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Save the Children
Source: Save the Children |

West and Central Africa: About 10 million children forced out of schools by worst flooding in recent years

While back-to-school season was expected to start at the end of September, all four countries are seeing masses of children missing out on the start of the school year

About 10 million children across four countries in West and Central Africa are currently out of school due to massive regional flooding, which has damaged and destroyed infrastructure and displaced nearly one million people from their homes, said Save the Children. The unprecedented heavy rains across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic…

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) conducted several “Help the Helpers” mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) sessions

Responding to a crisis can be overwhelming, often triggering a wide range of emotions and mental health challenges, such as anger, grief, anxiety, insomnia, and heightened stress. “We shed tears while helping the people affected by the floods. I was unusually shocked. I worked for over four to five days…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Training of Staff of Financial Reporting and Grants on Contingent Owned Equipment Reimbursement for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Peace Support Operations

The aim of the Course was to enhance the knowledge of the peacekeeping accountants of the Directorate of Financial Reporting and Grants in logistic functions

The Directorate of Financial Report and Grants began a five (5) days training on 7th -11th October 2024 on Contingent Owned Equipment for Peace Keeping Accountants.  The Course was coordinated by Nigeria Army College of Logistics and Management in Lagos, Nigeria. Economic Community of West African States in collaboration with the Nigerian…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Completes the Equipping of Ekok/Mfum Joint Border Post (JBP) Between Nigeria and Cameroon with the Installation of Acargo Scanner and Weighbridge Station

The security scanner when effectively utilized, will assist border officials with a more efficient means to examine and screen cargos along the corridor thereby reducing processing time and enhancing the security of all goods

In a bid to improve Integration, facilitate trade and encourage easy movement of persons and goods, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in collaboration with the African Development Bank embarked on the transformation of the border crossing at Ekok/Mfum border…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Nigeria: African Development Bank and partners agree to fast-track implementation of Special Agro Industrial Processing Zones program

The agreement emerged from a two-day meeting in Abuja, on 7 – 8 October, attended by senior government and bank officials and representatives of financing partners and the private sector

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has reached an agreement with participating Nigerian state governments to speed up implementation of a program designed to develop eight new agro-industrial zones in the country. The agreement emerged from a two-day meeting in Abuja, on 7 – 8 October, attended by senior government…

Aster DM Healthcare

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Source: Aster DM Healthcare |

24-Year-Old Nigerian with Rare and Life-Threatening Brain Tumor Successfully Treated at Aster Hospital Mankhool in Dubai

In the past 12 months, Aster Hospitals UAE treated over 650 international patients, including more than 275 from Africa

Brain tumors present a significant global health challenge, with over 300,000 new cases reported annually worldwide [1]. In 2020, Nigeria reported 1,798 new brain tumor cases, accounting for over 50% of the average five-year prevalence, indicating a troubling rise in incidence [2].  The annual incidence rate of brain tumors in Nigeria…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Stakeholders Unite for Final Validation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy Strategy

Proceeding with Dr. Patrick Karani's overview of the Africa Blue Economy Strategy (ABES), the technical talks will follow

Taking place in Abuja on October 14-16, 2024, is the Broad-Based Stakeholders' Final Validation Workshop for Nigeria’s Draft National Blue Economy Strategy. With funding from the Kingdom of Norway, this workshop brings together important players in an effort to verify the plan and promote long-term growth and development in Nigeria…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Hosts Regional Workshop on African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP)

This initiative is part of ECOWAS’ efforts to advance regional energy security through regional infrastructure such as the AAGP

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated a 4-day regional workshop to review and validate the Host Government Agreement (HGA) concerning the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project (AAGP). The event, held at Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, began on 8 October and is scheduled to conclude on 11…

State House Sierra Leone
Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone: Ambassadors And High Commissioner-Designate Bid Farewell to President Bio, Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, expressed his honor in presenting the diplomats to President Bio, acknowledging the completion of their parliamentary approval process

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally bid farewell to four newly appointed ambassadors and a high commissioner, following their successful parliamentary approval. The diplomats were presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, at the State House in Freetown. The diplomats…

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Source: The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business |

Unlock Limitless Potential across Multiple Sectors: the Canada-Nigeria Trade Expo 2024

The event is poised to provide an essential platform for strategic networking and participant partnerships

Alpha Oasis International, in collaboration with the City of Brampton and Toronto Business Development Centre, is excited to announce the Canada-Nigeria Trade Expo 2024. This annual event, scheduled for December 8 – 12 2024, in Toronto, Canada, aims to unveil numerous opportunities, fostering economic ties and the potential for multi-million-dollar…