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3 months ago Politics

Current global estimates, risk factors, and knowledge gaps for Hepatitis E virus (HEV): A scoping review

Figures Abstract Hepatitis E virus (HEV) remains a leading cause of acute viral hepatitis globally, particularly in South Asia and Africa. However, epidemiological prioritization is hampered by fragmented data and discordant disease burden estimates. Following JBI and PRISMA-Sc guidelines, we condu…

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3 months ago Politics

Economic evaluation of anti-malarial drug policies across presidential regimes in Nigeria: A comparative analysis from 1999 to present

Figures Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, accounting for substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic loss. Successive administrations have implemented various anti-malarial drug policies aimed at curbing this endemic disease. This study applies…

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The Conversation Africa Pending

3 months ago Politics

African countries are signing bilateral health deals with the US: virologist identifies the ‘red flags’

The United States is signing bilateral health deals with African countries. By the end of February 2026, deals worth US$19.8 billion had been signed in new health funding. Of this amount, the US has committed US$12.2 billion and African countries US$7.5 billion. Eighteen African countries have sign…

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The Conversation Africa Pending

3 months ago Politics

Africa needs 50 million new homes, but building is bad for the environment: how to finance ‘green’ solutions

The future of housing raises some serious environmental concerns. Construction has been linked to 39% of global carbon emissions, and the concrete industry alone is responsible for 8% of the world’s greenhouse gases. Solutions will be especially useful in Africa, because so much building still need…

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Protothema.gr Pending

3 months ago Technology

Curtain falls on Golden Dawn appeal trial: 13 years for organization leadership — See the sentences in detail - ProtoThema English

The Court of Appeal, which tried the case of the criminal organization Golden Dawn at second instance, has just announced its decision on the sentences. With its ruling, the court maintained the same penalties that had been imposed in the first trial on members of the leadership of Golden Dawn. Spe…

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My Modern Met Pending

3 months ago Politics

Discover the Remarkable Finalists of the 2026 Sony World Photographer Awards

This vessel was used for many years to transport people and goods between East and West Azerbaijan, but due to the gradual drying of Lake Urmia, it is now stranded on the salt flats. (Photo: Hossein Sadri Nobarzad, “Untitled,” Iran, Islamic Republic Of, Shortlist, Professional Competition, Environm…

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The Punch Pending

3 months ago Politics

'BRT staff harassed me for exposing bus shortage', says Lagos TikToker

A Lagos-based TikToker claims she was harassed while documenting long queues and severe bus shortages at the Ikorodu BRT terminal, highlighting the daily struggles faced by thousands of commuters along one of the state’s busiest transport corridors. “I got harassed on the queue because I spoke up,”…

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RTE Pending

3 months ago Politics

Missiles and movies: How Trump is appealing to his base online

Over the past few days, the White House has been posting a series of highly stylised war videos on social media. The clips combine real footage of US military operations in Iran with scenes from Hollywood films, video games, sports broadcasts, and even Spongebob Squarepants, edited together with dr…

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The Punch Pending

3 months ago Politics

Construct Benin–Lagos railway to ease traffic, Reps urge FG

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to commence the construction of the Benin–Lagos railway corridor as part of efforts to address the growing insecurity and traffic congestion along the busy highway linking the two cities. The resolution followed the adoption…

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The Punch Pending

3 months ago Politics

FG nullifies appointments of Benue college provost, registrar, bursar

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State, to immediately nullify the appointments of its Provost, Registrar, and Bursar over alleged violations of established regulations. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, obtained …

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The Punch Verified

3 months ago Politics

Wike pledges cooperation with FCT council chairmen

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to work hand-in-hand with the six newly elected Area Council chairmen, stressing that political differences will not obstruct development in the capital. The minister made the promise on Wednesday in Abuja when the council lea…

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The Punch Pending

3 months ago Politics

PDP factions get nod to settle convention dispute out of court

Justice Biobele Georgewill, led a three-man panel of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, granted all parties involved in the elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party leave to settle. The matter has, therefore, been adjourned sine die on the resolution of the c…

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Abcnews.com Pending

3 months ago Politics

Young people expect little change as Republic of Congo heads to presidential election

Young people expect little change as Republic of Congo heads to presidential election Voters will be heading to the polls to vote for a president in the Republic of Congo on Sunday but the outcome seems to be a foregone conclusion as the country's longtime leader Dennis Sassou N'Guesso faces little…

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The Punch Verified

3 months ago Business

8 MT5 Features That Most Traders Have Never Touched but Could Completely Change Their Results

Most retail traders in Nigeria use MT5 like it is only a place to open and close trades. They check a chart, drop an indicator, place a position, and repeat the cycle. It works, but it is often slow, reactive, and full of guesswork because they never explore the tools that actually make the platfor…

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The Punch Pending

3 months ago Politics

Lagos, NGO train health educators in improved maternal care

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, in partnership with the Maternal and Reproductive Health Collective, has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for health educators across the state to strengthen community engagement, improve health literacy and increase the use of primary health…

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3 months ago Business

France’s Canal+ teases new partnerships with Sky and Google as it hails ‘transformational year’

France’s Canal+ teases new partnerships with Sky and Google as it hails ‘transformational year’ French media powerhouse Canal+ has revealed new partnerships with Sky, Google Cloud and OpenAI as it published its 2025 preliminary financial results in what the broadcaster described as a “successful an…

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Variety Pending

3 months ago Politics

Canal+ Tops Guidance on Profit and Cash, Strikes AI Deals With Google Cloud and OpenAI, Seals Sky Drama Pact as MultiChoice Turnaround Plan Takes Shape

Canal+ reported full-year 2025 results that topped its own guidance on profitability and cash flow, even as MultiChoice, the African pay-TV giant it acquired last September, posted a 6% revenue decline and continued to lose subscribers. The company also unveiled partnerships with Google Cloud, Open…

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Wired Pending

3 months ago Politics

Meta Ramps Up Efforts to Disrupt Industrialized Scamming

With organized, industrial-scale scamming causing a multibillion-dollar crisis around the world, Meta announced new account protections on Wednesday aimed at flagging potentially suspicious activity to users as early in a scam interaction as possible. The company also shared details about a recent …

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The Punch Verified

3 months ago Politics

Lagos Assembly recommends relocating Makoko residents to Epe

The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro be relocated to the Agbowa area of Epe in Lagos State. PUNCH Online obtained a statement from the Assembly’s Public Affairs Directorate indicating t…

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3 months ago Technology

Truck somersaults on Otedola Bridge, causes traffic gridlock

Commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway faced a morning of intense gridlock following a mechanical mishap involving a Mack truck at the Otedola Bridge on Wednesday. The incident, which began as a minor battery failure, escalated into a total road blockage when the vehicle overturned during a priva…

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