As the world observed World Gorilla Day, wildlife conservation NGO Wild Africa has called on Nigerians from all walks of life—policymakers, conservationists, …
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News: The Trio Behind Comercio Partners’ Rise in Africa’s Investment Landscape
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsRather than following the traditional route of a single-founder firm, Comercio Partners emerged from the shared vision of three industry experts — …
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Africa: Tanzania Shuts Down Largest Homegrown Social Network, Jamii Forums for 90 Days Over Content Dispute
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Tanzanian government has ordered a three-month suspension of Jamii Forums, the country’s largest homegrown social networking platform, citing allegations of “misleading …
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News: Customs Foils Smuggling Attempt, Seizes Live Scorpions and Hundreds of Snakes at Lagos Airport
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIn a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Murtala Muhammed Area Command has intercepted a shipment containing …
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Africa: Nigeria’s Meteorological Agency DG Anosike Says Reliable Weather and Climate Data Key to Sustainability Reporting
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, held …
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Africa: Uganda Considers Hiring Locomotives from Kenya to Boost Mombasa Cargo Movement
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIn a bid to improve regional trade and enhance efficiency along the Northern Corridor, Uganda is exploring the option of hiring locomotives …
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News: West Africa Emerges as Key Transit Point in Global Cocaine Trade Linked to Balkan Networks
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsWhat may appear as ordinary shipments of cocoa husks leaving West African ports often conceal a far more illicit trade. Recent investigations …
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News: India’s Indus Towers Expands Footprint into Africa, Targets Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIndus Towers Limited, India’s second-largest telecom infrastructure firm, has unveiled plans to extend its operations into Africa, with Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia …
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Africa: Qatar Tightens Visa Rules for Nigerians Over Rising Overstay Cases
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Qatari Ministry of Interior (MOI) has introduced new visa regulations for Nigerian travelers, citing concerns over frequent cases of overstays. Under …
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Africa: Only 200 to 300 Cross River Gorillas left in the wild as Trail cameras capture Silverbacks at Afi Mountain
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsTrail cameras have captured elusive Cross River gorillas in Nigeria’s Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary and Mbe Mountains, providing the first photographic evidence …