Researchers detect pathogens, antibiotic resistant genes in aircraft toilets’ wastewater

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Toilets Australian-led research suggests that wastewater from aircraft toilet could serve as an early warning system for the global spread of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs. A statement released Monday by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, said the researchers analysed wastewater from 44 international flightsContinue Reading

ECOWAS Chairman solicits support to combat terrorism, enhance democracy

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By Mark Longyen Chairman ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio, has solicited deeper collaboration with fellow leaders to combat terrorism, enhance democratic governance, and invigorate intra-regional trade. He also urged member states’ leaders to forge a stronger partnership between ECOWAS and Mali, BurkinaContinue Reading

Tuggar urges deeper Nigeria–Germany cultural relations

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By Fortune Abang Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has underscored the need for investors to leverage Nigeria-Germany cultural ties to drive the country’s growth. Tuggar gave the advice while receiving the Salute Nigeria Initiative, organisers of the Nigeria-German Investment and Cultural Expo (NGICE), at the Ministry ofContinue Reading

ECOWAS: EBC’ll boost private sector potential for regional economic growth

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By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), scheduled to be officially unveiled in September, will unlock regional private sector potential and deepen economic growth. ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandjé Toure-Litse, stated this at a steering committeeContinue Reading

Germany urges Israel to explain journalist deaths

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Explanation Germany has called on Israel to provide a clear and transparent explanation following the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and four of his colleagues in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The demand came after the Qatar-based broadcaster announced that the journalists were killed when an IsraeliContinue Reading

NIDO Americas president emphasises importance of preserving African heritage

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By Fortune Abang Dr Oluwatomiloba Ademokun, Vice-President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) South Savannah Chapter, has emphasised the importance of promoting wellness among women and girls to preserve the African heritage. Ademokun, a Nigerian-American author, global public health diplomat and host of the Wellness Wahala Podcast, stressed theContinue Reading