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Cocoa Prices Pressured as Rains Improve Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop Prospects

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -11 (-0.16%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -49 (-1.01%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today, with London cocoa falling to a 2.5-month low and NY cocoa just above Tuesday's 10.75-month low. Beneficial rains in the Ivory...

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Sought By Luxury Labels, Nigerian Leather Reclaims Home Market

Most Nigerian leather, often semi-finished, is exported to Europe and Asia and turned into luxury items bearing international brand labels, with zero trace of its origins.

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Cocoa Prices Retreat as West African Cocoa Crop Prospects Improve

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -123 (-1.75%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -49 (-1.00%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Thursday but remain above this week's significant lows. On Tuesday, NY cocoa fell to a 10.75-month low and London cocoa fell...

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Cocoa Prices Under Pressure on Improved Weather in West Africa

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -133 (-1.89%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -48 (-0.98%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today but remain above this week's significant lows. On Tuesday, NY cocoa fell to a 10.75-month low and London cocoa fell to...

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Hundreds of Nigerian women protest in push for more female MPs

For several years, Nigerian MPs have been blocking legislation aimed at better representation for women in politics. The country's women – who make up the majority of the electorate – are pushing for a bill that would reserve at least 35 percent of seats in parliament for women.

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Nigeria vs Malawi LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

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Cocoa Prices Close Higher on Tighter Inventories

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Wednesday closed up +56 (+0.80%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +33 (+0.68%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Wednesday, finding support from signs that recent low prices have started to spur demand from commercial buyers and end-users.Also, tighter cocoa...

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Cocoa Prices Rebound as Low Prices Spur Demand

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +67 (+0.96%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +33 (+0.68%). Cocoa prices are climbing today on signs that recent low prices have started to spur demand from commercial buyers and end users.Also, tighter cocoa inventories are supportive...

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NY Cocoa Prices Rebound as Nigerian Cocoa Exports Fall

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +31 (+0.45%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -25 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices are mixed today, with London cocoa posting a 2.25-month low. Beneficial rains in the Ivory Coast are supporting the development of the region's cocoa crop,...

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Cocoa Prices Fall Sharply on Beneficial Rains in the Ivory Coast

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Monday closed down -284 (-3.92%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -149 (-2.95%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday, with NY cocoa dropping to a 10.5-month low and London cocoa sliding to a 2.25-month low. Beneficial rains in the Ivory...

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Cocoa Prices Sink as Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop Prospects Improve

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -302 (-4.17%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -152 (-3.01%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, with NY cocoa dropping to a 10.5-month low and London cocoa sliding to a 2.25-month low. Beneficial rains in the Ivory...

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Disabled Nigerian man living in UK for 38 years wins appeal against deportation

Anthony Olubunmi George, who arrived in 1986 and has no criminal convictions, given right to remain

The Guardian - UK

‘Climate is the blood that bleeds through everything’: Author Abie Daré on winning the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize

THE CLIMATE 100 LIST: The Independent’s Climate 100 List recognises leading environmental campaigners and change makers helping to tackle the climate crisis. Despite not setting out to write on the climate, the British Nigerian author realised it’s an issue that affects everything. She speaks to Emma Henderson

The Independent UK

Nigeria scores well on electricity reform rankings, but power supply isn’t affordable and reliable. Here’s why

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains fragile. About 85 million Nigerians (43% of the population) lack access to grid electricity. This is one of the biggest energy access gaps in the world.

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Cocoa Prices Rebound as ICE Inventories Tighten

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Friday closed up +10 (+0.41%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +41 (+0.82%). Cocoa prices on Friday recovered from 1.5-week lows and settled higher as inventories tightened after ICE-monitored cocoa inventories held in US ports fell to a 4.5-month...

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Cocoa Prices Pressured by Beneficial Rain in West Africa

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -8 (-0.11%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +28 (+0.56%). Cocoa prices today fell to 1.5-week lows but are mixed. Cocoa has been under pressure this week as rain in West Africa has eased dry conditions that...

Radio France Internationale

West Africans deported by US sue Ghana for 'unlawful detention'

A group of West African nationals deported from the United States to Ghana earlier this month have filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government for unlawful detention. Lawyers representing the deportees report they are still being held in a military camp near Accra, even though there are no formal charges…

The Independent UK

Rai Benjamin reinstated as world champion after controversial disqualification in 400m hurdles

The American clattered the final hurdle, which then moved into the path of Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel, who had initially finished fourth, just outside of the medals

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‘We will stay’: Displaced Nigerians fear Boko Haram, stay in closing camps

Authorities are closing camps in Borno state and resettling displaced people. But communities fear continuing violence.

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Favorable West African Weather Weighs on Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -152 (-2.06%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -87 (-1.71%). Cocoa prices dropped to 1-week lows on Thursday and settled sharply lower. Cocoa has been under pressure over the past three sessions as rain in West...

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Cocoa Prices Pressured by Beneficial Rains in West Africa

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -145 (-1.96%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -84 (-1.65%). Cocoa prices dropped to 1-week lows today. Cocoa has been under pressure over the past three sessions as rain in West Africa has eased dry conditions that...

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Democracy under pressure amidst Egypt's growing food crisis {Business Africa}

A new report warns that Africa’s democracies are at risk as economic hardship, youth frustration, and a surge in coups while in Cairo’s Al-Wekala Market, leftover meals from luxury hotels are offering low-income families a lifeline amid Egypt’s deepening economic crisis

The Independent UK

How deadly conflict and climate crisis left the ‘food basket of Nigeria’ a humanitarian disaster zone

IN FOCUS: Two million people have been left forced from their homes by conflict between herders and farmers that has seen thousands killed and many more left malnourished, writes Nick Ferris

The Conversation

Nigeria’s plastic waste could enrich the fashion industry: here’s how

On any street in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt, you’ll find abandoned plastic bottles lying around. Each year, about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced in Nigeria and much of it winds up in landfills or in the environment.

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NY Cocoa Recovers Early Losses as ICE Inventories Fall

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Wednesday closed up +14 (+0.19%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -6 (-0.12%). Cocoa prices on Wednesday settled mixed. Cocoa has been under pressure over the past two sessions as rain in West Africa has temporarily eased dry conditions...

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