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 […]
Month: July 2025
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 […]
NSE Inducts 261 Engineers as Fellows, Emphasizes Integrity
Abuja: The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has inducted 261 engineers as Fellows, urging them to uphold integrity, ethical standards, and contribute actively to national development. Speaking at the Fellowship Conferment Ceremony in Abuja, NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, highlighted that the elevation recognized the outstanding professional accomplishments of the inductees and their […]