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MoodleMoot Abuja Conference to Improve Digital Technology Ranking: NOUN VC

Abuja: Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), announced the institution’s concerted efforts to enhance its digital ranking and leadership in educational technology. Peters addressed a news conference to discuss preparations for the upcoming 3rd MoodleMoot Africa 2025 conference, which NOUN will host in Abuja from October 8 to […]

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Denmark Pledges DKK 1.1 Billion to African Development Fund, Calls for Global Cooperation on Africa

Abuja: Denmark has pledged DKK 1.1 billion to the African Development Fund’s 17th replenishment (ADF-17). The African Development Bank (AfDB) said that the support represented a 40 per cent increase over the nation’s previous support. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 2025 Nordic-African Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting, emphasising Denmark’s long-standing partnership with […]

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JDPC Provides Plateau Communities with Three Solar-Powered Boreholes

Abuja: The Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Plateau has contributed significantly to local infrastructure by donating three solar-powered boreholes to the Tillengpat and Bungha Communities of Mangu Local Government Area. Bishop Michael Gokum of the Diocese officially inaugurated and handed over the facilities to the communities. According […]

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Stakeholders Urge Lawmaker to Prioritize Imo Roads and Bridges Rehabilitation

Ihiteowerri: The Ihiteowerri Ward Stakeholders Forum (IWSF) has appealed to Rep. Canice Nwachukwu, member representing Orlu/Orsu/Oru-East Federal Constituency of Imo, to prioritize the rehabilitation of roads and bridges in the area. The Coordinator of the Forum, Mr. Ezeikpe Emejuru, made the appeal when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the lawmaker. According […]

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Akume Urges Nigerians to End Silence, Stigma Around Breast Cancer

Abuja: The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged Nigerians to end the culture of silence and stigma surrounding breast cancer. Akume made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the launch of the Mariam-Atswandeh Cancer Support Foundation (MACSF) and a Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium. The event, themed ‘From […]