UN Women decries onslaught on Afghan women’s rights
The UN Under-Secretary-General and UN-Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, has decreed the comprehensive onslaught on women’s rights in Afghanistan. Bahous said in a.
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Transportation
NIMASA D-G says NIIA critical to harnessing Nigeria’s economy
The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has a crucial role to play in fully harnessing the country’s economic potential, the Drector-General of.
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Russian Central Bank welcomes step to unblock Russians’ assets
The Bank of Russia, on Wednesday, said it welcomes any steps to solve the problems with the blocked assets of Russians. The Bank.
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Buhari says $547m from 5G auction will fund development projects
By Our Correspondent President Muhammadu Buhari says the $547 million generated from the 5G spectrum auction would further fuel developments in Nigeria. Buhari.
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Chinese Govt. cautions EU to treat Taiwan issue cautiously
China strongly opposes any official interaction between the European Union and Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, said on Tuesday. It, therefore,.
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EIB approves $233m loan for Tunisia’s food security, electricity
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved 220 million euro ($233 million) loans for Tunisia to boost its food security and electricity supply..
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Niger’s President honours on 4 Nigerian governors
President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic has honoured Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State with one of the country’s highest national awards. The governor’s.
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Science & Technology
Astronomers find 2 potentially habitable exoplanets
Since the beginning of space exploration, humanity has wondered whether there is life beyond earth or if there are any other planets suitable.
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Twitter users vote for Musk to step down as CEO
Billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk, has launched a Twitter poll asking users whether he should resign as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the.
Law / Crime
Court jails man for stealing vegetable oil
An Upper Area Court in Jos, on Monday, sentenced a 35-year-old trader, Musa Mohammed, to one-year imprisonment for stealing two bottles of vegetable.