The Group of 24 (G-24) has sounded a stark warning over rising political turmoil and conflicts worldwide, highlighting the intensifying Middle East war as a major threat to global economic stability. The Group of 24 noted during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., that the ongoing Middle East […]
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TIME has named Nigerian innovator Damilola Ogunbiyi; CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, to its 2026 TIME Earth list, which recognizes six global leaders shaping climate action. In its fourth year, the Earth Awards stand as TIME’s top […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted teenage pregnancy as a reflection of deep-rooted “fundamental inequalities” in society, warning of its serious physical, psychological, and social repercussions for young girls. In a statement released on Wednesday, the WHO underscored that teenage pregnancy remains the leading cause of death among girls […]
In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he was hosting at the White House for talks, President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled an unprecedented plan for the United States to annex the Gaza Strip, relocate Palestinians to other nations — apparently whether they wanted to […]
Yesterday marked the commemoration of World Intellectual Property (IP) Day across the globe, with various events and discussions highlighting the significance of innovation and creativity in driving development. In Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, emphasized the day’s importance as designated by the […]
In a tragic turn of events, Israeli airstrikes have reportedly claimed the lives of more than 558 people in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The death toll has continued to rise with at least 65 additional casualties, and over 2,800 individuals have been left injured in […]
In the late hours of Sunday, August 13, 2023, the coup’s orchestrators unveiled their decision via a formal announcement delivered by a representative of the junta on national television. Speaking on behalf of the military administration, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane revealed that substantial evidence is in the possession of Nigerien authorities, […]