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FG SEES MANGO INDUSTRY AS KEY TO FOOD SECURITY, JOBS AND EXPORT GROWTH
The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s mango industry has the potential to boost food security, create jobs and increase export earnings if stakeholders embrace innovation, climate-smart agriculture and stronger collaboration. Speaking at the inauguration of new executives of the National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAMPPMAN) in Abuja, the Minister of…
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AFRICA CDC, WHO CALL FOR COMMUNITY-LED ACTION AS DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK ESCALATES
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for urgent community-led action to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Following a joint high-level mission to Uganda and the DRC, the agencies urged stronger case detection, contact tracing, treatment…
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DIGITISATION NOW ESSENTIAL FOR BUSINESS GROWTH, FinTechNGR TELLS NIGERIAN FIRMS
The FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has urged business leaders to make digital transformation a boardroom priority, describing digitisation as the minimum requirement for business relevance in today’s economy. Speaking at the maiden Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Business Innovation Series in Lagos, FintechNGR President, Dr Stanley Jacob, said companies that fail to embed digital…
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EXPERT URGES NIGERIANS TO PROTECT ONLINE DATA, EMBRACE RESPONSIBLE AI
A data scientist with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Oluwaleke Oni, has urged Nigerians to adopt safer digital habits to protect their personal information and online activities. Speaking in Ibadan, Oni warned that oversharing details on social media, indiscriminately granting app permissions and reusing passwords could expose users to privacy and security…
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INFERTILITY IS A COUPLE’S CHALLENGE, NOT A WOMAN’S PROBLEM – GYNAECOLOGIST
A Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Dr Adesumbo Odeseye, has urged couples to stop blaming women for infertility, saying medical evidence shows that men and women contribute almost equally to fertility challenges. She made the call during a webinar organised by The Covenant Nation, Isolo Medical Unit, stressing that infertility should be approached as a shared couple’s health…
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REMA BUILDS ANTICIPATION AS HE TEASES NEW SINGLE “TEA”
Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has unveiled a teaser for his forthcoming single, “TEA,” which is scheduled for release on Friday. The singer shared a 26-second preview on his verified X account with the caption, “TEA Friday,” giving fans a first taste of his latest project. The teaser shows Rema riding a…
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2026 WASSCE: WAEC WITHHOLDS 167,486 RESULTS OVER SUSPECTED EXAM MALPRACTICE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld 167,486 results from the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates over alleged examination malpractice. Announcing the release of the results in Lagos, the Head of the National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, said the withheld results represent 8.59 per cent of candidates who…
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EXPERT URGES EARLY TREATMENT OF HYDROCEPHALUS TO PREVENT DISABILITY
A Neurosurgeon at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, Dr Zayum Loda’am, has urged parents to seek early diagnosis and treatment for hydrocephalus, warning that delayed medical intervention could lead to permanent disability or death. He described hydrocephalus as the abnormal build-up of fluid in the brain caused by blockage, excessive production or poor…
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NIA COMMENDS NAICOM’S TRANSPARENCY IN RECAPITALISATION, BACKS INDUSTRY REFORMS
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has praised the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for the transparent and structured implementation of the insurance industry’s recapitalisation exercise. NIA Chairman, Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said the process, conducted under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, provided operators with clear guidelines, defined timelines and rigorous regulatory oversight. Nwachukwu described…
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WAFCON: MADUGU WARNS SUPER FALCONS AGAINST COSTLY MISTAKES AHEAD OF CAMEROON CLASH
Super Falcons Head Coach Justin Madugu has urged his players to eliminate the mistakes made during the group stage as they prepare for Sunday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final against Cameroon. The coach issued the warning after Nigeria sealed top spot in Group C with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. Madugu said…
