Nigeria becomes BRICS partner country TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of BRICS, announced that Nigeria acquired the status of the group’s partner country. “The Brazilian government announces today, January 17, 2025, the official accession of Nigeria as a partner country of the group,” the Brazilian Foreign Ministry […]
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The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has urged the Makerere University graduates to offer solutions to problems of society and embrace different attitudes towards employment by being their own employers According to Col. Nakalema, this will help them to thrive in Uganda’s competitive job market.
Erling Haaland has signed new deal at Manchester City valid until June 2034! Erling Haaland’s new deal at Man City until June 2034 will also include a record salary. The highest ever at City, one of highest ever in Premier League and football (!) history. The release clause (previous ones are removed) is only valid
SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at launch pad in latest Starship test SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk’s company said Starship broke apart — what it called a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.”
North Korea smuggled nuclear weapons equipment from Spain North Korea acquired a vacuum furnace suitable for nuclear weapons production from Spain by smuggling it across multiple continents, according to a U.S. think tank, raising concerns about Pyongyang’s ability to violate sanctions by misidentifying goods. In a case dating back to 2022, a dual-purpose vacuum furnace
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Hon. Musasizi Parliament has approved government requests to borrow US$15.22 million and US$73.15 million from the African Development Bank Group for the construction of Laropi-Moyo-Afoji Road and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road. The approval followed a motion presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi,
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Increase advocacy against corruption, MPs tell Civil Society Legislators on the Committee of Trade and Tourism have disagreed with a recommendation by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to increase the Tourism Development Programme budget to at least Shs1 trillion per year for the next five years. Members of Parliament (MPs), Hon. James Olobo (NRM, Kioga North
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The Health Committee during a meeting with officials from different hospitals Motivation of health workers has been cited as a key factor in improving health service delivery in Uganda. Butaleja District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Nebanda said that there is need to consider better renumeration packages for health care workers adding that the
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The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive justice to the level of
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State House Comptroller, Barekye (C) before the Committee on Presidential Affairs The presidency is seeking Shs10 billion for procurement of new vehicles to replace an aging fleet. According to Immaculate Namara, an Assistant Commissioner in the Office of the President, there is need for increased funding to address critical challenges facing the State House. Appearing
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