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Oro indigenes raise N20m for community development
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A whopping N500 million target has been set by indigenes of Oro, an ancient community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to uplift their town. The community has been the beneficiary of major development projects from government in recent years at both the federal and state levels. But it strives for more. Realizing the…
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FG commissions water project in Imo State, to cater for 200,000 people
Federal Government through the Ministry of Water Resources has commissioned a major water project that will provide clean water for over 200,000 people in Imo State. Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu in company of Governor Hope Uzodimma performed the ceremony at Ezeala Akpaka. In a social media post on the water project on Friday, Governor Uzodimma expressed his joy…
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IPC establishes Centre for Safety of Journalists in Nigeria, laments increasing attacks on media
To further address the growing spate of attacks on journalists and the threats on media freedom in Nigeria, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has announced that it is establishing a Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalist (CSPJ), as part of its unique activities to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2023. A statement by Mr. Lanre Arogundade,…
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At Mo Ibrahim governance forum, Osinbajo makes case for more investments in creative industry
With the right infrastructure, provision of credit and the necessary exposure, the creative industry in Africa would expand its space significantly, according to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. He spoke at the first session of 2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend today in Nairobi, Kenya. The panel discussion was themed “Africa in the World: Multiple Assets.” The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, MIF, the organizer…
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REPORT: Malaysia, Taiwan ban Indomie Noodles over cancer causing substance
Indofood, the maker of the popular Indomie instant noodles, has come under scrutiny after its products were banned in Taiwan and Malaysia due to an increased cancer risk. Health officials in both countries discovered the presence of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical, in the “special chicken” flavor noodles. “The detection of ethylene oxide in the product did not comply with…
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Osinbajo outlines pathways for climate-positive economic growth in Africa
In order for African countries to attain middle-income status, and societal and individual prosperity for its people, the issue of energy poverty has to be tackled headlong and reflected in the global energy transition conversations. To achieve this, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has outlined specific pathways that will lead to climate-positive economic growth in the continent and at the…
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WHO urges FG, states to devote 80% of health budget to Primary Healthcare Centres
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the federal and state governments to increase their budget allocation towards the development and sustenance of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the country. At a media briefing in Abuja, as part of the African Vaccination Week, the WHO Country Director, Dr. Walter Molumbo, stated that an increased allocation to the health sector…
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Earth Day: Adeleke approves climate agenda for Osun State
As the world marks Earth Day on Saturday, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved a comprehensive climate change agenda to address emerging concerns about climate change and its impact on the state. The new agenda includes the formulation of a climate change and adaptation policy for Osun State, the creation of the state climate advisory board, the establishment of…
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Bauchi, UNICEF launch programme to empower 13,000 girls with digital skills
The Bauchi State government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a programme called Girls Employability and Skills Partnership (GESP) to empower 13,000 adolescent girls with digital skills. The initiative aims to promote self-reliance and eliminate poverty among girls between the ages of 10 and 24 in both formal and informal sectors. The GESP programme started…
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Fears of global sugar shortage drive prices to decade high
Sugar climbed again in New York, hitting the highest in a decade on persistent worries about tight global supplies. Raw sugar rose as much as 1.9 per cent, before trimming some of the gain. Futures have surged lately on prospects for limited exports out of India and concerns about production in other key growers, with Wilmar International Ltd. expecting a…
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