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Nigeria: Charting the Course - Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality By 50% in Ekiti State

9 hours 12 minutes ago
[Nigeria Health Watch] In this week's feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming the state's health sector. Through leadership, active engagement with citizens, data-driven innovation, and strategic partnerships, Ekiti State has achieved tremendous results: halving neonatal and under-5 mortality rates, reducing teenage pregnancies by 36%, and expanding access to family planning by 30%.

Gambia: Farmers Predict 'Poor Groundnut Harvest '

9 hours 23 minutes ago
[The Point] As President Barrow and delegations continue on Meet the People's Tour, farmers in the Jokadou District of the North Bank Region (NBR) have called for government intervention as they described the 2024 farming season especially groundnut as 'poor'.
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Gambia: Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health

9 hours 23 minutes ago
[The Point] The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add that the country is on track but quite far from the meeting Sustainable Development Goal target.
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Liberia: Sanctioned Senator Twehway Wants U.S. Stay Out of Liberia's Politics

9 hours 50 minutes ago
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Sanctioned Senator Bill Twehway has urged Liberia's Ambassador-designate to the U.S., Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, to demand that Washington stop interfering in Liberia's internal politics, citing U.S. sanctions as a breach of the country's sovereignty.

Mali: Terrorists From Mali, Burkina Faso Now in Northwest, Niger State - Senate

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[Vanguard] The Senate yesterday raised the alarm that terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso, who operate under the aegis of Lakurawa, have invaded Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, other states in the north-west and Niger State in the north-central, saying the trend now had an international dimension.
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Coach B.I: Africa’s top sports creator setting trends in media

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… as one of Africa’s most influential sports content creators. … brands, spanning industries from sports to luxury. These collaborations … demonstrating the potential of sports content to drive meaningful … 2025 AFCON As Africa’s digital sports media continues to …

Coach B.I, Africa’s Game Changer In Sports Media

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… of the top sports content creators in Africa, he has … with top brands across the sports, lifestyle, and entertainment industries … looking to connect with Africa’s vast sports fanbase. Through these … shaping the future of sports content consumption in Africa.

National Sports Ireland captain Caelan Doris on four-man shortlist for world player of the year The 26-year-old number eight led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of Ireland’s Six…

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By PA Sport Staff Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men’s player of the year. The 26-year-old number eight led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of …

MMTC Ohio Simplifies Medical Marijuana Card Process with Telemedicine

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MMTC Ohio leverages telemedicine to make securing a medical marijuana card simple and convenient for all Ohio patients. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Ohio (MMTC Ohio) …
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Global Vehicle Storage Unit Market to Reach US$ 22.85 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 5.89% | Astute Analytica

9 hours 19 minutes ago
CHICAGO, NY, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 was valued at 𝐔𝐒$ 𝟏𝟑.𝟔𝟒 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 and is poised to achieve a market valuation of 𝐔𝐒$ 𝟐𝟐.𝟖𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐, registering a robust …

Technology makes soccer games intelligent

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… ;connected smart soccer" technology. Technical analysis showed that … the defensive player. The technology serves as a valuable … connected smart soccer" technology is being adopted in an … "The smart soccer technology acts as a data collection …

CII clarifies VPN controversy, issues guidelines on technology usage

10 hours 50 minutes ago
… concerns, particularly the use of technology for blasphemy and immorality. “There … ensure the responsible use of technology while preventing misuse. Authorities should … national solidarity. Restricting access to technology is not a solution; instead …
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Africa: It's a Deal - Wealthy Nations Pledge Not to Build New Unabated Coal-Power Plants

8 hours 16 minutes ago
[IPS] Baku -- Of all fossil fuels, coal has had the most serious and long-term effects on global warming. When burnt, coal releases more carbon dioxide than oil and gas, producing an estimated 39 percent of the global carbon dioxide emissions. Yet, coal is still the number one energy source, providing nearly 40 percent of the world's electricity.

Africa: Amayo Announces Debut CD Release

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[Afropop] Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas and a key figure in bringing Afrobeat to global audiences, will announce his debut solo album tomorrow AM: Lion Awakes will be released Jan 17. Drawing from his Nigerian Edo heritage and Kung Fu practice, the 5-track album blends Afrobeat rhythms with stories that connect African and Chinese traditions.
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Africa: Madagascar's Huge Ocean Algae Bloom Was Caused By Dust From Drought-Stricken Southern Africa

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[The Conversation Africa] Scientists have found new evidence that desertification, potentially linked to global warming, leads to large amounts of nutrient-rich dust landing in the sea, causing ocean algae to grow rapidly. Biological oceanographer John A. Gittings and an international group of researchers have found an example of this phenomenon in the Indian Ocean south-east of Madagascar.
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Nigeria: FG to appeal Court judgment on Ogun trade zone dispute

7 hours 21 minutes ago
… China and Nigeria, which Zhongshan invoked after Nigeria allegedly breached … .” Bwala reiterated that Nigeria remains committed to studying … proceedings under the China-Nigeria BIT, which culminated … remains committed to defending Nigeria’s interests. “We …

Ghana hands over reconstructed Nigerian High Commission building to Nigeria

7 hours 55 minutes ago
… relationship between Ghana and Nigeria, built on shared values … relationship between Ghana and Nigeria transcends diplomacy; adding … Touching on the reconstructed Nigeria High Commission building, Mr … “This explains why the Nigeria High Commission has remained …

EU lauds Enugu on Nigeria Solar-for- Healthcare Project

8 hours 10 minutes ago
… first to key into the Nigeria Solar-for-Health  Project … to public healthcare facilities across Nigeria. Head, Green and Digital … Economy Section, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Inga Stefanowicz, … power sector development in Nigeria, looking at the entire …

Nigeria’s Development Goals Unattainable Without Women — Fayemi

8 hours 13 minutes ago
… , Erelu Bisi Fayemi, says Nigeria cannot expect to achieve its … Jasiri, Fayemi said while Nigeria may achieve some of its … phenomenon isn’t peculiar to Nigeria alone, alluding to the … s participation in governance in Nigeria, indicating that it has reached …

Peter Obi Has Passion To Make Nigeria Work – Enugu Catholic Bishop

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… Obodo said the problem with Nigeria is corrupt leaders. He … who donated ₦20 million, said Nigeria can feed itself if the … done. He explained that if Nigeria invests in production, hunger will … I have consistently maintained, that Nigeria can feed itself if we …
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