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June 10, 2025
WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency Concern
Abuja: The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the Mpox upsurge has continued to meet the criteria of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) set forth in the International Health Regulations (IHR). Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Dire…
Nigeria Affirms Commitment to Social Justice and Decent Work at International Labour Conference
Geneva: The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to advancing social justice and ensuring decent work as a foundation for sustainable peace and development within the country. This was articulated by the Minister of Labour and Employment,…
NCC Donates Digital ICT Park to University of Ibadan
Ibadan: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday inaugurated an ultra-modern digital ICT park donated by the commission to the University of Ibadan (UI). NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, in his remarks at the inauguration…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches ‘Free to Shine’ Campaign Against HIV in Enugu
Enugu: Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday in Enugu launched a campaign to eliminate Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Syphilis, and Hepatitis in the South-East Zone of the country. The campaign, titled ‘Free to Shine’, focuses on …
IMPI and Analysts Highlight Economic Growth in Nigeria, Urge President Tinubu to Maintain Reforms
Abuja: A Nigerian think tank, the Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI), along with other institutional and individual analysts, have observed that Nigeria’s economy is currently experiencing growth. The IMPI has advised President Bola Tinub…
FG Partners with Investonaire to Train 100,000 Nigerian Youths Annually in Forex
Abuja: The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians each year in the field of foreign exchange (Forex) trading. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, sai…
Ethiopia Advances Rural Corridor Development to Boost Sustainability and Eco-Tourism
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has launched a comprehensive rural corridor development programme to transform local communities, promote sustainable agriculture, and expand eco-tourism infrastructure. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the initiative, highlig…
Africa’s Tourism Sector Projected to Create 80 Million Jobs in the Next Decade
Lagos: The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has projected that Africa’s tourism sector will create over 80 million new jobs in the next ten years. The Director-General of CBAAC, Mrs. Aisha Augie, shared this forecast during a…
UAE Achieves 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index in 2024
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has recorded a Sustainable Fisheries Index of 97.4 per cent by the end of 2024, continuing a six-year streak of marine conservation achievements in line with World Oceans Day.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the accomplishm…
Anti-Fake News App ‘iShot-It’ Unveiled in Federal Capital Territory
Abuja: ‘iShot-It App’, a mobile application to combat the spread of fake news and misleading information, has been launched in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an ICT firm, iShot-It App Integrated, unv…