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Nigeria
Christmas: Nigeria needs divine guidance, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said the immediate priority of his administration was to alleviate poverty in the country. He said he planned to achieve this by stimulating the economy. Buhari disclosed this in his Christmas message to Nigerians made available to journalists. He assured Nigerians that the Federal Government ...
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Nigeria
My top priority remains alleviating poverty, says Buhari
• Seeks divine intervention to overcome challenges President Muham-madu Buhari insisted yesterday that his immediate priority is to alleviate the poverty of Nigerians by quickly stimulating the economy. He therefore urged citizens not to lose hope, but seek divine intervention for the nation to overcome its challenges. Buhari, in his ...
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Nigeria
Recession: Not business as usual this Christmas
For those in the business of buying and selling, especially during the Yuletide, the lingering economic recession assailing the country has taken the shine off the usual thrills associated with the festivities as the purchasing power of most Nigerians have been adversely affected, reports Ibrahim Apekhade Yusuf For the average ...
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Senegal
Jerusalem orders to cancel all aid programs to resolution co-sponsor Senegal
Senegal's UN Ambassador Fode Seck has been outspoken in the past about the Palestinians, supporting increased aid and international support.
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USA
Mosul crisis two months on: Humanitarian needs severe among displaced people in and out of camps
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: IraqPeople in retaken areas of Mosul city are also highly vulnerable, in urgent need of drinking water, food, and trauma care. Current displacement by the crisis has risen to 110,000 people. IN NUMBERS 110,000 PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY DISPLACED 85% OF ...
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Brasile
Brazil Allows Foreign Students to Stay and Receive Work Visas
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Just in time for Christmas this year authorities announced that foreign undergraduates or postgraduates in Brazil may work legally in the country. The measure is also valid for students who have already finished the courses and intend to stay in ...
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Cina Nuova Zelanda
China beckons for environmental entrepreneur
The founder of the Unmask Palm Oil campaign and recent University of Auckland Business graduate Ben Dowdle has been awarded...
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Egitto
Business: Let's leverage on our Middle East connection
This region does not feature much in our day to day conversations. In our curriculum, Mesopotamia, the cuneiform and the Pyramids of Egypt are mentioned. There could be more pyramids in Sudan than Egypt, only that no one talks about them.
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Kenya
Business: Local assembler to hit Kenyan roads with sleeker model
His idea of a no-frills SUV customised for the Kenyan, and generally African, terrain was welcome, but many had reservations, considering the failures that Kenya has had in building its own brand of vehicles.
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Kenya
Business: Hoteliers bet on religious tourism to boost earnings
It is for this reason that tourism players are keen on having the ministry's recovery strategy encompass religious tourism. The Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC ) says both religious and medical tourism are emerging sectors that can be exploited.