Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
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Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
Uganda: Doctors Give Government 14 Days to Resolve Medical Intern Crisis
[Nile Post] The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has given government 14 days to resolve the standoff over the deployment and welfare of medical interns, warning that doctors will otherwise begin nationwide industrial action.
Ghana: Gh¢100m Fund to Drive Agricultural Transformation Launched
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has launched a GH¢100 million agricultural fund to support the government's agricultural transformation agenda.
Ghana: Health Ministry Denies Shortage of HIV Medicines in Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Health has rejected claims that Ghana is facing a shortage of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) used in the treatment of HIV.
EXPLAINER: What Tinubu’s new deep offshore tax incentives mean for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new tax incentive framework for deep offshore oil and gas projects, designed to attract up to $50 billion in fresh investment, accelerate stalled developments and increase Nigeria’s crude oil production. The post EXPLAINER: What Tinubu’s new deep offshore tax inc
NAICOM’s guidelines for foreign health insurance providers: Key compliance considerations for insurers and policyholders in Nigeria
Introduction On 31 March 2026, the National Insurance Commission (“NAICOM”) issued the Guidelines for the Operation of Foreign or International read more NAICOM’s guidelines for foreign health insurance providers: Key compliance considerations for insurers and policyholders in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments system circular: What banks, fintechs and investors need to know
Introduction Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. In response, the Central Bank of Nigeria read more The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments system circular: What banks, fintechs and investors need to know
WORLD IN BRIEF: Spotify to Label AI Artists, Iraq Sets US-led Coalition Exit, 16 Ohio Inmates Hurt by Lightning and other stories
Russia’s Novorossiysk port hit in major Ukrainian attack A large Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Russia’s Black Sea port read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Spotify to Label AI Artists, Iraq Sets US-led Coalition Exit, 16 Ohio Inmates Hurt by Lightning and other stories
Nigeria’s crude oil production down 4% in July — NUPRC
Nigeria’s crude oil production fell by four per cent month-on-month in July 2026, despite the country maintaining production above its OPEC quota for the third consecutive month, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The post Nigeria’s crude oil production down