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Turkey forges new economic policies but lira’s plunge continues
Nearly a month after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s re-election, his government is forging a new course in economic policy. Erdogan’s appointments of Mehmet Simsek to the post of leading the finance and treasury ministry, and of Hafize Gaye Erkan, a former Wall Street banker, as central bank chief, signalled his readiness to reverse course from his unorthodox policies. The new cabinet’s moves are to…
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Japan’s inflation stays above BOJ target, key gauge hits 42-year high
Japan’s core consumer inflation exceeded forecasts in May and an index excluding fuel costs rose at the fastest annual pace in 42 years, highlighting broadening price pressure that will keep the central bank under pressure to phase out its massive stimulus. The increase was driven by steady price hikes for food and daily necessities, suggesting a drag on consumption from…
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BREAKING: Court retains 17 elected Plateau LGA chairmen in office
The Plateau State High Court on Friday ruled that the elected local government chairmen of the 17 councils in the state should remain in office and ordered that status quo be maintained. It could be recalled that Governor Caleb Mutfwang, acting under the order of the state House of Assembly recently suspended all the council chairmen and councillors in the…
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ECOWAS Observation Mission meets Sierra Leone presidential flag bearers, expresses concern over reported violence
Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Head of the ECOWAS Observer Mission met separately in Freetown on Thursday with Sierra Leone’s presidential candidates or their representatives, as well as officials of civil society organizations, and underscored his appeal for peaceful elections on Saturday. Accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. Ansumana Ceesay, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security…
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Nigeria-made Indomie noodles safe for consumption – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday said that noodles produced in the country did not contain ethylene oxide or its metabolism. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a media briefing organised to present the outcome of its investigation on whether noodles produced in the country contained ethylene oxide. Adeyeye…
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President Tinubu will accelerate Nigeria’s healthcare reforms to achieve universal coverage – Beta Edu
The Presidential Health Reform Commitee on Wednesday Presented her Report on Key Policy Recommendations from the citizen led health Agenda. The event which took place at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja had Health stakeholders cut across WHO, FMOH, CHATHAM HOUSE, amongst others. Prominent among the keynote speakers and panelists was the APC National Women Leader, Dr Betta Edu, a member of…
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South Africa President Ramaphosa stresses country-led approach to energy transition
…urges flexibility, inclusivity South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced his views on the energy transition, emphasising the importance of a “country-led and owned” strategy. Speaking at the Financial Pact Summit in Paris, Ramaphosa highlighted the need to consider the experiences and challenges faced by poorer nations as the world undergoes the shift towards clean energy. Ramaphosa acknowledged that the…
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Modi tells Congress that U.S.-India ties represent ‘defining partnership of this century’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as he delivered a speech to Congress on Thursday, celebrating the growing ties and shared ambitions of the world’s two largest democracies. Modi made the rare address to a joint meeting of Congress on the same day President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host him for a state…
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DSS warns of possible terrorists attacks during Sallah festivities
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday in Abuja warned members of the public to be wary of terrorists’ attacks as they herald the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Spokesman of the agency, Dr Peter Afunanya stated that there are reports indicating plans of attack on worship and recreational facilities before and during the festivities. According to him, the reports are corroborated…
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George Akume seeks stronger bilateral relationship with British government
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has called for a deepened bilateral relations with British Government, particularly, in the area of security, agriculture and infrastructural development. The SGF made the disclosure when he received in audience the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, when the later paid him a courtesy visit in his…
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