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The Federal Court of Canada has reaffirmed the decision of a Senior Immigration Officer to refuse permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds to Collins Isibor, a Nigerian national. The court ruled that the officer's reasons for denying the application were reasonable and did not demonstrate an elevated
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Egypt, the African continent's gateway, is fully prepared to form partnerships with US companies to expand their operations in Africa, according to Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi. Speaking at the "Egypt-US Policy Leaders Forum" in May 2025, Badawi highlighted the country's
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The Federal Government has lined up several activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the events will reflect on ECOWAS' journey, honor its founding fathers, and outline the future path of integration,
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In a move aimed at tackling security challenges in the West African region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have agreed to work together following consultations between the two bodies. This decision comes after the AES member states withdrew from ECOWAS
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Zimbabwe has swiftly responded to a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa's Gauteng Province by imposing an immediate ban on imports of live cloven-hoofed animals and related products. The drastic measure aims to prevent the highly contagious viral disease from spreading to the country'
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Nigeria's solid minerals sector is experiencing a significant upsurge in revenue and investor interest, driven by the Tinubu administration's policy framework. According to Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the sector attracted over $800 million in processing projects in 2025, with revenue generated
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The Ministry of Interior has addressed concerns about a social media campaign spreading misinformation about obtaining Thai citizenship and registration status through the "White Thai Card" system. The campaign claimed that individuals could easily apply for Thai nationality, register to buy real estate, and work in the country.
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The Singapore Government is taking steps to mitigate the effects of the current economic situation on its youth population. The youth unemployment rate in Singapore remains one of the lowest among developed economies, with a rate of 4.7% for residents below 30 years old at end-2024. The government has
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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and Thai Armed Forces Chief Songwit Noonpakdee met in Beijing to discuss military cooperation between the two nations. The meeting highlighted the strong traditional friendship between China and Thailand, as well as the solid foundation of their military cooperation. The two leaders expressed their commitment
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The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing insecurity and boosting its anti-crude oil theft and maritime security operations with the acquisition of several platforms, including ships and helicopters. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, spoke at the 69th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Navy in Abuja,
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The latest developments in Ukraine's ongoing conflict came as Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss priority reforms for strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the G7 Finance Track meeting in
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has embarked on a two-day visit to New Delhi, during which he will meet with Union ministers to seek central support for key infrastructure development, renewable energy, and water resource management projects in the state. Naidu's visit is aimed at mobilizing
