Category: International
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NIGERIA TO HOST FIRST PROFESSIONAL BODYBUILDING EVENT WITH IFBB WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIPS AND LAUNCH OF NATIONAL LEAGUE IN 2026
Nigeria is set to make a major mark on the international bodybuilding scene by hosting the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) West Africa Championships in April 2026. This event will be Nigeria’s first professional bodybuilding competition, coinciding with the launch of a national Fitness and Bodybuilding League to promote talent development. President of…
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NIGERIA WINS HUGE VICTORY: OFFICIALLY REMOVED FROM FATF GREY LIST
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has announced Nigeria’s official removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a landmark achievement in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. CEO Hafsat Bakari revealed the news after the FATF October plenary in Paris, marking Nigeria’s successful completion of a comprehensive 19-point reform program. This move…
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CSOs CALL FOR TRANSPARENCY ON JBS-NIGERIA DEAL AMID RISING CONCERN ON INDUSTRIAL FARMING IMPACT
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are demanding the Federal Government make public the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with JBS, the global meat giant, before the company begins operations in Nigeria. This came during a stakeholders’ workshop assessing the implications of industrial animal farming on Nigeria’s environment and local farmers. JBS, based in Sao Paulo with…
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KATSINA STATE AND UNICEF REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO END POLIO AND OTHER PREVENTABLE CHILD DISEASES
Katsina State Government, partnering with UNICEF, has renewed its vow to eliminate preventable diseases like polio, ensuring no child is left behind. Speaking at the 2025 World Polio Day event, State First Lady Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko-Radda encouraged mothers and caregivers to take their children to health centers for vaccination to secure their future. Dikko-Radda emphasized…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET CLOSES WEEK STRONG, ADDS ₦733 BILLION TO INVESTORS’ PORTFOLIOS
Friday’s trading saw the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) market cap grow from ₦98.059 trillion to ₦98.792 trillion, boosting the All-Share Index (ASI) by 0.75% to 155,645.05 points. This positive momentum was driven by strong investor demand in key stocks including Aso Savings, Ikeja Hotel, Regency Alliance Insurance, Caverton Offshore, and Aradel Holdings. Market breadth was…
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GAZA HEALTHCARE CRISIS DEEPENS TWO WEEKS AFTER CEASEFIRE, WHO REPORTS
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that adequate healthcare is still severely lacking in the Gaza Strip nearly two weeks after the latest ceasefire. Despite the arrival of medical supplies and equipment long-blocked by border closures, only 14 of 36 hospitals and a fraction of health centres and treatment rooms are operational. WHO representative…
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AUSTRALIAN FEMALE SOLDIERS TAKE A STAND WITH LANDMARK CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Former and active female soldiers in Australia have launched a groundbreaking class action lawsuit alleging widespread sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The case, which began in Federal Court in Sydney, is expected to bring thousands of affected women together in a fight against decades of systematic abuse and cover-ups.…
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UN COMMENDS NIGERIA’S LEADERSHIP IN TACKLING INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT, CALLS FOR LONG-TERM SUPPORT
The United Nations has praised Nigeria for rising to the challenge and taking active steps to implement the UN Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on internal displacement. Speaking after a joint high-level mission, UN officials highlighted Nigeria’s shift from short-term humanitarian aid to promoting self-reliance and durable recovery for over 3.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). UNHCR’s…
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CHINA AND AFRICA REAFFIRM PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION VISION 2035 IMPLEMENTATION
China and Africa have once again doubled down on their commitment to fast-track the implementation of their shared China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision, focusing on building a peaceful, sustainable, and people-centered community. This commitment was underlined during the 6th Abuja Forum themed “Deepening the Implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET SURGES WITH 57% RISE IN VOLUME AND N479 BILLION GAINS
The Nigerian Stock Exchange saw a bullish day on Thursday with 926.9 million shares traded, valued at N26.9 billion across 30,703 deals—a 57% increase in volume and a 12% growth in turnover compared to the previous day. Japaul Gold led trading by volume with 436 million shares, while Lafarge WAPCO topped the value chart at…
