Category: Humanitarian
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AIR PEACE COMPLETES SOUTH AFRICA EVACUATION, BRINGS HOME 1,393 NIGERIANS
Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 evacuees aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, bringing the total number of Nigerians evacuated to 1,393 across five dedicated missions. It…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN INCLUSIVE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED LEARNERS
Stakeholders are advocating stronger support for inclusive Mathematics education to help learners with visual impairment achieve their full potential. The call comes amid concerns that many visually impaired students continue to face barriers such as inadequate learning materials, limited assistive devices and insufficiently trained teachers. Experts say these challenges can affect academic performance and reduce…
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XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: AIR PEACE EVACUATES MORE NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Air Peace has done the fourth phase of evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals. The spokesperson for Air Peace, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, disclosed this in a statement on Friday July 10 in Lagos. He said the development was part of Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens affected by…
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AFDB, NIGERIA, UN WOMEN INAUGURATE GENDER EQUALITY ROADMAP TO 2030
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and UN Women Nigeria have inaugurated the Nigeria Gender Profile and Roadmap to Equality 2030, a framework that advances a clear pathway for gender equality and inclusive growth in Nigeria. In statement issued on the bank’s website on Wednesday July 8, the Minister of Women…
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SAUDI ARABIA, FG DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO 6,403 BENUE IDP HOUSEHOLDS
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the Federal Government, on Wednesday July 8 distributed food items to 6,403 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) households in Benue. The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, at the flag-off of the distribution at the IDPs Mega Camp in Makurdi, said the food items were…
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PETER OBI URGES URGENT ACTION OVER U.N. WARNING ON NORTHERN NIGERIA
Mr. Peter Obi has called for urgent government intervention following a United Nations warning of a worsening food crisis in Northern Nigeria. In a post on his X account, the former Anambra State governor described the situation as alarming, noting that Northern Nigeria has traditionally served as the country’s major food-producing region. He stressed the…
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52 KANO INMATES SIT FOR NECO, NBAIS EXAMS IN PUSH FOR REHABILITATION THROUGH EDUCATION
No fewer than 52 inmates in custodial centres across Kano State have commenced the 2026 NECO and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examinations, highlighting the Nigerian Correctional Service’s commitment to rehabilitation through education. The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said the candidates, comprising 41 male and 11 female…
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JAMB PUSHES AI-DRIVEN INCLUSION TO EXPAND HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to making higher education more accessible for persons with disabilities through the strategic deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and stronger stakeholder collaboration. The commitment was reiterated during the National Engagement on Inclusive Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence held on Wednesday July 1 in Abuja.…
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UNICEF STUDY WARNS OF RISING ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE RISKS FOR CHILDREN
A UNICEF-supported study has highlighted growing risks of online sexual abuse facing children in Nigeria and called for stronger protection systems to address emerging threats in digital spaces. The findings were presented during a four-day national review and validation exercise held in Abuja under the National Policy Forum for Women, Children, Families and Vulnerable Groups.…
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EMBRACE VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION AS LIFE-SAVING GESTURE – NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has appealed to Nigerians to embrace the culture of voluntary blood donation as a vital act of humanity and life-saving gesture and solidarity. The Akwa Ibom Director of the agency, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, made the appeal in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo, on Sunday June 14, as…
