Getty Images Aliko Dangote made his money through sugar and cement Petrol production at Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote’s $20bn (£15.5bn) state-of-the-art oil refinery ought to be some of the best business news Nigeria has had in years. But many Nigerians will judge its success on two key questions - firstly: "Will I get cheaper petrol?" Sorry, but probably no - unless the international price of crude drops. And secondly: "Will I still have to spend hours watching my hair turn grey in a hypertension-inducing fuel queue?" Hopefully those days are gone but it might partly depend on the behaviour of what Mr Dangote calls "the oil mafia". For much of the time since oil was first discovered in Nigeria in 1956, the downstream sector, which includes the stage when crude is refined into petrol and other products, has been a cesspit of shady deals with successive governments heavily involved. It has always been impossible to follow the money, but you know th...
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## Health Benefits and Risks of Eating Papaya Seeds You Must Know Papaya seeds, often discarded, are packed with nutrients and have potential health benefits. However, they also come with certain risks. Understanding these benefits and risks can help you make an informed decision about incorporating papaya seeds into your diet. ### Steps 1. **Health Benefits**: - **Digestive Health**: Papaya seeds contain enzymes that aid digestion and help combat parasites. - **Antioxidant Properties**: Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, they help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation. - **Liver Health**: Studies suggest that papaya seeds can help detoxify the liver and improve its function. - **Anti-Bacterial Properties**: They have been shown to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi. 2. **Risks**: - **Potential Toxicity**: Consuming large amounts can be toxic and may cause side effects such as nausea and digestive issu...
Tanzania 🇹🇿 has accomplished 128% food security, enabling it to export surplus food produce to neighbouring countries ~ Business Insider In 2023, Tanzania exported agricultural products worth 2.3 Billion USD which was 10% higher than the estimate for 2021 The country currently ranks 8th largest exporter of Agricultural Products by Value in Africa Tanzania also has the 3rd largest positive Balance of Trade in Africa (that is, the difference between exports and imports) in Agricultural Trade With exports worth 2.3 Billion USD, Tanzania's value of imports for Agricultural Products is estimated as 1.1 Billion USD That's a Trade Balance of 1.2 Billion USD; and ranks 3rd highest in Africa after Côte d'Ivore 🇨🇮 and South Africa's 🇿🇦 estimates Tanzania's largest agri-exports are CASHEW NUTS and RICE while WHEAT is the main agri-based import by Value
Angry crowds throw mud and eggs at King and Queen of Spain An angry crowd threw eggs, insults and mud at Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia during their visit to Valencia, where more than 200 people have died in devastating floods. Queen Letizia was also seen crying meeting those affected by the devastation.
Pofuna kuonetsesa kuti mafuta a galimoto maaka diesel akupezeka m’malo onse omwetsera mafuta m’dziko muno, bungwe la National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) lati galimoto 40 zonyamula mafuta tsopano zafika m’dziko muno kuchokera ku doko la Beira m’dziko la Mozambique. Malinga ndi Mkulu nkhani ku bungwe la NOCMA, a Raymond Likambale, atinso panopa galimoto zina zokwana 70 zatenga kale mafuta a diesel ndipo zinyamuka ku Beira nthawi ili yonse ulendo obwera ku Malawi. Poonjezera apo palinso sitima ina yapa mtunda yomwe yapita ku Nacala kukanyamula diesel okwana malita 1.6 million kuonjezera pa sitima ina yomwe yatsitsa kale malita ena 1 million ku malo osungila mafuta ku Matindi m’boma la Blantyre,” atero a Likambale. Iwo ati pamene galimoto zikunyamula mafutawa ku Beira mdziko la Mozambique, zinanso zikunyamula mafuta ku Tanzania, ndipo pali chiyembekezo choti mafuta ayambanso kupezeka mosavuta masiku angapo akudzawa.
US CENTCOM announces deployment of B-52 bombers to Middle East amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel
The United States military announced on Friday that it would deploy additional forces and equipment to the Middle East in light of rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Pentagon Spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated: “In keeping with our commitments to the protection of U.S. citizens and forces in the Middle East, the defense of Israel, and de-escalation through deterrence and diplomacy, the Secretary of Defense ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft, and several U.S. Air Force B-52 long-range strike bombers to the region.” Ryder noted that the deployment of forces would coincide with the departure of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the region, which arrived in the region in August. Ryder said the deployment of the additional forces builds on “the recent decision to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to Israel, as well as DoD's sustained Amp...
Live news Uploaded at 15:41 5 September 2023 Getty Images Copyright: Getty Images Anti-retroviral therapy trials are expected to begin in Denmark before the end of the year, with a drug that could prove to be a long-awaited cure for the AIDS virus. The results of preliminary laboratory tests carried out by two teams of Australian scientists in collaboration with their colleagues from Denmark are encouraging about the hope of finding a cure. An Australian study clearly shows that the Oncologic drug venetoclax has the ability to detect "cells" in the human body that are adversely affected by the virus. Next year, in addition to Denmark, trials of the drug will also begin in Melbourne, Australia. Meanwhile, pills with the trade name VENCLEXTA were originally developed to fight blood cancer. It was approved in the United States in 2016 and since then, according to doctors, it has already helped thousands of cancer patients. There are currently around 40 million people living with...
Getty Images Copyright: Getty Images One of the longest-serving presidents in Africa has appointed new military leaders on the same day the army took power in neighboring Gabon. President Paul Biya of Cameroon has made major changes to his country's defense ministry and armed forces on Wednesday. No reason was given for the move. Colonel Cyrille Guemo, Director of Communications at the Ministry of Defense of Cameroon, has told the Turkish news agency that the new appointment has been on the president's table for many days. But given the "tsunami of military coups that are sweeping through France's former colonies... leaders who have been in power for too long" should be worried, says David Otto, a security expert. "The young generation that is made up of military leaders does not tolerate regimes that operate in some kind of dynasty," Mr Otto said. Although Mr Biya's presidency was initially threatened when the military tried to seize power soon afte...
Medical services have been disrupted again in Nigeria as healthcare workers in public hospitals have gone on an indefinite strike over issues relating to pay and welfare. The Joint Health Sector Unions (Johesu) said they had given the government a two-week ultimatum to meet their demands but nothing was done. Johesu is the association of health workers apart from doctors, dentists and nurses. They are in charge of patients' records, laboratories and other medical services in government-owned hospitals. The health workers are asking for the immediate approval and implementation of an agreed salary structure, immediate payment of outstanding allowances and a review of the retirement age among other issues. This comes just three days before the end of President Muhammadu Buhari's second term in office. Johesu national vice-president Dr Obinna Ogbonna told the BBC that the incoming government should be ready to do the right thing. "Let the new government inherit the strike. Af...
DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) - At first, Tanzania's new president appeared keen on smashing corruption and wasteful government spending, capturing the admiration of many in this East African country with austerity measures like rarely traveling abroad. Then came President John Pombe Magufuli's more startling decrees. He banned all opposition rallies until 2024, when the next election is due. He approved a tough new cybercrime law under which some Tanzanians have been charged with insulting him in WhatsApp chats. Less than a year after his election, Magufuli has split public opinion with what some describe as undemocratic attempts to reform the government. Others see them as exhilarating. The 56-year-old Magufuli has left the country only twice, to Rwanda and Uganda, since he became president, saying the savings should be directed toward social services, such as health care, to the poorest Tanzanians. Government officials must obtain his permission before traveling abroad, and wh...
A South African man, who embarked on a journey to Malawi, arrived at his destination in Kamuzu airport to the surprise of all onlookers, wearing just briefs. The man, who was said to have left South Africa, had smoked too much Malawian weed at Cape Maclear. .ng/south-african-man-lands-malawi-airport-briefs-smoking-weed Malawi, which is one of the most impoverished and under developed countries in the world, has cannabis as a major part of Malawian culture and lifestyle. T
also provides for the development of freehold titles within two years of the commencement of the Act. If owners of freehold land fail to develop their land they will relinquish ownership to the public. The bill also regulates the change of use of agricultural land by prescribing conditions under which an approval for change of use shall be made. The Land (amendment) Bill is one of six bills the Ministry of Lands will amend in this sitting. The others are Land Survey (Amendment), Physical Planning (Amendment), Registered Land (Amendment), Land Acquisition and Compensation (Amendment) and Customary Land (Amendment) bills. Writing on his Facebook page, Kawale said a very comprehensive process was taken to engage stakeholders in land issues. “We can confidently say that we exhausted all known stakeholders. It is in our interest to see that land use and management is carried out in the most effective and efficient manner,” he said. He added that with the new laws, land will not be sold to a...
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump used his Twitter account on Wednesday to denounce reports of problems in his transition team, singling out the New York Times for saying world leaders have had trouble getting in touch with him. Trump, whose aggressive use of Twitter against rivals was a key element of his presidential campaign, tweeted a list of several world leaders he had spoken with since his upset victory in the Australia, New Zealand, and more. I am always available to them. @nytimes is just upset that they looked like fools in their coverage of me," Trump continued. He focused on the Times, a frequent Twitter target for Trump, because it said U.S. allies were "scrambling to figure out how and when to contact Mr. Trump." "The failing @nytimes story is so totally wrong on transition," he tweeted. "It is going so smoothly. Also, I have spoken to many foreign leaders." On Tuesday night, Trump had defended his transition team amid reports ...