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ELEGBORO, CLERICS PRAY AS IJEBU-JESA CELEBRATES NEW YAM FESTIVAL 2022

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, HRM Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye led the way on Wednesday 27th July as he was joined by clerics from across the three religions to offer …

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11 October 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on the international community to honour their commitments to support the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti. [...]

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Ethiopia: UN Report Warns of Food Security Crisis in Ethiopia Despite Promising Harvest Prospects

11 October 2024

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Despite promising prospects for the 2024 main Meher season crops, planted last June and July in key producing regions, the United Nations (UN) warns of a challenging food security situation in Ethiopia due to a series of adverse shocks. [...]

Kenya: Govt to Levy Taxes On Paybill Numbers By Christmas

11 October 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government will begin levying taxes on all paybill numbers starting December 2024 to enhance tax compliance. [...]

Nigeria: Oil Marketers to Buy Products Directly From Local Refineries - Federal Govt

11 October 2024

[Leadership] The implementation committee of the Federal Government on the sales of crude oil and refined products in Naira has explained that government unbundled the monopoly of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to allow independent petroleum product marketers to purchase Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol, directly from local refineries. [...]

Nigeria: Marketers Now Free to Buy Petrol Directly From Dangote - FG

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Economic Overview - Zooming in On Education, Health

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[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has achieved significant advancements in education and health development over the past year, as highlighted by newly elected President Taye Atske-Selassie during the joint session of the 4th tenure of the House of People's Representatives and the House of Federation. [...]

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Ghana: Utag Embarks On Strike Over Galamsey

11 October 2024

[Ghanaian Times] The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) yesterday started an indefinite strike across its 15 branches nationwide to protest against illegal mining popularly called galamsey. [...]

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11 October 2024

[Daily News] The government, through the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), aims to increase integrated financial services access to 80 per cent of citizens by 2028. [...]

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11 October 2024

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11 October 2024

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11 October 2024

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10 October 2024

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Kenya: Revamped China-Tanzania Relations Affirm Suluhu's Eastward Strategy

11 October 2024

[Capital FM] Tanzania has emerged as a key partner in China's East African strategy, as bilateral ties between the two countries expand beyond infrastructure development to include significant military cooperation. A Beijing military base on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast has solidified the relationship, reflecting a deepening partnership under President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration. [...]

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11 October 2024

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11 October 2024

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11 October 2024

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Uganda: Museveni Makes Case for Investment in Uganda

11 October 2024

[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored investors to take advantage of Uganda's economic potential and boost its exports. [...]

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11 October 2024

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11 October 2024

MSF says 'no body allowed to get in or out' in Jabalia as Israeli strikes across enclave kill dozens of Palestinians. [...]

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11 October 2024

Israeli forces are attacking UN peacekeeper troops in southern Lebanon. [...]

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11 October 2024

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11 October 2024

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11 October 2024

European Leagues and FIFPRO to lodge antitrust complaint against FIFA as reports suggest players face risk of burnouts. [...]

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Hezbollah’s member of parliament discusses Israel’s ongoing aggression in Lebanon and the group's significant setbacks. [...]

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11 October 2024

North Korea says flights are an 'irresponsible and dangerous provocation' as Seoul denies sending drones. [...]

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13 April 2023

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21 March 2022

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