Abuja: The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) panel, constituted by its president, informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the ailment of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not life-threatening. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Justice James Omotosho had previously ordered the NMA to establish a […]
Read MoreAbuja: The Management, Senate and Students of the University of Jos have congratulated Prof. Joash Amupitan, its Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, over his nomination as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the university community expressed their congratulations to Prof. Amupitan following the announcement of his nomination. […]
Read MoreNairobi: A nature-based solution is demonstrating outcomes in supporting farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan and sustainably revitalising their papaya (pawpaw) crops affected by papaya mealybug pest. The papaya mealybug, known scientifically as Paracoccus marginatus, is a pest wreaking havoc across East Africa, slashing yields, reducing orchard lifespans, and undermining food security and livelihoods. […]
Read MoreAbuja: The World Bank says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa has maintained momentum amid heightened global policy uncertainty. The World Bank made this known in the October edition of Africa’s Pulse reports, a biannual analysis of economic trends across Sub-Saharan Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, following a trough in 2023, regional activity is […]
Read MoreAbuja: The European Union (EU) and the National Peace Committee (NPC) are deepening their collaboration to curb electoral violence and promote credible, peaceful, and inclusive elections in Nigeria. Mr. Ruben Aguilera, Head of the Governance, Gender, Human Rights, and Migration Service for the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja. […]
Read MoreWashington: The United States says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank should support its efforts to secure a more balanced, prosperous, and stable global economy. The U.S Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, made this statement on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing annual meetings of the IMF/World Bank group. According […]
Read MoreLagos: The Convener of D’Bio Wellness and Self-care, Dr. Monica Eimunjeze, has called for collective action to enforce self-care initiatives among citizens to improve health outcomes in Nigeria. Eimunjeze made the call at the second edition of the D’Bio Wellness and Self-care Summit on Saturday in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the summit, […]
Read MoreLagos: Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food systems have called for stronger linkage between agriculture, industry, and markets to unlock value chains, enhance food security, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. According to News Agency of Nigeria, they made the call on Thursday in Lagos via a communique from the American Business Council (ABC) event with […]
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