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FG restates commitment to media reform
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the country’s media and broadcasting industry through technological advancement, strategic partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Thursday during the sixth edition
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China-Nigeria pact to unlock $1 billion investment in sugar value chain
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SINOMACH, a Chinese conglomerate, for the development of a sugarcane cultivation and processing project capable of producing one million metric tonnes of sugar.
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Tragedy of Uromi killings and necessity to make Nigeria safe
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The decision to shut schools for Ramadan is inconsiderate
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The problem with Supreme Court’s verdict on Jackson -Part 2
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The problem with Supreme Court’s verdict on Jackson
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Xiaomi Nigeria Unveils the All-New REDMI A5 – Affordable Excellence for Everyone
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Zoho’s local pricing strategy: Making business software more accessible in Nigeria
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Lukman alleges PDP govs aiding Tinubu as Atiku intensifies coalition agenda
The internal crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened yesterday as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar pushed forward with his coalition agenda, defying resistance from PDP governors
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“I was always in distress during my period” – The painful reality of living with endometriosis
“My dad is a doctor, but I couldn’t tell him because he’s the kind of guy that can handle any medical case except mine. He was always downplaying it whenever I would say I had serious cramps and couldn’t get up from the bed. I didn’t have any personal money to go to a hospital;…
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Energy
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NMDPRA urges oil marketers to renew licences
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has urged petroleum marketers in Katsina State
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Education
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Hamzat, others seek reform of secondary education
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has called for collaboration among stakeholders to reform the secondary education sub-sector, saying there is a need to ensure that graduating students are equipped with relevant skills to meet 21st-century needs.
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Health
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Colombia declares emergency over yellow fever outbreak
Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency over a deadly yellow fever outbreak, with the government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend. The mosquito-borne virus, which typically causes fever, muscle pains,
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If you own these phones, WhatsApp is done with you in May
If you’re still using a phone from 2013 or 2014, it’s time to upgrade. Meta has confirmed that starting May 5, 2025, the green app will stop working on several older phones. And no, it’s not a bug. It’s permanent.
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‘We need to shift mindsets, create systems that support women’s leadership’
Dr. May Ikeora is an academia, advocate, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. With a foundation in human rights, gender equality, and peacebuilding, she has contributed to research and policy development, focusing on human trafficking, migration, and international law
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See AllClub De Madrid’s Annual Policy Dialogue 2025: A Nigerian’s perspective
Diplomatic Display The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) serves as the UN’s central hub in Africa. It is the largest UN headquarters in terms of land size, occupying 140 acres (56 hectares) within the lush Karura Forest. UNON hosts
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Mary Dinah Foundation’s programmes recognised for resumption after US Congress reviews
In a remarkable testament to its impact, governance, and strategic leadership, Mary Dinah Foundation has been ranked 25th out of 898 organizations globally under the U.S. Foreign Assistance Resumed Programs list, in terms of number of ongoing programs. Following a
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Technology
See AllGoogle seeks collaboration against online threats, blocks 5.1b ads
Google has called for collaboration in the fight against online threats, revealing that it removed 5.1 billion harmful ads and restricted another 9.1 billion globally in 2024.
14 April 2025
Telecoms operators begin upgrades to boost services
Sports
See AllAnger as China club plays hours after striker Boupendza's death
Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC’s decision to go ahead with a league match hours after the death of their Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza. Police have ruled out foul play in the death of the 28-year-old,
17 April 2025
Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract
17 April 2025
Athletes set for 3rd Calabar Marathon April 19
17 April 2025
