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How Corporations Are Hooking Nigerians on Unhealthy Foods, Fueling NCDs—Report
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A recent report has revealed the intricate network of marketing tactics employed by food companies to entice Nigerians—particularly children and young adults—to consume highly processed foods that harm their well-being, weaken public health initiatives, and impose significant costs on Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The report titled “Junk on Our Plates: Revealing Misleading Promotion of Unhealthy…
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PM Shehbaz Cheers 31% Boost in Remittances During FY25
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed satisfaction over a significant 31% increase in remittances during the first ten months of the fiscal year 2025, compared to the same period last year. According to the Prime Minister, remittances reached a record-high level of $31.2 billion between July 2024 and April 2025 the highest…
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Finance Ministry’s X Account Breached as Cyber Threats Surge
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The official X account of Pakistan’s Finance Ministry was hacked overnight, officials confirmed on Friday. A representative of the ministry indicated that all content posted from the hacked account should be regarded as fraudulent and hold no official weight. Information Technology and Telecom Minister Shiza Fatima also confirmed the breach through her official channels.…
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IMF Approves $1 Billion for Pakistan as Reforms Take Effect
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The IMF’s Executive Board has authorized a release of $1 billion to Pakistan as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This step marks an important achievement in the nation’s endeavors to bolster economic stability. This launch comes after Pakistan successfully met key performance indicators associated with the 37-month IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…
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Customs and A-GF Team Up: Boost Revenue, Elevate Officer Training
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The Nigeria Customs Service intends to bolster its partnership with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to increase national revenues even more and improve the training of its personnel. Following reports of a substantial rise in the Service’s income, this initiative has been launched. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, welcomed the…
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World Bank Report: Morocco’s Private Sector Stalls as Economy Advances
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To strengthen its private sector and address the needs of an expanding workforce, Morocco needs to implement significant structural changes, as stated in a recentWorld Bank report. Even though Morocco has experienced consistent economic expansion recently, the report indicates that the country’s private sector continues to lag behind, characterized by minimal business activity and…