Category: International
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UNICEF TRAINS 60+ NORTHWEST JOURNALISTS ON ETHICAL CHILD RIGHTS REPORTING
Ethical reporting is key to protecting children’s dignity and fostering peace in Nigeria. UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Information held a two-day training in Kano to equip over 60 journalists with skills for responsible child-focused reporting. Rahama Farah emphasized avoiding sensationalism, safeguarding vulnerable children, and building media credibility as vital for community trust and…
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MINISTER TIJANI URGES AFRICA TO LEVERAGE AI FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AT GITEX
AI is Africa’s bridge to global competitiveness—minister calls for urgent investment in digital infrastructure and skills. At the 2025 GITEX Africa launch, Minister Bosun Tijani emphasised that Africa must adopt AI to avoid falling behind, highlighting its potential to boost productivity, create jobs, and transform sectors like agriculture and education. He urged investments in connectivity,…
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LIVERPOOL CLOSE TO SIGNING MARC GUEHI FOR £35M IN SUMMER SPLASH
Liverpool targets defensive boost with Palace captain Marc Guehi as part of a £500M summer spree. Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a £35 million deal for Crystal Palace and England centre back Marc Guehi, who scored in Palace’s recent win and is undergoing a medical. The club is also set to confirm a record…
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AFRICA URGED TO BUILD SHARED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AI AND 4IR LEADERSHIP
Collaborative digital foundations key for Africa to thrive in the AI era, says NITDA DG at GITEX Africa. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA DG, called on African nations to unite in developing talent, infrastructure, and policies to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution and AI transformation. Highlighting Nigeria’s initiatives like the Talent Acceleration and Digital Literacy programmes,…
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FINNISH COURT SENTENCES BIAFRA LEADER SIMON EKPA TO 6 YEARS FOR TERRORISM
Simon Ekpa, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish District Court on terrorism-related charges. Earlier arrested in November 2024, Ekpa was found guilty of inciting terrorism and promoting violence via social media, actions linked to unrest in southeastern Nigeria. Finnish authorities…
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NIGERIAN TAC DOCTORS & NURSES JET OFF TO GAMBIA ON MISSION OF CARE
Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps (TAC) is on the move! Director-General Yusuf Yakub warmly congratulated the lead volunteer surgeon, Prof. Adanlawo Isaac, and the entire team as 20 TAC volunteers – doctors and nurses alike – geared up for deployment to The Gambia. The medical team is set to bring expert care and goodwill on this…
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COLOMBIA’S VICE PRESIDENT FRANCIA MARQUEZ CHARMS ABUJA AT NIKE ARTS GALLERY VISIT
Colombian flair meets Nigerian artistry as vice-president Francia Marquez’s Abuja visit sparks culture and empowerment vibes at Nike Arts and Gallery. On Sunday, August 31, the vibrant Nike Arts and Gallery in Abuja hosted a distinguished visitor – the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Marquez. The event saw a star-studded lineup including Aina Davies, daughter…
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SOYINKA AND CBN GOV CALL FOR NIGERIA-BRAZIL CULTURAL RENAISSANCE
Nigeria and Brazil urged to deepen cultural ties for shared heritage and economic growth during historic Brasília event. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso called for a stronger Nigeria-Brazil cultural and economic partnership during President Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil. Soyinka highlighted his ‘Return to Africa’ project symbolising spiritual reconnection with African…
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NIGERIA’S LOYALTY TO ONE-CHINA PRINCIPLE DRIVES STRONGER BILATERAL TIES — CHINESE AMBASSADOR
China and Nigeria reaffirm shared history and commitment to peace, unity, and global cooperation at WWII victory symposium. Ambassador Yu Dunhai praised Nigeria’s steadfast support for the One-China policy as key to deepening China-Nigeria relations. Speaking at a historic commemoration in Abuja, he highlighted the post-war order’s role in Taiwan’s reunification and the joint responsibility…
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NIPOST ANNOUNCES $80 PREPAID CUSTOMS DUTY ON ALL SHIPMENTS TO US
Sending parcels from Nigeria to the US just got costlier—NIPOST enforces new $80 customs charge amid global policy change. Nigerian Postal Service declared that from August 29, all non-document postal items headed to the US will incur an $80 prepaid customs duty, following a new U.S. Executive Order ending duty-free exemptions. The fee must be…
