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Geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions and energy insecurity are exposing vulnerabilities in Africa’s supply chains, leaving businesses increasingly vulnerable to rising costs, production delays and shortages. Experts who spoke at the second edition of the African Centre for Supply Chain (ACSC) conference themed, ‘From Fragility to Foresight: Securing Africa’s Supply Chains Amid Geopolitical Shifts,’ said that Africa’s heavy dependence on external suppliers, vulnerable transport corridors and inadequate regional production capacity exposed businesses to shocks capable of driving up costs, disrupting production and worsening inflation.   Obiora Madu, director general, African Centre for Supply Chain (ACSC), said efficiency alone was no longer…

A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has died of complications from measles, according to the county’s coroner. It marks the third vaccine-preventable, measles-linked death in the US this year. All three have occurred in Pennsylvania, which is experiencing an explosive outbreak that has caused over 670 cases and 124 hospitalizations across 37 counties. Prior to these deaths, Pennsylvania had not reported a measles death in 35 years. In a news release dated September 12, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said the death in the woman was “a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can…

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has described Peter Obi as his “boss”, saying he could have assisted the former Anambra State governor during the recent incident in Benue if he had been contacted. Baba-Ahmed made the clarification while reacting to criticism over his recent statement that none of the presidential candidates seeking to replace President Bola Tinubu in 2027, including Obi, has the capacity to fix Nigeria. Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, Baba-Ahmed said being in a different political party with Obi had not affected their personal relationship. “In reality, if you check what is between me…

A total of 10,494 Nigerians are listed among staff in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), according to data shared by NHS Million, a UK campaign organisation focused on NHS staff. Nigeria ranked sixth overall on the list, behind the UK/British, India, the Philippines, Ireland and Poland, making Nigeria the largest African nationality represented in the breakdown. The data shared by NHS Million showed that more than 1.1 million NHS workers identified as British or UK nationals, while Indians accounted for 32,117 staff and Filipinos 25,423. It also showed that Zimbabwe had the second-highest number of African nationals working…

A new study suggests that the climate connection between the tropical Indian and Pacific oceans can be disrupted by major volcanic eruptions, while human-caused greenhouse gas emissions may now be driving an even more unusual breakdown in that relationship. Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) combined paleoclimate evidence with climate model simulations to examine how closely the two ocean basins have behaved over the past several centuries. Their findings indicate that volcanism can temporarily weaken the climate link between the Indian and Pacific oceans. More recently, however, human-driven climate forcing has produced what the researchers describe as an…

Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Ben Shelton from the men’s US Open final.

Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has spoken about his recent situation in the United Kingdom, saying his mind remained clear because he knew he had not committed the offence he was accused of. Poco Lee made the disclosure during a video call with popular social commentator VeryDarkMan, shared on Sunday. Speaking about the ordeal, the dancer said his major concern while he was away was the wellbeing of his associates and business interests. “I was just being myself, God sees my heart, my only worries were about my people: Jago could not do anything business wise, I didn’t want…

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Bitrus Giwa, has ordered an investigation into the reported gun attack and disruption of meetings of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the South-eastern state. The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. There were reports that hoodlums attacked and disrupted meetings of the NDC and later the PDP, which were held in separate locations on Saturday, 12 September. Police said the first incident occurred at Ndiuno-Obuoffia Community in Nkanu West Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly disrupted an NDC…

Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Poco Lee, has spoken for the first time since his release on bail in the United Kingdom, saying he remained mentally strong throughout the ordeal because he knew he was innocent of the allegation against him. Poco Lee made the disclosure during a video call with social commentator VeryDarkMan, which was shared on Sunday. The dancer said his major concern while he was away was the welfare of his associates and the impact of his absence on their business activities. “I was just being myself. God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people.…

Rafiu Ajakaye, PhD   On Wednesday, September 16, history will be made as His Excellency Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (CON) will be turbaned the Sardauna of Ilorin. We are grateful to Almighty Allaah and to His Royal Highness Mai Martaba Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, for this rare honour.Africa’s most outstanding Sardauna of all time is the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, a prince of the Sokoto Caliphate and the only Premier of the Northern Nigeria. There was something unique about the late Sardauna: not only was he known for his infectious…