Category: International
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5 MILLION CHILDREN STILL DIE ANNUALLY DESPITE GLOBAL PROGRESS — UN WARNS
Progress is slowing, inequality is widening, and millions of child deaths remain preventable—this is the UN’s urgent warning to the world. The United Nations is raising alarm over the slow pace of progress in reducing child mortality, revealing that about 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, despite decades of global gains.…
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CHEF GIBBS PUSHES GLOBAL REBRANDING OF NIGERIAN CUISINE
From jollof to yam pounded fresh, Nigerian food is getting a global makeover—and Chef Gibbs wants the world to taste it right. Nigerian chef Gbolabo Adebakin is calling for a deliberate global rebrand of Nigerian cuisine, saying it’s time the world sees local dishes as nutritious, diverse, and world-class—not misunderstood or misrepresented. Speaking in Lagos,…
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NGX RALLIES: INVESTORS POCKET N1.77TRN IN SHORT TRADING WEEK
Despite fewer trading days, the stock market surged — delivering big gains and renewed investor confidence. Nigeria’s stock market wrapped up the week on a strong note, with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) posting a 1.39% rise in both the All-Share Index and market capitalisation. The benchmark index climbed to 201,156.86 points, while total market…
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MALAYSIA–NIGERIA TRADE HITS $664M AS EXPORTS SURGE 20%
Stronger ties, bigger deals — Malaysia ramps up exports to Nigeria, driven by palm oil, machinery, and booming partnerships. Trade relations between Nigeria and Malaysia are heating up, with Malaysia’s exports to Nigeria jumping by 20.7% to $664 million in 2025 — a sign of deepening economic ties. Data from the Malaysia External Trade Development…
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GLOBAL OIL TENSIONS: WEST AFRICA’S FUEL MARKET HOLDS FIRM – MEMAN
Despite rising global tensions, West Africa’s fuel market is standing strong—thanks to ongoing reforms and growing local capacity. At a high-level webinar hosted by Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria with S&P Global, industry leaders said geopolitical risks—especially around the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz—are shaking global supply chains but the region remains resilient.…
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TEAM NIGERIA WRESTLERS AIM HIGH AFTER NAIA GOLD SWEEP
Team Nigeria Wrestling is making waves internationally! Coach Akuh Purity says the squad is ready to keep the medals coming, building on their four-gold haul at the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships in the U.S. The victories earned the wrestlers NAIA All-American honors and spotlighted Nigeria’s rising influence in global wrestling. Akuh credited the…
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CHELLE CALLS IWOBI, LOOKMAN AMONG 23 FOR IRAN & JORDAN FRIENDLIES
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has named 23 players, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman, for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey. Originally set for Amman, the matches were shifted to Antalya due to military tensions in the Middle East. Nigeria will face Iran on March 27 and Jordan…
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NSIA TEAMS UP WITH UK FIRM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DAIRY SECTOR
Nigeria is set to revolutionize its dairy industry! The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to build an integrated dairy production platform. The project, announced by British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, will feature 20,000 hectares of climate-smart forage, a 10,000-milking cow operation, and a processing…
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GATES FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR 32,000 IN KADUNA
NGO partners with Kaduna State to boost maternal and child health through KADCHMA. The Gates Foundation has announced plans to enroll 32,000 vulnerable residents of Kaduna into the Kaduna State Contributory Health Scheme (KADCHMA) for one year of free healthcare services. Speaking at an enrollment planning meeting, KADCHMA Director-General, Abubakar Hassan, said the initiative will…
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UN DEPUTY CHIEF URGES URGENT ACTION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
War, inequality, and militarisation continue to put women and girls at risk, UN warns. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called on governments to move beyond mere condemnation and take strong, concrete action against violence targeting women and girls worldwide. Speaking at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in…
