November 21, 2024
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Nigeria partners with Chinese firm in $1.2 billion deal to refurbish gas plant for aluminium smelter.

Nigeria partners with Chinese firm in $1.2 billion deal to refurbish gas plant for aluminium smelter.

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The Nigerian government has entered into a $1.2bn (R21.67bn) contract with Chinese state-owned engineering company (CNCEC) to upgrade a critical gas processing facility that supports domestic aluminium production, according to the petroleum ministry. The agreement between CNCEC and BFI Group, core investor in the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, constitutes the inaugural step in rejuvenating…

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Senegal Battles Floods, Economic Hardship as Parliamentary Elections Loom

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In the lead-up to its parliamentary elections, Senegal is facing a dual challenge posed by devastating floods and economic struggles. The floods have severely affected northeastern villages, resulting in widespread displacement and loss of livelihoods. Senegal is confronting economic difficulties, comprising subdued growth, widening fiscal gaps, and possible delays in IMF financial support, casting uncertainty…

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Nasarawa West's newly elected LG chairmen promise to advance rural areas in line with Gov. Sule's development goals.

Nasarawa West’s newly elected LG chairmen promise to advance rural areas in line with Gov. Sule’s development goals.

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By Yahaya Idris The newly elected Local Government Chairmen in Nasarawa West, Nasarawa State, are committed to carrying out projects that align with Governor Abdullahi Sule’s development plan, emphasizing rural community growth. Our correspondent conducted separate interviews with local government chairmen, outlining their key priorities and initiatives for the next three-year term. Pharmacist Ahmed Baba…

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Yusuf M. Dantalle, Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC)

IPAC Chairman Yusuf Mamman Dantelle Marks Another Year

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BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. In life and its activities, it is better late than never, as Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle, Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and National Chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), marked another year on October 25, 2024. The commemoration, initiated at the party level within the household, expanded to other…

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Two Sudan paramilitary generals face UN sanctions for key roles in war against military

Two Sudan paramilitary generals face UN sanctions for key roles in war against military

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By Yahaya Idris The United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions on Friday against two generals in Sudan’s paramilitary force, who played key roles in the conflict with the military, characterized by ethnically motivated attacks and atrocities. In mid-April 2023, Sudan descended into conflict as tensions between military and paramilitary leaders in Khartoum and other regions,…

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