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The Nigerian government has announced plans to enroll at least 44 million Nigerians into the National Health Insurance Scheme by 2030 as part of new measures to expand financial protection and reduce out-of-pocket spending on healthcare. This comes as the country faces significant health financing challenges, with out-of-pocket spending accounting
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening health financing in the country, with a target to enroll at least 44 million Nigerians into the National Health Insurance Scheme by 2030. This commitment is part of efforts to reduce the country's heavy dependence on out-of-pocket
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The minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali, has expressed appreciation to security and other stakeholders for their tireless efforts to ensure the safety of passengers, workers, and train facilities in the ongoing operations to restore the damaged tracks and coaches after the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna Train on August 26th.
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Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Transport General Authority, Saleh Al-Jasser, recently inaugurated the global head office of FedEx Express in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion in the Middle East. The new office will oversee FedEx operations in Saudi
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Iraqi Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi met with his Omani counterpart Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Maawali in Salalah to discuss developing transport and logistics infrastructure and enhancing integration between ports and airports. The talks focused on cooperation in digital transformation and modern communication applications, as well as opening direct air
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The Gulf Green Mobility Forum, organized under the patronage of Sheikh Salim Mustahail Al Mashani, brought together ministers and experts from the GCC countries to promote environmental sustainability in the transport sector and encourage the use of clean and alternative energy solutions. The forum, hosted by Oman's Ministry
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The Niger Delta region has been called upon by Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Senator Lokpobiri made this appeal during the 60th birthday and book launch of King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama
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Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has welcomed the conviction and imprisonment of Simon Ekpa, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for terrorism-related offences and tax fraud by the Paijat-Hame District court in Finland. The court found Ekpa guilty of terrorism, inciting
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The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Hon. Uche Nnaji, has charged the newly inaugurated National Coordinator on Energy Efficiency Innovation and Certification (NCEEIC), Hon. Chijioke Emmanuel Nwadavid, to prioritize sustainable energy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister emphasized the importance of
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Canadian Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, completed a 6-day visit to Brazil and Colombia, seeking to diversify Canada's international markets and support sustainable economic growth across the Americas. The visit included meetings with government and business leaders, focusing on trade cooperation, investment, and sustainable energy. Key Takeaways:
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The Office of the President in Ghana has issued a directive restricting government officials from attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York without prior clearance from the Chief of Staff. This move is part of President John Mahama's "Resetting Ghana" agenda aimed
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The board of the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has approved a long-awaited capital increase, bolstering the state-owned logistics company's operational capabilities and supporting its ambitious growth in regional and international logistics markets. The strategic investment, which will raise ESL's funding tenfold from 20 billion birr
