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Nigerians to witness rare lunar eclipse tonight
Nigerians will witness a rare celestial spectacle on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse becomes visible across much of Africa. According to scientists, the eclipse will begin around 8:00 p.m. West Africa Time and last for about 83...

Merck Foundation CEO meets Cabo Verde First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Praia, Cabo Verde – Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was...

Senator Rasha Kelej Welcomed Angola First Lady at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Luanda, Angola– Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated...

Ghana exporting excess power after achieving supply stability – Jinapor
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that Ghana’s power supply system is now stable, with surplus energy being exported to other countries. Speaking at a press briefing during the 7th Meeting of the...

Nigeria, Several African Countries To Witness Lunar Eclipse 8p.m On Sunday
Nigerians, along with residents of several African countries, are set to experience a rare celestial event on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the night sky from 8:00 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT). The eclipse, which is...

Gist7 hours ago Lunar Eclipse To Hit Nigeria, Moon To Turn Blood Red A rare lunar eclipse will be visible in Nigeria and many other African countries on Sunday, September 7, beginning around 8:00 PM West Africa Time. Naija...
Naija News reports that the event, which will last for about 83 minutes, will give the Moon a reddish glow known as a “blood moon.” According to NTA, people across Nigeria will be able to watch the spectacle, though some western parts of the...

Nigeria, Global Nations to Witness Lunar Eclipse Tonight, September 7
Nigeria, alongside several African nations and countries worldwide, will experience a partial lunar eclipse tonight, Sunday, September 7, 2025, starting at approximately 8:00 PM WAT and lasting about 83 minutes. According to astronomers, the...

Nigeria to experience rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday night
Residents of Nigeria and several West African nations, including Nigeria, are set to witness a spectacular astronomical event on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse graces the night sky. The phenomenon will begin around 8:00 PM West...

Lunar eclipse to hit Nigeria, Africa on Sunday
Residents of Nigeria and several other West African nations are in for a rare celestial treat on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the skies, beginning at 8:00 PM West Africa Time. The event, expected to last approximately...

Lunar Eclipse to Be Visible in Nigeria and Other African Countries on Sunday
Nigeria and many other countries will witness a lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7. The eclipse will last about 83 minutes and begin around 8:00 p.m. Nigerian time. It will be visible across most parts of Africa, with some areas able to see the...

EXPLAINER: What Petrobras’ potential return means for Nigeria’s deepwater operations
In the last one year, four international oil companies (IOCs) have signed deepwater deals with Nigeria, and the number will soon increase as Petrobras, a Brazilian state-owned oil company, plans to return to Africa’s largest crude producer. On...

EXPLAINER: Why Petrobras’ return is important to Nigeria
In the last one year, four international oil companies (IOCs) have signed deepwater deals with Nigeria, and the number will soon increase as Petrobras, a Brazilian state-owned oil company, plans to return to Africa’s largest crude producer. On...

Equatorial Guinea vs Tunisia Prediction and Betting Tips | September 8th 2025
Equatorial Guinea will host Tunisia at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo on Monday in another round of their CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification campaign. The home side have had mixed results in their qualifying campaign so far but remain in...

Power supply fairly stable, we are even exporting — Energy Minister
Ghana’s energy sector is enjoying relative stability, with surplus power now being exported to neighbouring countries, Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor has announced. He said government remains focused on achieving...

Merck Foundation CEO Meets Zimbabwe First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to Discuss the Strategy to Build Healthcare Capacity and Support Girl Education
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Harare, Zimbabwe – Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Building Security Beyond Borders: Dr. Matawalle’s Bold Defence Agenda
In Abuja and beyond, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, has emerged as a steady hand navigating our national and even continental security. Over the past month, his diary has been dense with engagements: from...

Power supply stable, surplus being exported -Energy Minister
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana's power supply system is now stable, with surplus energy being exported. At a press briefing during the 7th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional...

Merck Foundation CEO meets Zimbabwe First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
BusinessWire India Harare [Zimbabwe]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It...

Business News | Merck Foundation CEO Meets Zimbabwe First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
BusinessWire India Harare [Zimbabwe]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It...