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May 27, 2026

Alerts issued to farmers on new deadly cassava mosaic virus

The demonstration plots, WAVE said, were meant to boost cassava productivity and improve disease management in the regions.

cassava
April 24, 2026

Nigeria to experience largest increase in food insecurity globally in 2026: Report

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises, released on Friday, said drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026.

Iranian drone attack on Bahrain
December 30, 2025

NES chair faults Nigeria’s 2025 economic management, seeks transparency, oil diversification

Mr Aminu urged the federal government to establish baseline performance indicators for quarterly assessment of reforms.

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November 1, 2025

Opposition vows not to recognise Samia Hassan as president, says vote ‘coup against Tanzanians’

The party claimed the election was rigged and vowed not to recognise Samia Suluhu Hassan as the East African country’s president.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
October 7, 2024

Water levels dropping in rivers worldwide, UN weather agency says

The report, published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), said global water levels have been well below the long-term average in the last five years.

Rivers waters
August 19, 2024

Mpox: Doctors warn Nigerians against consuming undercooked bush meat

The president of ARD-UITH, Yusuf Muhammed, told journalists on Monday in Ilorin that people should also avoid contact with dead animals as much as possible.

Monkeypox
July 8, 2024

FG reaffirms commitment to welfare of African descendants globally

The AFRIDU boss added that the summit would bring professionals in diaspora that would contribute to the continent of Africa.

April 11, 2024

UK suspends tariff for flower exports as business blooms in East Africa

The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers.

Rishi Sunak
March 20, 2024

UN appeals for support as millions face food insecurity in East Africa

According to data from WFP, the level of food insecurity in the eastern Africa region has increased by 95 per cent compared to November 2019.

Poor and hungry Africans
February 7, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa GDP forecast to double by 2040 to $4.5 trillion: Euromonitor

Rising consumption, commodity exports and foreign direct investment are expected to drive Africa’s economic growth.

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