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Journalism Welfare Fund launched in Sierra Leone

In order to ameliorate financial challenges faced by journalists in Sierra Leone, especially in carrying out independent investigative reports, the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists has officially launched Journalism Welfare Fund to help provide a sustainable fund for journalists.  …

Niamey to host ECOWAS mines and petroleum forum

Niamey will host from February 16 to 18, 2022, the 3rd edition of the Space Mines and Petroleum Forum of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called (ECOMOF), under the theme “Integrating the mining and oil industries into…

Togo plans to regulate cement exports due to shortages

In Togo, due to the recent shortage in cement supply especially in the northern region, the government has decided to regulate cement export. Meanwhile,Cimenterie de la Côte ouest-africaine’s (CimCo’s) new grinding plant in Lomé is preparing to produce its first…

Nigeria to introduce emergency medical services

Nigeria's Government has signed a multi-sectoral Memorandum of Understanding to commence full operation of the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS). Minister for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire disclosed that NEMSAS will address serious deficits in the Nigeria health…

Sierra Leone ends census mop-up exercise

Sierra Leone's National Statistics office says the mop up exercise for the midterm population and housing census that started on 30th December 2021 has officially ended. The mop-up exercise enabled census officials intensify enumeration in outstanding communities as it has…