Category: International
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U.S. AID CUTS: FG URGED TO STEP IN ON HIV/AIDS FUNDING TO PROTECT YOUTHS
Expert warns funding freeze could undo 20 years of progress and trigger a dangerous resurgence An HIV/AIDS expert, Dr Nandul Durfa, has raised the alarm that Nigeria risks a fresh HIV/AIDS crisis following the halt of U.S. foreign aid, urging the Federal Government to urgently and fully fund HIV/AIDS services to protect young Nigerians. Speaking…
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TYLA DOES IT AGAIN: SA STAR SNAGS GRAMMY, NIGERIA MISSES OUT
“Push 2 Start” powers South Africa’s Tyla to another Grammy as Nigerian heavyweights fall short South African pop sensation Tyla has clinched Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards, edging out a strong Nigerian lineup and sealing her second Grammy win. The ceremony lit up the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday…
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OPEN THE DOORS BOTH WAYS: EXPERT DEMANDS VISA RECIPROCITY IN NIGERIA’S TRADE DEALS
No mobility, no real benefits — policy expert says trade pacts must work for Nigerians, not just capital The Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, is urging the Federal Government to make visa reciprocity a non-negotiable part of Nigeria’s trade and economic agreements. In a statement from Abuja, Oluwafemi argued that…
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NAN REPORTER WINS AFRICAN PRESS AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE
Digital payments and youth resilience in Nigeria earn continental acclaim Marrakech, Jan. 29, 2026 – Usman Aliyu, Assistant Chief Correspondent at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has won the 2025 FAAPA Award for Best Feature Article for his compelling report, “Swipe to Survive: How Digital Payments Tackle Youth Unemployment in Nigeria.” The award was…
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12,000 WOMEN AND YOUTHS TRAINED IN ORGANIC FARMING BY ACTIONAID SPAC
Agroecology project empowers farmers, but calls for land security and market access remain Over 12,000 women and young farmers in the FCT have been trained in organic farming under ActionAid’s SPAC–West Africa project, boosting sustainable farming practices and community resilience. Project Lead, Hajara Ramson, said the training, delivered through cooperatives and a Training of Trainers…
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UN ON THE BRINK: GUTERRES WARNS OF IMMINENT FINANCIAL COLLAPSE
Unpaid dues, outdated rules push the world body toward a cash crunch UN Secretary-General António Guterres has sounded a stark alarm: the United Nations could be heading for financial collapse unless member states urgently clear unpaid dues or agree to overhaul the organisation’s financial rules. In a letter to UN ambassadors, Guterres said the crisis…
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NAIRA ENDS WEEK STRONGER, GAINS AGAINST DOLLAR
CBN reforms boost confidence as local currency posts steady week-long rally The naira wrapped up the week on a positive note, appreciating further against the U.S. dollar at the official market to close at ₦1,386.55/$1 on Friday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show the currency gained ₦10.43, a 0.7% improvement from Thursday’s…
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NGX ENDS WEEK MIXED AS MARKET VALUE JUMPS ₦184BN
Fresh share listings lift capitalisation despite a slight dip in the index Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a mixed note on Friday, with market capitalisation climbing by ₦184 billion even as the benchmark index slipped slightly. Market value rose 0.17% to ₦106.15 trillion, boosted mainly by Presco’s additional 166.7 million shares and…
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NIGERIANS IN TURKEY STRENGTHEN TIES WITH DIASPORA COMMISSION
Ambassador Magbo meets NiDCOM chair to boost diaspora welfare and engagement The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magbo, on Wednesday held an official meeting with Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairperson and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to discuss stronger collaboration and welfare initiatives for Nigerians living abroad.…
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CHINA TIGHTENS DRUG RULES, OPENS DOOR FOR INNOVATION
New regulations aim to fast-track safer medicines, boost drug innovation, and clean up online sales. China has rolled out revised drug administration regulations to encourage pharmaceutical innovation, tighten oversight of online medicine sales, and strengthen drug safety controls. The updated rules—signed into law by Premier Li Qiang—will take effect May 15 and overhaul key parts…
