Tag: africa
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We are committed to building environmentally-aware generation – Tik ToK
TikTok says it is at the forefront of giving its community the platform to help drive awareness and advocacy around sustainability and climate action. Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok Content Operations Lead for TikTok in Africa, said this in a statement on Wednesday. She that TikTok was committed to playing an active role in building an environmentally-aware…
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European Union should let Africa be – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
This week is crucial for the socio-economic and political development of Africa and her advancement of her strategic interests in the comity of nations. The African parliamentarians, Ambassadors, diplomats and Ministers of government (inclusive of Nigerian parliamentarians, Ambassadors, diplomats and Ministers) are meeting this week with their European counterparts in Maputo, Mozambique, to, inter alia,…
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More than 116m people living with mental health conditions in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that more than 116 million people are estimated to be living with mental health conditions in Africa.
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How 58 million Africans ‘ll face extreme poverty In 2022- UNCTAD
Following an expectation that Africa’s economic activity would expand by a moderate 2.7% in 2022 and 2.4% in 2023, as a result of a rebound of 5.1% in 2021, 58 million Africans will be thrown into extreme poverty. This was revealed by the United Nations Conference On Trade And Development (UNCTAD), in its 2022 report.…
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Why Ethiopia suspended visa on arrival, new ways to apply – FG
The Federal Government says Ethiopia’s suspension of its “visa on arrival” to non-resident foreigners at all entry points is due to insecurity, especially regarding its current political situation. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Francisca Omayuli, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
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What I advised Davido to do – Akon
African-American singer, Akon, has revealed how he advised Nigerian sensation Davido to return back to Africa to make his music He noted that he gave the advice when Davido was trying to be a rapper in America.
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Blue Economy: International Seabed authority restates support to Nigeria, Africa
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has restated its commitment to assist Nigeria and other African countries in the exploration of deep-sea resources to boost their blue economy.
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Evolution of Young Nigerian Writers – Adaeze Atuegwu
Africa, especially Nigeria, is well-known for producing some of the greatest writers in the world. From the days when icons like Chinua Achebe, Ben Okri, Flora Nwapa, Wole Soyinka, Buchi Emecheta, Sefi Atta, and Cyprian Ekwensi placed the country on the world map forever, commanding international respect as writers to be reckoned with, the country…
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China advocates rule of law to tackle substandard products in Africa
Wu Peng, Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, has stressed the need for the Rule of Law to tackle issues about substandard products in Africa. Wu said this at his interactive session with African Journalists under auspices of the China Africa Press Centre (CAPC) Programme 2022,…
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High Commission denies targeted killing of Nigerians in Kenya
The Nigeria High Commission in Kenya has denied a media report alleging the targeting and killing of Nigerians in the East African country. In a statement issued in Nairobi on Saturday, the Commission described the story as a concoction replete with falsehood. It urged the public to refrain from interfacing with faceless groups or individuals…