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DORCAS FOUNDATION FELICITATES WITH UGOCHINYERE ON 2-YEAR LEGISLATIVE ANNIVERSARY

A Non Governmental Organization, The Dorcas Foundation For Women And Girl Child(DOFFWAG) has congratulated Barr. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Representative Member for Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, on his remarkable 2-year legislative anniversary. In a Statement, the Founder, Dorcas Samson Achi commended the Lawmaker’s tireless advocacy and commitment to championing crucial interventions through points of […]

UNESCO Federation President Urges Unified Action Against Child Labour

The President of the UNESCO Read and Earn Federation, Abdulsalami Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan, has called for coordinated national and global efforts to eradicate child labour, describing it as both a moral crisis and a democratic test. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan highlighted the symbolic significance of this year’s World […]

Tackling Unemployment at Its Roots: Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi Advocates for Sustainable Youth Development

By: Harriet Ijeomah In a bold call for systemic change, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, founder of the Jude and Juliana Foundation, emphasized the urgent need to tackle unemployment from its roots by addressing the psychological and socio-economic triggers driving youth restiveness in Nigeria. Dr. Amadi made this passionate appeal during his keynote address at the […]

Nigeria Customs Suspends 4% FOB Import Charge Amid Ongoing Consultations

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of the controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) import charge to allow for further consultations with the finance ministry, trade experts, and key industry stakeholders. The decision, announced in a statement by NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada on Tuesday, comes amid concerns from businesses and trade associations over the […]

Nigeria, UAE Strengthen Aviation Ties with Amended BASA Agreement

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reinforced their aviation partnership with the signing of an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at enhancing air connectivity and strengthening bilateral relations. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a high-level meeting […]

FG Raises Application Fee for Private Universities to N25m

The Federal Government has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, according to a memo issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. The NUC stated that the decision aims to reposition private universities to better serve the […]

Elon Musk, Investors Offer $97.4 Billion to Acquire OpenAI

A group of investors led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, in an effort to restore the company’s original non-profit mission. The proposal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Monday, aims to purchase all of OpenAI’s assets and redirect the organization […]

EU Introduces Toolkit to Strengthen Community Radio’s Role in Nigerian Elections

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme (EU-SDGN) has launched a toolkit aimed at equipping community radio professionals with the skills needed for fair, accurate, and inclusive electoral reporting. Titled “Doing Civic and Voter Education: A Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria,” the resource is designed to enhance the capacity of […]

Corruption Threatens Global Climate Action, Transparency International Warns

Corruption poses a major threat to global efforts in tackling climate change, Transparency International warned in its latest report on Tuesday. The graft watchdog’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index revealed that many nations playing key roles in climate action—whether as hosts of UN climate summits or as those most vulnerable to rising temperatures—scored poorly, with some […]

WHO Launches Free Cancer Medicine Platform to Save Thousands of Children in Poor Countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to provide free cancer medicines to children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to bridge the gap in survival rates between wealthy and resource-limited nations. The first shipments of life-saving medicines have already been delivered to Mongolia and Uzbekistan, with additional supplies set to reach […]