Countries like Kenya are woefully behind the curve in managing glaucoma: Accurate diagnosis of glaucoma requires trained specialists and advanced equipment. ShutterstockGlaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. The disease is known as ‘the sneak thief of vision’ because there are no early warning signs or painful symptoms leading to its diagnosis. … [Read more...] about Countries like Kenya are woefully behind the curve in managing glaucoma | The Conversation
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Why African countries banning imports of fruit and veg is a blunt tool | The Conversation
Why African countries banning imports of fruit and veg is a blunt tool: Nigeria is a major tomato importer, despite having enough land to grow them. Reuters/Akintunde AkinleyeZambia’s government has just banned the imports of some farm produce as a way of promoting the growth of the agriculture sector. The Conversation Africa’s Samantha Spooner asked Calestous Juma about the … [Read more...] about Why African countries banning imports of fruit and veg is a blunt tool | The Conversation
L’Atelier Art Competition presents life-changing opportunities for artists in 10 African countries
L’Atelier Art Competition presents life-changing opportunities for artists in 10 African countries: The power of the L’Atelier art competition (www.LAtelierCompetition.com) to open doors for young, emerging artists and provide them with a platform to share their art with the world, is highlighted in a new short film on L’Atelier Merit Award winner, Collen … [Read more...] about L’Atelier Art Competition presents life-changing opportunities for artists in 10 African countries
Record participation of more than one hundred exhibitors from 19 countries at agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2017
Record participation of more than one hundred exhibitors from 19 countries at agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2017: Official French and German Pavilion – China and Italy with remarkable presence VDMA again holds foodtec-symposium More than 2,000 visitors expected Organized by the German trade fair specialists fairtrade (www.Fairtrade-Messe.de), agrofood & … [Read more...] about Record participation of more than one hundred exhibitors from 19 countries at agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2017
2016: Dangote ends Nigeria’s Cement importation…exports 0.4m metric tons cement to neighboring countries
2016: Dangote ends Nigeria’s Cement importation…exports 0.4m metric tons cement to neighboring countries: Following continuous increase in its production capacity, foremost cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc (www.Dangote.com) has finally ended the era of Nigeria’s dependence on importation as the company exported 0.4 million tons of the product to other countries in … [Read more...] about 2016: Dangote ends Nigeria’s Cement importation…exports 0.4m metric tons cement to neighboring countries