Category: International
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OKAYAFRICA LAUNCHES “BIRD’S EYE VIEW” PODCAST, AMPLIFYING AFRICA’S BOLDEST VOICES
OkayAfrica’s new podcast, “Bird’s Eye View,” is making waves as it spotlights Africa’s most influential voices on Pan-Africanism, capitalism, and the global Black experience. Co-hosted by iconic Afrobeats artist Seun Kuti and Pan-African activist Bro Diallo, the show breaks barriers by bringing unfiltered truths and honest conversations to the forefront—topics often left unspoken. Debuting on…
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OVER 4.24 MILLION NIGERIANS AFFECTED BY BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, SAYS SIGHTSAVERS INTERNATIONAL
An NGO, Sightsavers International, has revealed that more than 4.24 million Nigerians suffer from blindness or visual impairment, mostly due to preventable or treatable conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and uncorrected refractive errors. Esther Bature, Advocacy Coordinator for Sightsavers Nigeria, shared this alarming figure during a workshop in Kano aimed at enhancing collaboration between the…
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EXPERTS CALL FOR INTEGRATED, INCLUSIVE, TECH-DRIVEN DATA SYSTEM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT ON WORLD STATISTICS DAY
At the World Statistics Day event in Abuja, data and development experts emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt an integrated, inclusive, and technology-powered statistical system. They highlighted that better data sharing between public and private sectors, as well as all government levels, is key to improving decision-making and accelerating national progress. Dr Paul…
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UNCTAD CHIEF REBECA GRYNSPAN WARNS OF $31 TRILLION BURDEN STIFLING DEVELOPING NATIONS
The Secretary-General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Rebeca Grynspan, has sounded a loud alarm, revealing that a staggering $31 trillion debt burden is hampering the growth of developing countries worldwide. Speaking at the UNCTAD 195 Member States gathering in Geneva, she emphasized that this financial weight is a critical obstacle to…
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NIGERIA GEARS UP TO HOST 2026 WORLD PUBLIC RELATIONS FORUM IN ABUJA WITH STRONG NATIONAL BACKING
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially inaugurated a 22-member National Planning Committee (NPC) to spearhead the organisation of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), set for Abuja. This prestigious global gathering will attract PR professionals from over 126 countries, marking a historic moment for Nigeria as it hosts the world’s biggest…
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NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS FORMS NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR 2026 WORLD PR FORUM IN ABUJA
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has launched a 22-member National Planning Committee (NPC) to organize the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) scheduled to take place in Abuja. The global event, hosted in partnership with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, will draw PR professionals from over 126 countries. Chairman…
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SUPER FALCONS KICK OFF TRAINING IN LOMÉ AHEAD OF CRITICAL WAFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST BENIN
The ten-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have started their training camp in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Leading the early arrivals was six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, joined by new call-up Joy Omewa and key players…
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UK MILITARY TO GET NEW POWERS TO SHOOT DOWN THREATENING DRONES NEAR BASES
Defence Secretary John Healey is set to announce plans giving British troops the authority to shoot down drones that threaten UK military bases, responding to repeated drone incursions monitored over the past year. The new powers will be part of the Armed Forces Bill, enabling quicker, decisive action against unidentified drones that current regulations limit…
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ISRAEL RESUMES HUMANITARIAN AID TO GAZA AFTER TEMPORARY HALT FOLLOWING DEADLY ATTACKS
After briefly stopping aid deliveries due to deadly anti-tank missile attacks that killed two Israeli soldiers, Israel has resumed allowing humanitarian goods into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. This decision follows political orders to continue aid, despite ongoing tension and recent heavy airstrikes in retaliation. Aid deliveries had been suspended Sunday amid…
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MUSK’S X LAUNCHES MARKETPLACE TO RECLAIM INACTIVE USERNAMES FOR PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new marketplace allowing Premium Business and Premium+ subscribers to request or buy inactive usernames. The marketplace offers two types of handles: free priority usernames featuring full names or phrases, and rare usernames like “@Tom” or “@Pizza,” which are sold by invitation or public…
