Tag: #SustainableDevelopment
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WHO SAYS HEALTH PROMOTION IS KEY TO IMPROVING NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM
Dr. Kingsley Igwebuike from WHO says health promotion is more than just raising awareness; it’s about empowering people and creating environments that make healthy living easier. This includes tackling social, economic, and political factors that affect health outcomes. He explains that while health education changes individual behavior, health promotion combines education with policies that support…
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NIGERIA FACES LITERACY CRISIS WITH OVER 60 MILLION ADULTS ILLITERATE, SAYS NMEC
Adult education now a lifeline for Nigeria’s 60 million struggling with basic literacy and numeracy. Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy (NMEC), revealed over 60 million Nigerian adults lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. Speaking at the 2025 National Council for Adult Education Conference in Kano, he emphasized adult…
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UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT CALLS FOR ACTION ON PEACE, CLIMATE, AND REFORM
Baerbock urges turning global dialogue into concrete solutions for a divided world. Closing the high-level week of the 80th UN General Assembly, President Annalena Baerbock highlighted the UN as the “house of diplomacy and dialogue” amid today’s global challenges. Over six days, 189 countries, including 124 heads of state, addressed critical issues like protracted conflicts,…
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HOLY SEE CALLS FOR GLOBAL SUPPORT TO ADVANCE AFRICA’S PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
Archbishop Paul Gallagher urges united action on stability, youth empowerment, and humanitarian aid in Africa. At the UN General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Gallagher of the Holy See stressed the resilience of African youth and the need for international backing through investments in education, health, and governance. Highlighting progress in African democracies and ongoing challenges like…
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NNPC RE-ENTERS OGONILAND, SIGNALLING JUSTICE, HEALING, AND RENEWED HOPE
More than oil this is about Nigeria’s journey to justice and inclusive progress. NNPC Ltd.’s re-entry into Ogoniland marks a historic milestone under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, recognizing the Ogoni people’s long suffering. It signals a bold step toward healing, justice, and sustainable development, blending energy production with environmental care and community empowerment. With…
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TINUBU URGES UN REFORMS TO REFLECT NEW GLOBAL REALITIES
Nigeria calls for a stronger, more relevant UN to address today’s challenges. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stressed the urgent need to reform UN policies to keep pace with global changes. Highlighting the UN’s failures in addressing ongoing crises and slow progress on Security Council reform…
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RAMAPHOSA SPOTLIGHTS AFRICA’S RISE, CALLS FOR FAIR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Africa’s growth demands fair trade, debt relief, and an end to conflict for true global progress. At the 80th UN General Assembly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted Africa as “irreversibly on the rise” and urged decisive action to end global conflicts and promote sustainable development. He pointed to South Africa’s historic G20 presidency hosting…
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CHINA’S RURAL REVITALISATION: FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY ON THE TIBETAN PLATEAU
Turning harsh landscapes into thriving communities through innovation, culture, and empowerment. Deji Village in Qinghai transformed from extreme poverty to a symbol of hope as China eradicates extreme poverty nationwide. Through strategies like ecological conservation, renewable energy, and community-driven industries, Qinghai blends tradition with innovation. China’s success offers valuable lessons for Nigeria and other developing…
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL GUTERRES URGES GLOBAL ACTION TO SILENCE GUNS AND BUILD PEACE
A world crying out for peace demands urgent, united action now. As leaders gather for the 80th UN General Assembly, António Guterres calls for ending war’s devastation, healing divisions, and fostering hope. He warns conflict’s impact spreads beyond battlefields, linking peace directly to sustainable development, and urges respect and dialogue to overcome growing global instability.
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UN, AU & EU REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Powerful trio unites to tackle conflicts, climate, and investment for a thriving Africa. Global leaders at the UN General Assembly pledged stronger collaboration to end African conflicts, support stability, and address debt and climate challenges. They highlighted crises in Sudan, Sahel, Libya, DRC, and Somalia while backing Africa-led solutions aligned with Agenda 2063 and the…
