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USA Nigeria
IPOB remains terrorist group, despite EU, US stance – Presidential aide
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has described as inconsequential the recognition accorded the Indigenous People of Biafra by some foreign nations as a non-terrorist group, despite Nigeria’s recent proscription and designation of the group as a terrorist organisation. Obono-Obla also disclosed that ...
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Cina Hong Kong
British lesbian wins Hong Kong visa rights in legal bid
A British lesbian on Monday won the right to live and work in Hong Kong with her partner in a landmark legal decision that could reduce more hurdles for same-sex couples in the city. QT, as she is referred to in court, entered into a civil partnership in Britain in ...
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Nigeria
TINAPA woos local businesses
The Management of TINAPA Business Resort Calabar says it is encouraging local businesses to own shops and business outlets to boost activities in the resort. Mr Ayiba Ayiba, Managing Director of the Resort, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Calabar that this was part of measures ...
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Nigeria
Ice Prince, Seyi Law, others receive Achievers Awards
Popular Hip-hop singer Ice Prince and a veteran comedian Seyi Law, have been honoured with the “Peace Achievers Awards” by the Peace Ambassador Agency, an organisation that promotes national peace. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo received the awards at the 6th anniversary of the annual Miss ...
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USA Venezuela Nigeria
U.S expands travel ban to include N’ Korea, Venezuela
The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban to include people from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad. The White House said the restrictions follow a review of information sharing by foreign governments. The BBC reports President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on the matter late on Sunday. “Making America ...
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Algeria
Fraude sur les importations industrielles : Des dispositifs ANSEJ-CNAC comme passerelle
Après les produits dits de large consommation qui leur ont permis de se sucrer allègrement et en toute quiétude, bien des années durant, les «chasseurs» de bonnes affaires à l’import ont, ces derniers années, jeté leur dévolu sur un nouveau créneau qui rapporte tout aussi gros : les achats industriels ...
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Francia
Ouyahia met à l’index les petits emprunteurs de l’Ansej et de la CNAC
Voilà bien des années que le pouvoir algérien s’efforce, sans succès, à «revisiter» l’évidence illusionniste, cette théâtralité fortement désuète, aux fins de l’adapter à l’air du temps. Devant les députés rassemblés, jeudi dernier, au théâtre parlementaire pour les besoins du vote du plan gouvernemental, Ahmed Ouyahia, ce grand maître de ...
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Portogallo
Advogados contra nova lei de branqueamento de capitais
O Conselho Regional de Lisboa da Ordem dos Advogados deliberou por unanimidade que a nova lei de combate ao branqueamento de capitais não se pode aplicar aos advogados. Nova lei, em vigor desde 18 de setembro, obriga os advogados a denunciar clientes por suspeitas de lavagem de dinheiro.
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Portogallo
Ferrovia 2020: Investimentos no setor ferroviário atingem o pico entre 2017 e 2018
O programa Ferrovia 2020 vai acelerar o ritmo de investimentos entre este ano e 2018. Daqui a um ano, segundo as previsões da IP - Infraestruturas de Portugal, já estarão 4% do volume das obras concluídos, mas, mais importante que isso, é que 75% estarão já em obra ou em ...
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Brasile
Quase metade da população do Brasil não tem acesso a saneamento básico adequado
De acordo com o Atlas Esgotos, para cumprir as necessidades da área urbana do país, eram necessários 150 mil milhões de reais em investimento.