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President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...
Ex-Nigerian President Buhari Passes Away at 82
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari passed away Sunday in London at 82 years old, President Bola Tinubu officially announced. Buhari, who held Nigeria’s presidency from 2015 until 2023, died while undergoing medical care at a clinic...
Former Nigerian Leader Passes Away
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Nigerian head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away following an extended battle with illness, according to an official announcement by the nation's government. Buhari, a retired military general, briefly governed Nigeria...
Halal Food Market Size to Hit USD 6.49 Trillion by 2034
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
Ottawa, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global halal food market size stood at USD 2.74 trillion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 2.99 trillion in 2025 to around USD 6.49 trillion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 9% from 2025 to 2034,...
Oktopost Expands to Africa, Partnering with Kakanyo to Equip Local Businesses with B2B Social Media Marketing Solutions
EIN Presswire
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July 14, 2025
New partnership empowers African businesses with advanced social media management and employee advocacy tools for enhanced engagement and revenue growth LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oktopost, the leading B2B social...
Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...
Recyclable Beverage Packaging Market 2025 Sustainability and Growth Insights
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
Ottawa, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global recyclable beverage packaging market size stood at its 2025 level and is projected to reach its 2034 level, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence...
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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July 3, 2025
A Nigerian national pleaded guilty recently to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded elderly and vulnerable consumers across the United States. According to court documents, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, 41, was a member of a...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
House Chairperson, Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Mikateko Mahlaule Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile...
Moisture Analyzer Market Projected Expansion to $2.27+ Billion Market Value by 2030 with a 3.8% CAGR
EIN Presswire
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July 30, 2025
U.S. was the major shareholder in 2020 in the North America moisture analyzer market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Allied Market Research published an exclusive report, titled, “𝐌𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭...
Uber Creative Advertising Agency Launches 5-Year Plan in Nigeria
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
NIGERIA, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UK-based advertising company Uber Creative Advertising Agency has officially signed a five-year strategic partnership agreement with the Nigerian government, aiming to boost the development of the...
Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South...
Trump introduces new tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) In April, US President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African countries, ending the duty-free access these nations previously enjoyed under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This act had...
Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...
SEC, Quidax Bring Together Top Banks, Asset Managers to Drive Digital Assets Adoption in Nigeria
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
L-R: Anya Edmund Duroha Chairman, African Founders Launchpad; Buchi Okoro, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quidax; Pascal Maguire, Sales Director for Africa at Fireblocks; Ajibade Laolu Adewale, Chairman of the Committee of E-Business...
Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and...
Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...
Choputa's Ancient African Supergrains are an Innovative Non-GMO Option for US Breakfast Tables
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
Bellingham, WA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Non-GMO Project announced today that Choputa is the latest recipient in its Equitable Transfer Program (ETP). Choputa will receive funding to support the costs associated with renewal for...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria boasts capacity of over 600,000 barrels per day
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, boasting a refining capacity of over 600,000 barrels per day (around 0.5% of global refining capacity), has gained international recognition, partly due to widespread media coverage. Initially...
Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin...