Abuja: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu and the people of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in a statement, mourned the loss of the elder statesman, expressing sympathy to President Tinubu, the Nigerian […]
Day: July 15, 2025
Nigeria Innovations Among Finalists for £1m Trinity Challenge Tackling Global AMR
Lagos: Two Nigerian innovations are among eight global finalists for the Trinity Challenge, which seeks data-driven solutions to tackle antimicrobial resistance and improve access to effective antibiotics. The Trinity Challenge, an international competition supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and other partners, made the announcement on Tuesday via a webinar. The challenge […]
UN Mourns Buhari, Lauds Role Promoting Regional Peace, Security in West Africa
Abuja: UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has expressed deep sadness on the passing of former Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, St©phane Dujarric, praised Buhari’s key role in promoting regional peace and security in West Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the UN chief highlighted Buhari’s commitment to the […]
Community Violations: TikTok Removes Over 3.6 Million Videos in Nigeria
Lagos: TikTok on Tuesday said that it has removed over 3.6 million videos in Nigeria between January and March, 2025, for violating its Community Guidelines. It represented a 50 percent increase from the previous quarter according to TikTok’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the report highlighted TikTok’s commitment […]
NAPTIP Launches Nationwide Training for Enhanced Human Trafficking Data Collection
Abuja: The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has initiated a comprehensive nationwide step-down training focusing on improved data collection as part of Nigeria’s National Action Plan on Human Trafficking. This initiative seeks to bolster the country’s efforts in developing data-driven responses to the pervasive issue of human trafficking. According to […]