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Ethiopia mulls turning Addis Ababa into African healthcare hub
Ethiopia intends to position Addis Ababa as a leading African healthcare hub, including for specialised medical care and medical tourism. This was made known…
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China develops rice gene that combines earlier maturity with higher yield
Chinese scientists have identified a rare gene variant that could help rice mature earlier, while maintaining or increasing yields. The discovery was made by…
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Bangladesh advances China fighter jet purchase plans
Bangladesh has made significant progress towards acquiring Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets and attack helicopters to modernise its air defence capabilities. Zahed Ur Rahman, information…
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Nigeria’s envoy to India presents letters of credence
By Fortune Abang Amb. Saidu Muhammad, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India has presented his Letters of Credence to Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New…
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Ukraine Embassy unveils exhibition on independence, culture
By Maureen Okon The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has unveiled an exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Eastern European…
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ECOWAS sub-region remains Africa’s most stable amid existential threat — Commissioner
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the sub-region is the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities, notwithstanding…
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Ukraine embassy marks 35th independence anniversary, reaffirms struggle for freedom
By Maureen Okon The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria on Sunday marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, describing the occasion…
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Chinese rating agency affirms Afreximbank’s AAA rating for second year
By Okeoghene Akubuike China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd. (CCXI) has affirmed the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)’s AAA issuer credit rating with a…
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Ethiopia’s digital ID system to boost GDP by 7% — PM
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said the country’s national digital identification system (Fayda) has the potential to increase gross domestic product (GDP) by…
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S/Africa unveils gov’t-business partnership to boost jobs, growth
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the third phase of the government-business partnership, aimed at creating one million jobs and raising annual economic…