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Collaborate with Nigeria's private sector in research & innovation, VP Osinbajo tasks Nigerian armed forces at Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) passing out parade
Address by His Excellency Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, at the combined passing out parade for cadets of 64 Regular Course (Army, Navy, Airforce) 65 Regular Course (Navy and Air Force) and Short Service Course 44 (Army) where he...

CFTA Modalities on Goods and Services Adopted in Niamey
The sixth meeting of the Continental Free Trade Area Negotiating Forum (CFTA-NF) was held from the 5th to 10th of June 2017, in Niamey, Niger, followed by the third meeting of the Senior Trade Officials (STO) and the African Ministers of Trade...

At 50, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) expands research investment with the inauguration of 205.5 ha research farm
As the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (www.IITA.org) marks its 50th anniversary, the Institute today inaugurated a new research station in Ago-Owu in Osun state, Nigeria, as part of efforts to expand its research agenda and...

Diffa, Niger: hepatitis E outbreak highlights the lack of adequate water and sanitation conditions among displaced population
The current outbreak of hepatitis E in Diffa, declared by the Nigerien authorities last week, highlights the poor water and sanitation conditions in which the vast majority of the displaced and refugee population in the region are living, the...

Merck partners with UNESCO and African Union to empower Women in Research with the focus on “Infectious Diseases and Women Health”
Nine researchers from across Africa receive ‘Best Young Researchers Award’ and ‘Best Women Researchers Award.’ MARS 2016 contributes to Building Research Capacity in Africa to improve Women Health. MARS 2016 addresses Research in Francophone...

UNESCO Merck Africa Research Summit - MARS 2016 to Empower Women in Research with the focus on Infectious Diseases and Women Health
MARS 2016 contributes to Building Research Capacity in Africa to improve women health. MARS 2016 addressing Research in Francophone Africa for the first time. ‘Best African Woman Research Awards’ to be launched for the first time at UNESCO MARS...

Regional and global security challenges at the top of the agenda during NATO PA seminar in Antalya
08 May 2025 Leading legislators from NATO Allies and partner and guest delegations from across the Middle East and Africa convened in Antalya from 28 to 30 April for a high-level three-day seminar to foster closer dialogue and cooperation as...

Processed Milk, Yoghurt and Milk Powder Dominate the Africa Dairy Product Market by Revenue: Ken Research
According to a market research report titled "Africa Dairy Products Market Outlook to 2020 - Inclining Demand for Yoghurt and Ice Cream across Africa to Boost Dairy Product Market" (http://APO.af/WchP5L) by Ken Research (www.KenResearch.com)....

EUCAP Sahel Niger: New Head of Mission Appointed
EUCAP Sahel Niger was launched in 2012 to support capacity building of the Nigerien security actors. The mission provides advice and training to support the Nigerien authorities in strengthening their security capabilities. It contributes to the...

Amyloglucosidase Market Prominent Vendors Research Report by Radiant Insights
San Francisco, July 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amylases are digestive enzymes used to break down starch into smaller units of sugar through hydrolysis. They are naturally present in fungi and other bacteria. They are present in fruits to fasten...

Rapidly growing outbreak of meningococcal disease in Niger
From 1 January to 10 May 2015, Niger’s Ministry of Public Health notified WHO of 5,855 suspected cases of meningococcal meningitis, including 406 deaths. This is a rapidly growing outbreak with some unprecedented features. Suspected cases have...

Africa: FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Malian Refugees in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-011-051180 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Proposal submission...

Africa: FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Nigerian Refugees in Niger
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-005-050779 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, January 29, 2015 Proposal submission...

Putting the right inputs in the hands of Niger’s farmers
Niger now has a total of 783 input shops covering over half of its agricultural villages27 June 2013, Niamey/Rome - A five year, € 6 million multi-donor initiative to intensify agriculture has achieved yield increases of up to 100 percent in over...

Africa: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Malian Refugees in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger and Nigerian Refugees in Niger
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-009-049268 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 Proposal submission...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Malian Refugees in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger and Nigerian Refugees in Niger
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-009-049268 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 Proposal submission...

REPEAT – Migrants Demand Equal Rights on Eve of Parliament’s Return
TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the eve of Parliament’s return, massive, colourful actions will take place in eight cities across Canada, demanding equal rights and permanent resident status for all migrants and rejecting the racist...

REPEAT – Migrants Demand Equal Rights on Eve of Parliament’s Return
TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the eve of Parliament’s return, massive, colourful actions will take place in eight cities across Canada, demanding equal rights and permanent resident status for all migrants and rejecting the racist...

Migrants Demand Equal Rights on Eve of Parliament’s Return
TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the eve of Parliament’s return, massive, colourful actions will take place in eight cities across Canada, demanding equal rights and permanent resident status for all migrants and rejecting the racist...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Malian Refugees in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-13-006-017577 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Proposal submission...