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admin - February 11, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Sets To Accelerate Ranching Policy – Livestock Development Minister

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin Kwara State. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has disclosed that the Federal Government is set to accelerate National Ranching Policy to improve livestock production, reduce insecurity and ensure economic prosperity. The Minister who made the disclosure at a high-level Stakeholders’ engagement and Poultry Summit by Poultry […]

admin - February 11, 2026

MALAWI: WFP Reaches Over 823,000 People With Food and Cash Assistance

By Smile Hamilton The World Food Programme (WFP) says more than 823,000 people across Malawi have so far been reached with food and cash assistance as part of ongoing efforts to cushion vulnerable households from hunger and climate-related shocks. WFP Country Director for Malawi, Hyoung-joon Lim, said the support is part of a […]

admin - February 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Senate Reopens Electoral Debate, Clears Conditional e-Transmission of Results

By Ameenat Hamzat Nigeria’s Senate has reversed an earlier decision that excluded electronic transmission of election results from the ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act, approving a revised provision that allows digital transfer of results under defined conditions. The resolution followed an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, where lawmakers reconsidered the clause governing […]

admin - February 11, 2026

KENYA: Cabinet Endorses KSh4.7 Trillion Budget, Releases KSh4.1 Billion for Drought Response

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto yesterday chaired a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, approving key policy and budgetary decisions, including the endorsement of the KSh4.7 trillion 2026/27 national budget. The Cabinet also approved KSh495.7 billion in transfers to county governments to support devolved services and development. On drought mitigation, […]

admin - February 11, 2026

NIGERIA: FG, JOHESU Reach Deal As Union Suspends 84-Day Strike

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has resolved the prolonged industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), with the union suspending its 84-day nationwide strike following a conciliation meeting with government representatives. In a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, JOHESU, signed […]

admin - February 10, 2026

MALAWI: MACRA Urges MultiChoice Malawi to Review DStv and GOtv Prices

By Smile Hamilton The Acting Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Mayamiko Nkoloma, has asked MultiChoice Malawi, the operator of DStv and GOtv services in the country, to review its pricing in order to make the services more affordable to many Malawians. According to a statement published on MACRA’s official […]

admin - February 10, 2026

NIGERIA: Woro Community To Receive Relief Materials From Red Cross Society.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Woro Kwara State. In the spirit of giving hope to the hopeless villagers of Woro community in Kiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, after the deadly incident that claimed the lives of over 200 villagers last Tuesday, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in collaboration with International Federation of Red […]

admin - February 9, 2026

MALAWI: Spanner Malawi Triumphs in Eating Challenge Against Billy G

By Smile Hamilton Spanner Malawi has continued to draw public attention through his popular food-eating challenge, after defeating Billy G from Joni in a closely watched contest held on Tuesday. The challenge aimed to demonstrate that having a big stomach does not necessarily translate into the ability to eat faster or consume more […]

admin - February 9, 2026

Kenya Reaffirms Commitment To Global Partnerships

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic engagement with the international community to drive shared prosperity. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during the New Year Diplomatic Briefing, the President said global partnerships are key to delivering Kenya’s $38 billion transformation programme. “We welcome investment partnerships […]

admin - February 9, 2026

KENYA: Government Prioritises Skills Development To Match Global Labour Demand

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei says the government has placed skills development at the centre of national growth to align Kenya with the evolving global labour market. Speaking during the Third Nyeri National Polytechnic International Research and Innovation Conference and Skills Expo, Koskei said […]