Submit 2025 Budget To NASS – Reps Tell Tinubu
October 16, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives has directed President Bola Tinubu to immediately comply with Section 11(1)(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 by submitting the 2025 Budget Proposal to the National Assembly without delay. THEWILL reports that the lawmakers issued the directive following the adoption of an urgent motion moved at plenary on Wednesday by Hon. Noting the delay by the executive arm of government to submit the 2025 budget, Jimbo expressed concerns that the action would affect the National Assembly’s constitutional oversight as outlined in Section 88 of the 1999 Constitution. Adopting the motion, the House urged the Executive to comply with Section 11(1)(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007. “Urge the Executive to comply with section 11(1)(b) and submit to the National Assembly 2025 Budget Proposal without further delays”, the House ordered and directed its Committees on National Planning, Economic Development, Appropriation, and Finance to ensure compliance within two weeks.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 16, 2024 14:49 UTC
Kenya's Chepngetich breaks marathon world record
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich broke the world record to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Assefa set the previous record with victory at the 2023 Berlin Marathon in two hours, 11 minutes and 53 seconds. This is my dream that has come true," said Chepngetich, the 2019 world marathon champion. "I've fought a lot thinking about the world record and I have fulfilled it." In the men's race, Kenya's John Korir ran a personal-best time to claim victory before paying tribute to world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, last year's winner.
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October 16, 2024 14:49 UTC
PETA activists demonstrate against Ethiopian Airlines over cruelty against monkeys
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India representatives demonstrated outside the Ethiopian Airlines Mumbai office in Andheri on Wednesday (October 16, 2024), intensifying their campaign against the airline over transport of endangered long-tailed macaques (monkeys) for use in experiments. Outside the Ethiopian Airlines office complex, the protestors installed a huge effigy of a monkey, wounded, and tormented as symbol of “sufferings” that these speechless animals are put through. PETA claim thousands of monkeys are flown from Mauritius and Southeast Asia to the U.S. to be experimented on. Dr. Anjana Aggarwal, a Science Policy Advisor at PETA India said, “In 2023, the U.S. also accused them of violating animal law by transporting monkeys and keeping them in poor conditions. Urging travellers of Ethiopian Airlines to join their cause, PETA India Co-ordinator Utkarsh Garg said, “We call on the airline to stop this bloody business and get out of it.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 16, 2024 14:34 UTC
Ethiopia: President Taye Holds Discussions With Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Edinburgh
Addis Ababa — President Taye Atske-Selassie received and held discussions with Her Royal Highness Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, the Duchess of Edinburgh, today. During their meeting, President Taye briefed Her Royal Highness on current national and regional issues. The president also expressed the gratitude of the Government of Ethiopia to the British Government for its support at the conference held in Geneva to jointly raise humanitarian aid for Ethiopia. Her Royal Highness further said her country will play its part in efforts to strengthen humanitarian aid needed in other areas, including Ethiopia. The Duchess of Edinburgh delivered a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom to the President of Ethiopia upon his appointment, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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October 16, 2024 13:58 UTC
Africa: AU Official Commends Ethiopia's Commitment to Peace, Stability in Africa
The first African Defense Ministers Conference organized by Ethiopia on its own initiative kicked off in Addis Ababa at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum this morning. Taiwo highlighted Ethiopia's significant contributions to the AU and the United Nations since 1951, particularly its leadership in peacekeeping missions in Somalia and other regions. He emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts among African nations to tackle escalating conflicts, the rise of armed groups, and the alarming levels of food insecurity exacerbated by climate-related crises. The three-day Africa Defense Ministers' Conference organized by Ethiopia is underway under the theme "Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security." African defense ministers, senior military officers, military attachés based in Addis Ababa, and researchers engaged in military affairs are attending the first African Defense Ministers Conference organized by Ethiopia on its own initiative.
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October 16, 2024 13:48 UTC
Africa: Ethiopia's Deputy PM Stresses Need for Africa to Engage Globally On Its Own Terms
The African DefenCe Ministers meeting will focus on enhancing partnerships to combat terrorism, addressing global and regional security threats, and exploring future cooperation opportunities. Addis Ababa — Africa must engage with the world on its own terms, ensuring that its interests are represented and respected on the global stage, said Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temasgen Tiruneh. Opening the conference, the Deputy Prime Minister mentioned that Africa is currently facing security challenges. "We come together today at a pivotal moment for Africa, our continent faces profound security challenges, intrastate conflicts, cross border tensions." The Deputy Prime Minster elaborated that this moment calls for us to reaffirm a "principle that has guided us for decades, 'African solutions to African problems.'
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October 16, 2024 13:48 UTC
Ethiopia Emerges as Africa's Bitcoin Mining Powerhouse: Guest Post by Yellow News
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October 16, 2024 13:14 UTC
Passengers Diverted As Bomb Threats Rock India Flights
October 16, (THEWILL) – An Akasa Air passenger aircraft flying 184 passengers from New Delhi to the Indian southern city of Bengaluru, was diverted on Wednesday after it “received a security alert” relating to a bomb threat. Another flight, the domestic carrier IndiGo, flying from Mumbai to New Delhi, was diverted to Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The Indian Express newspaper reported 12 domestic and international flights have received bomb threats since Monday, including some messages posted on social media. Singapore scrambled fighter jets on Tuesday to escort an Air India Express plane after an email warning about a possible bomb on board. Air India also said on Tuesday that one of its planes from New Delhi to Chicago had to make an emergency landing in Canada because of “a security threat posted online”.
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October 16, 2024 13:04 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates History And New Airbus A350-1000 In Lagos
October 16, (THEWILL) – Ethiopian Airlines marked its 78th anniversary at the 20th Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos. The airline’s Sales Manager, Mrs Adetola Alabi, showcased the airline’s rich history and exciting future during her presentation titled: “ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES: PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE INNOVATIONS FOR CONTINUED LEADERSHIP IN AVIATION.”Mrs Alabi announced that Ethiopian Airlines will soon introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000, to its Lagos fleet. Ethiopian Airlines has been a steadfast presence in Nigeria since the country’s independence in 1960. Mrs Alabi highlighted Ethiopian Airlines’ significant milestones: International Expansion: The airline’s inaugural international flight was to Cairo in 1946, marking the beginning of its global network. The introduction of the Airbus A350-1000 marks a significant milestone in this journey, promising a new era of travel for Nigerian passengers.
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October 16, 2024 13:04 UTC
China and Ethiopia: Booming Sci-tech Exchanges
The initiative signifies the East African country's strides to tap the global satellite data market. Ethiopia's first ever earth observatory satellite, the ETRSS-1, was launched into space from China in 2019. In 2021, Ethiopia opened a 7.3 meters multi-satellite tracking and data receiving ground station at the Entoto Observatory and Research Center. This is a vivid example of the deepening cooperation in space technology as well as the flourishing sci-tech cooperation between China and Ethiopia in recent years. The two parties recently signed a series of bilateral cooperation documents on the Belt and Road Initiative cooperation, economic and trade cooperation, space technology, and Earth science.
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October 16, 2024 12:51 UTC
World Bank says Naira among worst performing currencies
In the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, a new report by World Bank, the naira has been listed among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. The World Bank’s report further noted that demand for dollars, spurred by financial institutions, non-financial end-users, and money managers, has exacerbated the pressure on the naira. It noted, “By August 2024, the Ethiopian birr, Nigerian naira, and South Sudanese pound were among the worst performers in the region. The Nigerian naira continued losing value, with a year-to-date depreciation of about 43 per cent as of end-August. The naira’s struggle reflects broader economic challenges in Nigeria, including limited foreign currency reserves and ongoing inflationary pressures.
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October 16, 2024 12:49 UTC
Nigeria's Naira Alongside Ethiopia, South Sudan Ranked As Worst-Performing Currencies In Africa
The official currency of Nigeria, naira has depreciated by about 43% as of August 2024, making it one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Bank’s Africa Pulse report, the Nigerian naira, along with the Ethiopian birr and South Sudanese pound, ranked as the region's weakest currencies. The report cited increased demand for US dollars, limited dollar inflows, and delays in foreign exchange disbursements by Nigeria’s Central Bank as major factors. “By August 2024, the Ethiopian birr, Nigerian naira, and South Sudanese pound were among the worst performers in the region. However, many African economies, including Nigeria, continue to experience foreign exchange shortages and exchange rate pressures.
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October 16, 2024 09:31 UTC
Try something new when Tesfa Ethiopian heads your way this week! Order by 10am.
Whether you've never had Ethiopian food, or you're already a fan, we hope you're excited for Tesfa Cuisine to come to you in Wheaton, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, and Oak Park on Wednesday, October 23rd! Tefsa, one of the most highly rated Ethiopian restaurants in Chicago, offers traditional Ethiopian cuisine, with samplers for two, family samplers, and samplers for vegetarians and meat eaters. Popular choices include the Siga Wot, or spicy Ethiopian beef stew. the Doro Wot, or spicy chicken stew, or the vegetarian Tesfa specialty, Yetimatim Wot, which is a tomato stew. Your order will be available for home delivery between 3:00 - 5:30pm.
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October 16, 2024 05:38 UTC
Nirvana Soul coffee, 49er T.Y. McGill team up for fundraiser
There’s good reason for South Bay football fans to make a chai latte their drink of choice this NFL season. The Nirvana Soul coffeehouses have teamed up with San Francisco 49er T.Y. McGill to create a special coffee blend and signature latte to benefit McGill’s Purpose Project. For the medium-roast coffee blend, Nirvana Soul uses Ethiopian and Ugandan beans. Nirvana Soul, a trailblazing Black-owned business, was launched in 2020 by sisters Jeronica Macey and Be’Anka Ashaolu.
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October 16, 2024 04:20 UTC
This week in Buffalo food: Pumpkin spice wings return for seasonal visit in Springville
When Julie’s Pizzeria in Springville first shared a new pumpkin spice seasonal wing flavor on social media a couple of autumns ago, the response was mixed. Collesano was inspired by a recipe from his restaurant distributor, Sysco, for Frank’s RedHot Pumpkin Spice Wings. They're an acquired taste, but one worth acquiring, at least for pumpkin spice season. Maybe a foliage-filled drive Springville for pumpkin spice wings could become a new fall food tradition. Lake Effect Ice Cream winter hoursWhen the outside temperature starts to match the cold air within an ice cream cabinet, Lake Effect Ice Cream usually closes its Hertel location for the winter – but not this year.
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October 16, 2024 03:01 UTC