Category: International
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HIROSHIMA COMMEMORATES 80 YEARS SINCE ATOMIC BOMBING AS NUCLEAR TENSIONS RISE
On the 80th anniversary of the devastating U.S. atomic bombing, Hiroshima honoured the victims with a solemn ceremony, including a moment of silence at the exact time the bomb fell. Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged youth to carry forward the fight against nuclear arms, warning that poor decisions on military policies risk repeating inhumane tragedies. With…
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NIGERIA RECORDS $5.64 BILLION CAPITAL IMPORTATION IN Q1 2025, UP 67%
Nigeria attracted $5.64 billion in capital importation in the first quarter of 2025, a 67% jump from the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Portfolio investments led the inflow, making up over 92% of the total, while foreign direct investment remained the smallest slice at just over 2%. The…
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MEDIA PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROMOTING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN NIGERIA – EXPERTS
Experts say the media is vital to driving Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding agenda, urging journalists to champion the cause as vigorously as sports coverage. Speaking at a multi-zonal media dialogue on the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, they highlighted that with strong media support, stakeholders can ensure mothers and caregivers get the encouragement and information needed for…
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UNICEF AND KATSINA LAUNCH SMART SURVEY TO TACKLE CHILD MALNUTRITION
UNICEF and Katsina State government are rolling out the Standardised Monitoring and Assessment of Relief Transitions (SMART) Survey to map malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months. The survey will track wasting, stunting, and underweight, helping guide timely interventions across all 34 local governments. With UNICEF and USAID funding the initiative and Katsina committing over N500…
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PROF. PATE CALLS FOR NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER TO BOOST AFRICA’S HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY
At the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate urged a bold shift toward a “New Public Health Order” for Africa, emphasising domestic financing, local manufacturing, and true ownership of health systems. He challenged outdated global health frameworks shaped by external priorities, calling for Africa to lead its path rooted in sovereignty,…
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KOGI GOVERNMENT APPROVES PAID PARENTAL LEAVE TO SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING
Kogi State now offers six months of paid maternity leave and 14 days of paid paternity leave, boosting support for breastfeeding mothers and new fathers. Announced during the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, the policy aims to create a nurturing environment for infants’ health and strengthen family bonds. Health Commissioner Dr. Adeiza Abdulazeez said the move…
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EXPERTS URGE BOOST TO BAMBOO INDUSTRY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ANAMBRA AND NIGERIA
Experts at an Investors’ Forum in Awka, Anambra, have raised concerns over Nigeria’s untapped bamboo potential, highlighting its value for sustainable industrial growth and green economy. They stressed the need for better policy, modern processing facilities, and investment to harness bamboo’s benefits for job creation, environmental protection, and economic development. With the global bamboo market…
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D’TIGRESS CAPTAIN AMY OKONKWO SAYS AFROBASKET WIN WILL INSPIRE GIRLS NATIONWIDE
D’Tigress captain and MVP Amy Okonkwo says their historic fifth consecutive Afrobasket title will encourage girls across Nigeria and beyond to embrace basketball. Speaking at a presidential reception, she thanked President Tinubu for the warm welcome and praised the team’s support system for their continued success. Okonkwo expressed confidence that the victory will propel the…
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GATES FOUNDATION PLEDGES $2.5BN TO REVOLUTIONISE WOMEN’S HEALTH R&D
The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion through 2030 to spark groundbreaking research and innovation in women’s health globally. Focusing on underfunded areas like maternal care, menstrual health, gynaecological conditions, contraceptives, and STI solutions, the fund aims to address the huge research gaps that have left millions of women suffering from misdiagnosed or ignored conditions.…
