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NPHCDA releases N260m to establish 40 additional PHC facilities in Niger
Tribune Online
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September 18, 2024
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has released N260 million to the Niger State Government for the establishment of 40 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across Niger State in addition to the existing ones. The...
Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso Set to Introduce New Biometric Passports Follwing ECOWAS Exit
Bella Naija
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September 18, 2024
Three West African countries, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are preparing to roll out new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from the West African regional political and economic union, ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African...
The Niger road explosion
Tribune Online
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September 18, 2024
IN a horrific accident last week, 48 persons were burnt beyond recognition on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State. The tragic incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 8, when a truck heading to Lagos with over 50...
Mali, Niger announce common biometric passport to consolidate ECOWAS exit
Biometric Update
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September 16, 2024
The three Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all led by military regimes – have unveiled plans to introduce a shared biometric passport to facilitate movement among their citizens. Just last week, Burkina Faso launched its own new...
Mali, Niger scramble for international aid to deal with dire...
Modern Ghana
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Mali has called on the international community for aid to deal with the fall-out of severe flooding which has hit the country in recent weeks. Over 40 people have died and thousands more are displaced. Neighbouring Niger is facing a similar...
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to launch biometric passports after withdrawing from ECOWAS
Techpoint Africa
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September 16, 2024
Malian junta leader Assimi Goita has announced that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will introduce new biometric passports to strengthen the new Sahel alliance following withdrawal from the West African bloc. He stated that in the coming days, a new...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to launch new biometric passports
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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September 17, 2024
“In the coming days, a new biometric passport of the [alliance] will be put into circulation with the aim of harmonising travel documents in our common area,” Malian junta leader Col Assimi Goïta said in a televised address on late on Sunday. Col...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to issue biometric passports from ...
Modern Ghana
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will soon introduce new biometric passports issued by their new alliance, after their withdrawal the West African Ecowas bloc earlier this year. Mali's leader said Sunday that the three countries would soon be putting...
Schengen visa rejections increase for African travellers amid stricter EU policies
Mail & Guardian
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September 23, 2024
Europe’s poor efforts in improving legal mobility pathways for Africans have left many, including governments, disillusioned about migration cooperation between Africa and Europe.) Photo by DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP via Getty Images) Africans face a...
Mali, Burkina and Niger to launch biometric passports under new alliance
The Malaysian Star
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September 15, 2024
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will introduce new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from a West African bloc in favour of a new Sahel alliance after military leaders seized power in all three countries, Mali's leader...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Juntas To Launch New Biometric Passports Amid Break From ECOWAS
Arise News
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September 16, 2024
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, three West African nations now led by military juntas, are set to introduce a new biometric passport as part of their formal withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move signals...
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rollout biometric passports
Business Insider Africa
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September 16, 2024
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to introduce new biometric passports as part of their exit from a West African bloc, Reuters reported. The junta-led countries have formed a new Sahel alliance (Alliance of Sahel States) following military...
Mali, Burkina, Niger to unveil new passports
Punch
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September 16, 2024
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will soon launch new biometric passports, Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, said on Sunday, as the junta-led states look to solidify their alliance after splitting from regional bloc ECOWAS. The three Sahel...
Mali, Burkina and Niger to launch new biometric passports
Voice of America
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September 16, 2024
Bamako, Mali — Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will soon launch new biometric passports, Mali's military leader Colonel Assimi Goita said Sunday, as the junta-led states look to solidify their alliance after splitting from regional bloc ECOWAS. The...
Largest piece of Mars on earth fetches millions
The Warnambool Standard
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July 17, 2025
The 25kg rock named NWA 16788 was discovered in the Sahara Desert in Niger by a meteorite hunter in November 2023, after having been blown off the surface of Mars by a massive asteroid strike and travelling 225 million kilometres to earth,...
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to launch biometric passports under new alliance
Channel News Asia
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September 15, 2024
BAMAKO: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will introduce new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from a West African bloc in favour of a new Sahel alliance after military leaders seized power in all three countries, Mali's leader said on...
Foreign Office 'do not travel' list of 17 countries UK government says to avoid
Wales Online
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September 10, 2024
A new list has been revealed of the 21 "worst countries" for UK tourists. As the anticipation for next year's holiday season gains momentum, the World Population Review put forward a startling index titled the "worst places to visit" for those...
The 21 'worst countries' to visit with 17 already carrying 'do not travel' Foreign Office warning
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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September 10, 2024
A new report has revealed the "worst countries" for UK tourists, with a mix of expected and surprising nations making the list. As Brits gear up for their holiday plans next year, the World Population Review has released its rankings of the "worst...
Foreign Office list of 17 countries Brits 'must not travel to'
The Mirror
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September 9, 2024
A shocking new list has unveiled the "worst countries" for UK tourists - with some unexpected, as well as some unsurprising, entries. Just before the holiday rush for next year picks up, the World Population Review has dropped a ranking of the...
Sanwo-Olu Unveils ₦500bn Food Security Initiative, Partners Governors and Elumelu
City 105.1 FM
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July 24, 2025
The Lagos State Government has launched a ₦500 billion Produce-for-Lagos Off-taker Guarantee Fund to boost food production, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday at...