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Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 20, 2025

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[Vanguard] The naira traded mixed on Monday as official market rates held steady while the parallel (street) market remained notably weaker, reflecting tight dollar supply and continuing demand from importers and retail dealers.

Sudan: Director of Oncology Centers in Sudan - 60 Percent of Cancer Cases Have No Known Direct Causes

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[SNA] The Director-General and Acting Minister of the Ministry of Health in Al-Gezira State, Dr. Osama Abdel-Rahman Ahmed Al-Faki, affirmed the leading role of Wad Medani Radiation Oncology Hospital

Africa: Africa Must Be Included in Global Digital, AI Revolution - - Elumelu

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[Vanguard] Washington -- Chairman, United Bank for Africa, UBA PLC and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, in this interview, spoke on highlights of his presentation during the seminar on Boosting Productivity Growth in the Digital Age held at the ongoing annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, IMF, in Washington DC.

Nigeria: Mathematics Remains Compulsory for O'level Students, Says FG

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[Vanguard] The Federal Government has said Mathematics was a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations.

Sudan: Sudan, China Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Strategic Partnership

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[SNA] Yangzhou University in Jiangsu Province, eastern China, hosted on 16-17 October the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership between the Republic of Sudan and the People's Republic of China. This partnership continues to guide and frame the bilateral relations steadily towards the future.

Nigeria: #freennamdikanu Protest - Police Have Arrested Me - Kanu's Lawyer

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[Premium Times] Mr Ejimakor, who had been part of the mobilisation for the protest intended to be held in Abuja and other parts of the nation, said he was arrested alongside others.

Nigeria: Nigeria Spends N3.53trn On Raw Material Imports in H1'25

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[Vanguard] Contrary to plans and expectations, Nigeria's manufacturing sector is increasingly depending on imported raw materials for survival, a development which has undermined the government's import substitution policy.

Nigeria: The Unbreakable Akpabio - Strength in the Face of Falsehood

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[Premium Times] There is no doubt whatsoever that history will not remember the noise. It will remember the work.

Nigeria: Governor Radda Salutes Yakubu Gowon At 91

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[Premium Times] The governor prayed that Almighty God will continue to bless Mr Gowon with good health, peace of mind, and divine grace to keep serving as a guiding light to the nation.

Nigeria: Anambra 2025 - ADC's Candidate Expresses Concern Over Citizens' Donations to Incumbent

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[Premium Times] "Elections should be won by popular choice, not through purchased loyalty."

Kainan City sets world record for mass gingerbread house decorating

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Kainan City in western Japan has set a new world record for the most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously, Guinness World Records confirmed on Sunday.

CAR: Deepening humanitarian crisis as refugees flee Sudan conflict

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On a visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, as conflict, climate shocks, and dwindling aid converge to put millions at risk.

South Africa: How Philani's Amazing 'Mentor Mothers' Are Bringing Hope to Struggling Moms and Children

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[spotlight] Mothers and babies in South Africa can easily fall through the cracks and end up going hungry and not getting the healthcare they need. Sue Segar spent time with an innovative project that is helping thousands such women and kids in parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape. Their model has been adopted by organisations in several other countries.

Thousands join Santiago’s annual Zombiewalk in a celebration of horror and art

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Thousands took to the streets of Santiago on Sunday for Zombiewalk 2025, the annual parade of the living dead that has become a highlight of the Chilean capital’s cultural scene.

South Sudan: The Football Academy Giving South Sudan's Youth an Alternative to Gang Life

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[RFI] Years of civil war and economic crisis have left young people in South Sudan with a legacy of violence and poverty - and with opportunities scarce, street gangs have flourished. RFI met one former gang member who believes football can offer marginalised youth a brighter future.

Fans celebrate across Morocco after Under-20 team takes home World Cup

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Fans across Morocco celebrated on Sunday night after the country’s win in the 2025 Under-20 World Cup final. Striker Yassir Zabiri was the man of the match, scoring both goals in his team’s 2-0 victory over Argentina.

Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Commends Defence Force for Successful Counter-Terrorism Exercise

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[Namibian] Delivered by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the closing ceremony of the Namibian Defence Force Counter-Terrorism Live Firing Exercise, Etiro Training Base, Karibib, Erongo region - 15 October 2025

Liberia: Liberia's Visa Reciprocity Breakthrough

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia has secured renewed support from the United States government on key areas including visa reciprocity, critical minerals development, and strategic investment partnerships, following a high-level diplomatic meeting at the White House between Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and the U.S. Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor, Mr. Marco Rubio.

South Sudan frees child soldiers, pledges education over army

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South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and are beginning their transition back to civilian life.

Met museum unveils ‘Divine Egypt’ exhibition on ancient gods

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'Divine Egypt' explores how the gods and imagery were experienced in temples, shrines, and tombs, and how they came to life in daily worship.

Two killed after cargo plane veers off runway while landing in Hong Kong

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A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said.