Africa Nigeria The first fibre optic cable manufacturing plant in West Africa was inaugurated in Ogun State; named Coleman Wire and Cable Fibre Optic Company, the plant was built by wire and cable manufacturer Coleman Technical Industries Ltd
Africa Nigeria Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 33,9% in October due to high food prices such as maize, rice and cooking oil
Africa Nigeria The country is facing one of its worst food crises with more than 30 million people expected to be food insecure next year, an increase of one third compared to this year
Africa Nigeria The country is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to safeguard its democracy - stated the House of Representatives - and is seeking to adopt a national policy framework on AI
Africa Nigeria The floods that occurred in 2024 caused the loss of some 855.629 tonnes of food, the latest FAO estimates reveal; at the end of September, the data showed almost 2,5 million hectares of farmland directly affected by the weather phenomenon