Category: International
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AU NAMES KIKWETE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR HORN OF AFRICA
Africa taps experience for peace—former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete takes the lead in stabilizing the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region. The African Union Commission has appointed Jakaya Kikwete as High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. The announcement was made by AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf. Kikwete’s role will focus…
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AU HONOURS SLAVERY VICTIMS, CALLS FOR JUSTICE AND REMEMBRANCE
A painful past, a powerful reminder—Africa pauses to honour millions lost to slavery while pushing for justice that still echoes today. The African Union Commission has paid tribute to millions of Africans who suffered and died during the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as one of history’s darkest injustices. Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf made the call…
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NSSEC SEEKS UNICEF BACKING TO BOOST DATA, DIGITAL SKILLS IN SCHOOLS
Nigeria’s secondary education system may be getting a digital upgrade—as National Senior Secondary Education Commission turns to United Nations Children’s Fund for support.* The NSSEC is pushing for stronger collaboration with UNICEF to improve data collection, digital literacy, and technical skills in senior secondary schools across the country. Executive Secretary Iyela Ajayi says better data…
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UNODC WARNS: CRIME, CORRUPTION FUEL EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA
From drug trafficking to dirty money—experts say the roots of violent extremism in Nigeria run deeper than just ideology. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has flagged organised crime, corruption, and illicit financial flows as major drivers of violent extremism in Nigeria. Speaking ahead of a new national strategy rollout, UNODC Country Representative…
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NAVY SEEKS DENMARK ALLIANCE TO SECURE GULF OF GUINEA
Nigeria is strengthening global partnerships to tackle piracy and maritime threats in one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. The Nigerian Navy is pushing for deeper collaboration with Denmark to boost security in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, made the call during talks with Danish Ambassador Jen Hansen in Abuja,…
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PAKISTAN OFFERS TO HOST U.S.-IRAN PEACE TALKS
Islamabad steps forward as a potential peace ground as tensions rise in the Middle East. Pakistan has offered to host high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, signaling a fresh diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country is ready to facilitate “meaningful and conclusive” discussions—if both nations agree—aimed…
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IRAN APPOINTS NEW SECURITY CHIEF AFTER LARIJANI ASSASSINATION
A major shake-up in Iran’s power structure as a new security chief steps in following a high-profile killing. Iran has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new Secretary General of its Supreme National Security Council, days after the assassination of Ali Larijani in a reported Israeli strike. The appointment, confirmed by a presidential decree, places…
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LAGOS COURTS GLOBAL INVESTORS TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURE
With a booming food market and rising demand, Lagos is calling on global partners to help unlock the real value in agriculture—beyond the farm. The Lagos State Government is pushing for stronger agro-investment partnerships to drive growth across the food value chain, saying the real opportunity lies after harvest—not just in production. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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AKWA IBOM, NETHERLANDS JOIN FORCES TO REVAMP AGRICULTURE
From greenhouses to dairy systems, Akwa Ibom is teaming up with the Netherlands to drive a new era of smart farming. The Akwa Ibom State government is set to partner with Netherlands to boost agriculture and unlock new opportunities in agro-tech and food production. The deal was unveiled at the Agrofood Fair Nigeria in Lagos…
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DANGOTE SOUNDS ALARM: GLOBAL OIL TENSIONS COULD HIT NIGERIA HARD
From fuel prices to daily survival, Africa’s richest man warns the Middle East crisis could ripple into every corner of Nigeria’s economy. Business mogul Aliko Dangote has warned that rising tensions in the Middle East could trigger serious economic shocks for Nigeria and other African countries. Speaking after meeting with Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos,…
