Category: International
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ECOWAS PRESIDENT WARNS OF SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY CRISIS THREATENING WEST AFRICA’S UNITY
Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has highlighted serious security and democracy crises facing West Africa, warning they risk derailing the sub-region’s integration efforts. Speaking at the African Public Square conference in Abuja, he stressed the urgent need for citizen-led reforms to redefine ECOWAS’s future for the next 15 years. He pointed to…
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NAIRA SHINES BRIGHTER, GAINING N15 AS IT CLOSES STRONGER AT 1,421.73 TO DOLLAR
The Naira extended its winning streak on Friday, ending the trading week stronger at N1,421.73 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a 1.07% or N15.23 appreciation from N1,436.97 recorded earlier in the week, continuing a steady upward trend that began Monday.…
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CHINA REAFFIRMS STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA UNDER NEW 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN
China is set to deepen ties with Nigeria as it embarks on a new development chapter guided by its 15th Five-Year Plan. At a dialogue co-hosted by China Media Group and the Chinese Consulate in Lagos, officials highlighted the theme “Innovation, Openness, Shared Development,” reflecting mutual goals for expanded economic, cultural, and tech cooperation. Chinese…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET BOUNCES BACK WITH N285 BILLION GAIN ON FRIDAY
The Nigerian stock market ended a four-day losing streak on a high note Friday, adding N285 billion to investors’ portfolios. Renewed interest in key stocks like Julius Berger, Learn Africa, Cornerstone Insurance, Aso Savings, and Ikeja Hotel boosted market sentiment and pushed the All-Share Index up by 449.80 points to close at 154,126.46. The market…
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META AND NDPC SET TO FINALISE $32.8 MILLION DATA PRIVACY DISPUTE ON NOVEMBER 3
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms, Inc. are scheduled to adopt the terms of their $32.8 million fine settlement on November 3 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court date was set by Justice James Omotosho after Meta’s lawyer, Fred Onuobia, SAN, was delayed in filing settlement documents but confirmed…
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AFRICA CDC URGES VIGILANCE & COOPERATION TO FIGHT DISEASE OUTBREAKS
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is calling for stronger community surveillance, better vaccination efforts, and ongoing cross-border teamwork to curb deadly outbreaks sweeping the continent. Prof. Yap Boum, Africa CDC’s Incident Manager for Health Emergencies, gave this update at their weekly news briefing, revealing progress but warning against letting down…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH EU AND UNESCO TO BOOST TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO to strengthen the country’s education system. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Project Steering Committee for the EU-UNESCO initiative in Abuja. The project,…
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GERMAN CHAMBER REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Giessen-Friedberg, Germany, has renewed its commitment to boosting vocational education, entrepreneurship, and institutional growth in Nigeria. Dr. Matthias Leder, the IHK’s CEO, shared this during a virtual media conference highlighting two decades of strong Nigeria-Germany collaboration. Since 2005, the partnership has trained over 600 Nigerians, advancing youth skills,…
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TAYLOR SWIFT’S ‘FATE OF OPHELIA’ LEADS BILLBOARD HOT 100 FOR THIRD WEEK STRAIGHT
Taylor Swift continues to dominate the music charts with her hit ‘Fate of Ophelia’ holding strong at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third consecutive week. Hot on its heels is ‘Golden’ by Hunter/X:EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI at number two. Other top tracks making waves include Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ at number…
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CONNECT AFRICA INITIATIVE TRAINS CSOs ON GBV PREVENTION AND WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN KANO
Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), an NGO, recently trained 20 civil society organisations in Kano State on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention advocacy and the adoption of Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy. The two-day training, held under the Women Against Violence, Empowered through Sustainability (WAVES) Phase II project and supported by the French Embassy, brought together CSO…
