Nigerian girls
29 Jan
The World Bank has revealed that 45 per cent of girls in Nigeria give birth before the age of 18 years, raising concerns about the education of girls.
31 Oct
The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigerian girls now have equal opportunities to aspire, going by efforts to dismantle barriers to the realisation of their full potential.
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N36.5 billion for the execution of several projects in its satellite towns. Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the FCT Executive Committee meeting, the first in 2025. Zulkiflu explained that out…
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Egypt on Thursday said Israeli support for US President Donald Trump's plan to displace Gazans "weakens and destroys the negotiations on
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The US Treasury announced financial sanctions on Thursday, the first under the new administration of Donald Trump, that target an
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Command, has described fake number plate as a security threat that must be addressed. The Lagos State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, said this during the launch of an operation to combat the menace of fake number plates, on Thursday, in Lagos. “Today’s operation is specifically…
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Mission 89, the global research and advocacy organisation dedicated to combating child trafficking in sports and athlete protection, has announced the appointment of professional footballer and Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre as a global ambassador. This strategic partnership underscores the organisation's unwavering commitment to safeguarding young athletes and upholding the integrity of football. Ashleigh Plumptre, renowned…
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US President Donald Trump's trade envoy nominee Jamieson Greer said Thursday that universal tariffs should be "studied and considered"
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A French court ruled on Thursday that the seaside city of Biarritz must rename its La Negresse historic district, possibly named after a black
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Thousands of survivors held torchlit vigils before dawn on Thursday across southern Turkey, voicing pain and anger as they marked the moment a devastating earthquake struck two years ago. The 7.8-magnitude quake struck at 4:17 am when people were sleeping, killing over 53,000 people in Turkey and some 6,000 in Syria. It destroyed almost 40,000…
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Countries must aim as high as possible when setting new goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Andre Correa do Lago, the president
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Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Thursday presented the Staff of Office to Mr. Johnson Matalo, the newly installed Gubo of Yungur, as a Third-Class Chief. The coronation ceremony, which was held in Dumne, Song Local Government Area, attracted traditional rulers, well-wishers, and other prominent personalities from across the country. While congratulating the new Gubo,…