Infrastructure
Syria signs MoU to rehabilitate and operate six grain mills
The memorandum covers upgrading six existing mills, with a stated combined capacity of 3,000 tonnes per day.
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Health
Nigeria approves ₦40.76bn health-fund allocation for third quarter
Nigeria’s government approved ₦40.758bn for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund’s third-quarter 2026 allocation, according to a Federal Ministry of Information report published on 15 October. The report said the funding was approved at a meeting in Abuja on 14 October.
Politics
Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029 term
Nigeria won 172 of 181 votes in a United Nations General Assembly election on 13 October and was elected to the UN Human Rights Council. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs published its statement on 14 October.
Society
Nigeria launches 2025–2030 strategy to end child marriage
Nigeria’s federal government launched its National Strategy and Costed Action Plan on Ending Child Marriage in Kano on 13 October. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development called for financing, coordination and accountability in its implementation.
Culture
Palmyra date and folk heritage festival returns after 16 years
The October 13–15 event brought date varieties, crafts and local heritage to the city museum.
Education
Syria outlines launch plan for advanced technology schools
The planned pathway will start in three cities, with classes scheduled for November.
Education
Syria and Germany open UNESCO conference on education and culture
The two-day Damascus meeting covers education, research and cultural heritage.
Education
Nigeria flags off distribution of two million sanitary towel packs to schoolgirls
Nigeria’s federal government flagged off a nationwide programme to distribute two million packs of sanitary towels and learning materials to girls in public basic-education schools. The First Lady launched the intervention at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on 12 October, according to the Federal Ministry of Information.
Education
NYU Abu Dhabi announces new Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed scholars
The new cohort has 24 students. The programme has supported 396 students, and 184 alumni are pursuing graduate studies.
Business
Syria revises customs tariffs on medical equipment and industrial inputs
Decree 188 changes tariff descriptions and rates for selected goods, including renewable-energy equipment, food and industrial inputs.
Health
Damascus opens a child and adolescent psychiatry unit
Children’s University Hospital adds a specialist service with outpatient and inpatient care.
Health
Damascus hospital expands intensive care to 27 beds
Ibn al-Nafees Hospital reports a capacity increase and plans a further rise to 31 beds.