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Nigerian Society of Engineers Calls for Alignment of African Engineering Education with Global Standards

Houston: The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has highlighted the imperative to align African engineering education with global standards while ensuring that these standards are adapted to local realities. The society emphasized the need for enhanced investment in infrastructure, partnerships, and digital tools to bridge the existing gap between academia and industry. According to News […]

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New Zealand Maintains Sheep Dominance Over Human Population

Wellington: Government statistics from a New Zealand Government Agency reveal that the country continues to have more sheep than humans. With a population of 23.6 million sheep compared to 5.3 million people, there are approximately 4.5 sheep for every New Zealander. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this ratio is a significant decrease from 1982, […]

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Long-term Financial Planning, Risk Management Crucial to Secure Retirement – NAICOM

Lagos: The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says long-term financial planning and risk management are crucial for securing a comfortable retirement. Its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, highlighted this during the 2025 edition of the Inspenonline Retirement Summit held on Wednesday in Lagos. Represented by Mr. Julius Odidi, Lagos Director of NAICOM, Omosehin stressed the […]

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Coronation Merchant Bank Generates Over N12.26bn Profit in 2024

Lagos: Coronation Merchant Bank says it generated N12.26 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. This is a 363 per cent growth from its N2.65 billion generated in 2023. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the company also reported a 285 per cent profit before tax from N3.48 billion in 2023 to N13.401 billion […]

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Cohort Learning Improves Maternal, Child Health – Official

Miri: Mrs Umul-Khairi Musa, Officer in Charge of the Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at Miri Primary Healthcare Centre in Bauchi, has highlighted the impact of cohort learning in reducing pregnancy-related complications and improving child health outcomes. According to News Agency of Nigeria, cohort learning involves a group of learners progressing through a programme or course together, […]