Tuesday, 19th March 2024
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1 day ago
When it comes to tomato, Nigeria is a paradox of sorts. As one of the top producers of tomato globally, Nigeria is still a major importer of tomato paste. So how can we flip this script in a time where food security is crucial for Africa’s most populous country? Vincent Egbe, Managing Director and CEO of GB Foods joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
1 day ago
The World Trade Organization's director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said on Wednesday she was hopeful a fisheries subsidies agreement would be ratified this year by the required number of members, despite the disappointment of not finalising the deal at a recently concluded ministerial conference.
2 days ago
The German parliament has voted against an opposition motion to allow long-range Taurus cruise missiles to be sent to Ukraine.
2 days ago
One core demand of the GDL is a standard 35-hour work week replacing the current 38-hour week with no change in remuneration. DB has argued that this is both economically unfeasible and would exacerbate existing staffing and recruitment issues.
2 days ago
In Nigeria's bustling business center, one shoemaker is making stylish and sustainable footwear.
3 days ago
If the bill passes, it would require the app's Chinese owners to either sell it or lose its 150 million users in the US. Over the last year, many countries have restricted access to TikTok, citing security concerns.
14 Mar
Nigeria’s Power Ministry plans to increase power generation in the country to about 6500 megawatts in the next 6 months. Meanwhile, the government also noted that the franchise areas covered by the distribution companies were too large and they are exploring a restructuring that could create smaller Discos.
13 Mar
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12 Mar
For some, cryptocurrencies are a dangerous bubble. For others, they represent the future of money. But what are the actual uses - and risks -- of cryptocurrencies? This documentary explores how crypto is altering global financial architecture.
10 Mar
China aims to achieve a GDP growth rate of around 5 percent for 2024, one of the key development goals unveiled Tuesday as the national legislature began its annual session.
10 Mar
As Tesla expands its presence in Europe and elsewhere, the company's working conditions and heavy water usage and choice of location for its Gigafactories are coming under scrutiny.
9 Mar
Athletes from 52 nations are competing in Ghana at the African Games. The three-week event is also a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
9 Mar
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves tells CNBC's Dan Murphy that the airline saved more than $150 million in contract renegotiation and managed to block the effect of inflation in the cost lead sheet last year.

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In Japan, the number of single-person households is increasing. Meanwhile, society is aging with a declining birth rate. These factors present a risk for social isolation and loneliness, which have been proven as serious health concerns. Could this Japanese community cafe movement hold the key to bringing people together?
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Support for either Russia or Ukraine has become a question of identity in Latvia, where stricter media and language laws are stoking resentment among its sizeable ethnic Russian population. DW's Fanny Facsar reports from Daugavpils, which is home to the Baltic state's largest Russian-speaking population.
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Losing a baby can be a very difficult experience for couples. Whether it is a miscarriage or a stillbirth, couples are often left alone with their questions. In this episode of Healthy Me, No Cap, medical doctor Chinonso Egemba (Aproko Doctor) in Lagos, meets the mother of a stillborn baby to discuss these questions and stresses why parents need empathy and support rather than judgement.
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Nigeria's government has banned single-use plastics. Local traders need low-cost alternatives.
1 day ago
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When Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014, many locals protested vehemently and were forced to flee. But some joined the Ukrainian army to fight for the liberation of the peninsula.