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South-South Governors Driving Niger Delta Devt: Promises, Challenges, Road Ahead
L-R: Gov. Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State; Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State; Gov. Douye Diri, Bayelsa State; Gov.Bassey Otu, Cross Rivers State, and Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta StateThe Niger Delta ...
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Niger becomes the first African country to eliminate river blindness
Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and the fifth worldwide, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).
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ECOWAS leaves doors open for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as decision to leave comes into effect
The decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by the three member states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comes into effect today, January 29, 2025, but the ...
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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formally withdraw from ECOWAS
The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday, the culmination of a yearlong process during ...
Happy Ghana14d
Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger from ECOWAS takes effect
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially announced the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective January 29, 2025. ECOWAS emphasized ...
Toronto Star14d
The ‘Mona Lisa’ will get its own room under a major renovation of the Louvre
The renovation project, branded “Louvre New Renaissance,” will include a wide new entrance near the Seine River, to be opened by 2031, Macron said in a speech from the room where Leonardo da ...
New Hampshire Union Leader17d
After 30 years, Bedford tries again for a new fire station
In the firefighting and emergency response world, time equals lives. And Bedford Fire Chief Scott Hunter hopes the time is finally right for a new fire station. Although Bedford has prioritized ...
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West Africa’s junta-led nations announce deployment of a joint force as extremist violence spikes
(AP Photo, File) DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper21d
Botched Local Content Initiative: Meter Producers Eye Ghana, Benin, Niger, Others
Local meter producers in Nigeria are eyeing the regional electricity market in Ghana, Benin, Niger, Chad ... Meter Asset Provider (MAP), and self-funded metering initiatives by the DisCos.
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Ghana's recognition of Alliance of Sahel States with Gbevlo Lartey appointed as special envoy to cause diplomatic tension?
Ghana has recognized the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a regional bloc formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to address shared security concerns, promote economic development, and enhance ...
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Niger explosion death toll hits 98
Death toll from Saturday’s fuel tanker explosion in Niger State has reached 98, with 69 injured and 20 shops razed. On Monday, the Federal Government said victims still battling for life had ...