Category: International
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SENEGAL STAGES COMEBACK TO TOP GROUP B IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Teranga Lions rally late to beat DR Congo 3-2, while Cape Verde, Togo, and others fight for spots. Senegal overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat DR Congo 3-2 in Kinshasa, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring the winner near the end, moving them to the top of Group B. Cape Verde edged Cameroon 1-0 to lead…
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FEDERAL GOVT PUSHES GREEN INVESTMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION
Nigeria aims to lead in eco-friendly airport operations with collaborative carbon emission management. Minister Festus Keyamo, speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, urged unified action to cut carbon emissions and promote green innovation in Nigeria’s aviation sector. He highlighted that achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation at NAIA will signal Nigeria’s commitment to…
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GOODLUCK JONATHAN FOUNDATION TO HOST 2025 DEMOCRACY DIALOGUE IN ACCRA
African statesmen and global experts unite to tackle democracy’s challenges under the theme “Why Democracies Die.” The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s 2025 Democracy Dialogue, set for Sept. 17 in Accra, Ghana, will gather leaders like Ghanaian President John Mahama, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, and ECOWAS officials. Co-hosted with the Ghanaian government, the event will explore…
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GLOBAL MARKETS TO YOUR PLATE: MEDIA TRAINING UNCOVERS THE ECONOMY BEHIND YOUR DINNER BILL
Ever wondered how the ups and downs of financial markets ripple all the way to the price of your dinner? A two-city media training in Nigeria has been digging into just that, helping journalists connect the dots between global trade, commodity prices, debt, and everyday costs.The training, held in Abuja (September 8–9, and to hold…
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US, NIGERIAN AIR FORCES LINK UP FOR SHARPER COUNTER-TERROR HITS
When precision meets partnership: Nigerian and US military minds joined forces in Abuja to boost counter-terrorism tactics with a focus on teamwork and civilian safety.Nigerian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar teamed up with retired US Maj.-Gen. Miguel Castellanos and the US Institute of Security Governance delegation for a strategic powwow at NAF HQ.…
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BRICS BLOC DEFENDS MULTILATERALISM AGAINST UNILATERALISM, SAYS BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Hook: Lula calls for united BRICS front to uphold fair trade, digital democracy, and climate action. At a virtual summit, Brazilian President Lula da Silva emphasized BRICS as the defender of multilateralism amid rising global unilateralism threatening trade rules and sovereignty. He urged unity ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial and stressed the importance of…
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POLICE SUSPECT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED ARSON CAUSES MASSIVE POWER OUTAGE IN BERLIN
Extremist-linked attack on high-voltage pylons leaves thousands in south-east Berlin without electricity. Police investigating arson that set fire to two high-voltage pylons in Johannisthal, causing power cuts for 43,000 households and 3,000 businesses. Firefighters extinguished the blaze but power restoration may take time. The attack disrupted trams, traffic lights, and forced patient evacuations from nursing…
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ISRAELI MILITARY STRIKES LEBANON AND SYRIA AGAIN, RAISING REGIONAL TENSIONS
Renewed Israeli attacks hit Lebanon and Syria, drawing sharp condemnation from Damascus. An Israeli drone struck a vehicle south of Beirut, seriously injuring one person, while airstrikes targeted areas near Homs and Latakia in Syria, with no initial casualties reported. Damascus condemned the attacks as violations of international law risking regional security. Israel said it’s…
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ZIMBABWE DRIVES ENERGY TRANSFORMATION WITH $9BN MINING-LED INVESTMENT
Mining boom powers Zimbabwe’s push for greener, expanded energy capacity by 2030. Zimbabwe plans to invest over $9 billion in power projects to boost capacity to 5,432MW, with nearly half from renewables. Mining — the top energy consumer fueled by lithium, gold, platinum, and diamonds — is also a key investor, launching solar and captive…
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OGUN STATE PROMOTES ITSELF AS AFRICA’S GATEWAY AT AfCFTA TRADE FAIR
Governor Abiodun spotlights bold reforms and infrastructure to attract investors and boost intra-African trade. At IATF25 in Algiers, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun positioned the state as Nigeria’s top investment hub, highlighting projects like Gateway Cargo Airport, upgraded ports, roads, and industrial clusters. Simplified processes via OgunInvest and strategic location near Lagos ports and ECOWAS…
