Harm reduction
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Despite evidence of effectiveness, harm reduction measures have remained controversial and highly contested in many African countries, fueling the menace of substance abuse on the continent. The Founder/Executive Director, Global Initiative on Substance Abuse (GISA), Dr. Martin Agwogie, who disclosed this during his presentation at the fourth Harm Reduction Exchange, in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday,…
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President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on the BRICS group nations if they undercut the US dollar. "We require a commitment... that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or, they will face 100 percent Tariffs," Trump wrote…
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AC Milan swept past Empoli 3-0 on Saturday to cut the gap separating them from Serie A's European places to three points. Alvaro Morata's first league goal in over two months and fine strikes in each half from Tijjani Reijnders were enough for Milan to claim a straight-forward win at a foggy San Siro. Milan…
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Stakeholders in the education sector have said that a relevant and sustainable tertiary education system is crucial for Africa, as it would bridge the skills gap between what universities teach and what industries demand. According to the experts, the gap exists because academic institutions often fail to equip students with the skills required in the…
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Chancellor and founder of Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, has said the university is at
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Frank Lampard's first game as Coventry manager ended in a 2-2 draw as Victor Torp's late penalty rescued the former England star from a debut defeat against Cardiff on Saturday. Lampard has taken charge of Championship side Coventry on a two-and-a-half year contract after his long-serving predecessor Mark Robins was surprisingly sacked on November 7.…