Category: International
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NIGERIA LEADS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA IN AQUACULTURE, BUT FACES GIANT FISH SUPPLY GAP
Nigeria’s aquaculture sector is producing about 500,000 metric tonnes of fish every year, making the country the biggest aquaculture producer in sub-Saharan Africa, says Dr. Charles Iyangbe, WorldFish Nigeria’s Country Representative. Speaking at Fisheries Society of Nigeria’s 40th anniversary in Nasarawa, he revealed fisheries jobs provide livelihoods for over 10 million Nigerians. But here’s the…
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SWISS GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS BORNO MODEL FOR PEACE AND RECOVERY IN NIGERIA
The Swiss Government has pledged its support for the Borno Government’s innovative post-conflict recovery program, known as the ‘Borno Model,’ which focuses on demobilising, deradicalisation, and reintegrating repentant insurgents. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, to Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House…
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TÜRKIYE’S PRESIDENT ERDOGAN: STRIVING FOR A STRONG, PEACEFUL, AND PROSPEROUS NATION ON 102ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
Türkiye marked its 102nd Independence Anniversary with President Recep Erdogan’s message celebrating the nation’s rich heritage and reaffirming its vision for the future. Speaking through Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, at a special dinner in Abuja, Erdogan emphasized the country’s journey as a resilient, self-sacrificing nation that has overcome historic hardships to safeguard its…
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UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AGAIN CALLS FOR END TO US EMBARGO ON CUBA FOR 33RD YEAR
The United Nations General Assembly has once again overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding the United States end its decades-long economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba. For the 33rd consecutive year, 165 of the UN’s 193 Member States voted in favor, while seven countries, including the US and Israel, opposed the resolution. Twelve nations abstained,…
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NIGERIA, FRANCE, AND ITALY LAUNCH “COMMON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP” TO TACKLE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Nigeria has teamed up with France and Italy in unveiling a new joint initiative branded the “Common Operational Partnership” (COP Nigeria) aimed at intensifying the fight against human trafficking. The project was officially launched in Abuja to strengthen Nigeria’s battle against trafficking along major migratory routes. European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, explained that…
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CHINA REAFFIRMS STRONG UN PARTNERSHIP AS UNITED NATIONS MARKS 80 YEARS
China reaffirmed its firm partnership with the United Nations and underscored its commitment to global peace, stability, and shared development as the world body celebrated its 80th anniversary. In a new documentary titled “The UN at 80: China’s Perspective”, produced by China Global Television Network (CGTN), China recounted its vital contributions to global governance, peacekeeping,…
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WHO AND PARTNERS URGE URGENT CLIMATE ACTION TO GUARD GLOBAL HEALTH: 2025 LANCET COUNTDOWN REPORT SOUNDS ALARM
The World Health Organization (WHO) and global allies warn world leaders that neglecting climate adaptation is already costing millions of lives, straining economies, and damaging ecosystems, according to the 2025 Lancet Countdown report released ahead of COP30. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights 12 out of 20 key health risk indicators reaching record highs…
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UNEP SOUNDS ALARM ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION FUNDING GAP: DEVELOPING NATIONS FACE MASSIVE SHORTFALL
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning in its Adaptation Gap Report 2025, revealing that developing countries will need over $310 billion annually by 2035 to tackle worsening climate impacts a figure more than 12 times the current funding levels. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights that while more countries…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS OUT OF FIFA U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER 4-0 LOSS TO ITALY
The 2022 bronze medallist Nigeria Flamingos were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following a 4-0 defeat by Italy in the Round of 16 in Morocco. Italy extended their unbeaten run to four wins in four matches. Nigeria fought hard and almost took the lead early with captain Shakirat…
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AFRICAN ENERGY LEADERS PUSH FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND INVESTMENT AT OTL AFRICA DOWNSTREAM ENERGY WEEK 2025
Energy regulators and stakeholders from across Africa gathered in Lagos for the 19th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025, calling for stronger regional integration, harmonised policies, and increased investment to boost sustainability and competitiveness in the continent’s oil and gas sector. The event, themed “Energy Sustainability: Growth Beyond Boundaries and Competition,” highlighted how fragmented regulations…
