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Mozambique's parliament has approved a draft law increasing compulsory military service from two to five years for general service and up to six for special forces.
Neighbouring countries have sent troops to help Mozambique tackle an Islamist insurgency in the north.
The new law may still face amendments and must be assented to by the president to become law.
The new law makes the armed forces responsible for sending conscription summonses upon authorisation by the defence minister.
It imposes criminal liability for people who disobey summonses and fines for companies that prevent workers from joining.

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Somalia has joined the East African Community in a move intended to boost economic growth in the country following three decades of war.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says joining the regional trade bloc was a beacon of hope for Somalia.
He says it offered hope for a future of opportunities and prosperity.
Somalia's integration into the EAC is a huge step for the Horn of Africa nation, but it did not come easy.
Months of lobbying to join the regional bloc were met by serious questions and hesitation by some member states.

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Somalia has joined the East African Community in a move intended to boost economic growth in the country following three decades of war.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says joining the regional trade bloc was a beacon of hope for Somalia.
He says it offered hope for a future of opportunities and prosperity.
Somalia's integration into the EAC is a huge step for the Horn of Africa nation, but it did not come easy.
Months of lobbying to join the regional bloc were met by serious questions and hesitation by some member states.

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Somalia has joined the East African Community in a move intended to boost economic growth in the country following three decades of war.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says joining the regional trade bloc was a beacon of hope for Somalia.
He says it offered hope for a future of opportunities and prosperity.
Somalia's integration into the EAC is a huge step for the Horn of Africa nation, but it did not come easy.
Months of lobbying to join the regional bloc were met by serious questions and hesitation by some member states.

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The Nigeria Export-Import Bank has disclosed that investors in Nigeria earn about 30 per cent return on their investments.
The Executive Director of Business Development, NEXIM, Stella Okotete, called for a partnership between the country and Mexico to expand access to Nigerian goods to the Mexican market.
The NEXIM boss, says collaboration with Mexico would boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings, attract investment opportunities and ultimately promote prosperity for citizens of both nations.

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The Nigeria Export-Import Bank has disclosed that investors in Nigeria earn about 30 per cent return on their investments.
The Executive Director of Business Development, NEXIM, Stella Okotete, called for a partnership between the country and Mexico to expand access to Nigerian goods to the Mexican market.
The NEXIM boss, says collaboration with Mexico would boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings, attract investment opportunities and ultimately promote prosperity for citizens of both nations.

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The Nigeria Export-Import Bank has disclosed that investors in Nigeria earn about 30 per cent return on their investments.
The Executive Director of Business Development, NEXIM, Stella Okotete, called for a partnership between the country and Mexico to expand access to Nigerian goods to the Mexican market.
The NEXIM boss, says collaboration with Mexico would boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings, attract investment opportunities and ultimately promote prosperity for citizens of both nations.

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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has constituted a housing reform team of experts and stakeholders to develop a robust framework for the housing sector.
The Ministry of Director of Information, Badamasi Haiba, stated that the reform team would deliberate on necessary legislative amendments such as the Land Use Act, 1978; National Housing Fund Act, 1992; Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Establishment Act, 1993; Federal Housing Authority Act,1973; among others.
He explained that the reform team would be made up of representatives from HDAN, agencies, professional bodies, as well as academia, to develop a robust framework for the reform of the housing sector by thoroughly reviewing relevant laws.

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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has constituted a housing reform team of experts and stakeholders to develop a robust framework for the housing sector.
The Ministry of Director of Information, Badamasi Haiba, stated that the reform team would deliberate on necessary legislative amendments such as the Land Use Act, 1978; National Housing Fund Act, 1992; Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Establishment Act, 1993; Federal Housing Authority Act,1973; among others.
He explained that the reform team would be made up of representatives from HDAN, agencies, professional bodies, as well as academia, to develop a robust framework for the reform of the housing sector by thoroughly reviewing relevant laws.

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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has constituted a housing reform team of experts and stakeholders to develop a robust framework for the housing sector.
The Ministry of Director of Information, Badamasi Haiba, stated that the reform team would deliberate on necessary legislative amendments such as the Land Use Act, 1978; National Housing Fund Act, 1992; Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Establishment Act, 1993; Federal Housing Authority Act,1973; among others.
He explained that the reform team would be made up of representatives from HDAN, agencies, professional bodies, as well as academia, to develop a robust framework for the reform of the housing sector by thoroughly reviewing relevant laws.

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