiterated Monday that Egypt supports cooperation among Nile Basin countries, which must be based on inclusiveness and… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda, EAC Vow to Promote Trade Ties
New Times
The East African Business Council (EABC), East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and the Government of Rwanda have declared a commitment to boost intra-EAC trade as well as trade… Read more »
Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda's Popular Twin Lakes
New Times
Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New… Read more »
