From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Non Governmental Organizations, Lawyer Alert, Media and Health Rights (MHR) Initiative, have expressed concerns over numerous gender-related barriers hindering women’s access to Tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Malaria services in Benue State. They advocated the mainstreaming of men as allies in healthcare decision-making to dismantle patriarchal barriers, promote gender […] The post LA, MHR call for improvement in women’s access to TB, HIV, Malaria services in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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…13 Minor surgeries conducted By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of efforts to combat diseases and sicknesses and improve health access to local communities in Benue State, the Global Gospel Missions Initiative (GGMI) has reached out to 526 patients with free Healthcare services. The organization also carried out 13 minor surgeries for lymphoma and other […] The post Over 500 in Benue community benefit from GGMI free medical outreach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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The Filmhouse Group in partnership with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has launched an initiative to equip secondary school and university students with industry knowledge and hands-on experience in the creative sector. This collaboration aimed at educating the next generation of Nigerian creatives in film, animation, and […]

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Tribune Online Be problem solvers, commissioner urges McPherson varsity students Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Professor Mobolaji Ebenezer Aluko, has urged the 281 graduating students of McPherson University, Serirki Sotayo, Ogun, to see themselves as Nigeria’s problem solvers despite government misadventures. Professor Aluko, the pioneer vice chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, said this on Friday while delivering the convocation […] Be problem solvers, commissioner urges McPherson varsity students Tribune Online

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The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in conjunction with  Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford,  has announced new applications for the 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), a fully funded public sector leadership development initiative. “This program designed for senior public sector professionals across Africa, the programme equips participants with advanced skills to drive transformative governance […]

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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector have called for stronger legal and policy frameworks to boost investments and accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy. This was the focus at the first Legal and Policy Dialogue on Renewable Energy, co-hosted by Natural Justice, Just Energy Transition Africa (JETA), and the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria […]

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In an era where connectivity defines economic success, social interactions, and access to essential services, internet penetration has become a read more Top 10 countries with the highest internet penetration rates in February 2025

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In a bold move to reposition Africa as a major player in the global economy, Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader, read more McEva Temofe – Transforming Africa’s economy through innovation, investment opportunities

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Afreximbank has launched its new documentary series titled – Impact stories, which aims to showcase the development impact of the read more Afreximbank’s documentary series, ‘Impact stories’ spotlights Africa’s growth, economic potential

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By Adewale Sanyaolu Abdul Samad Rabiu (ASR) Africa, has commenced the construction of a N250million medical science laboratory for Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The laboratory will enhance capacity of the institution in meeting the National Development Plans and Transformational Agenda (NDTA) of the Federal Government of Nigeria, while filling gaps created by laboratory scientists […] The post ASR Africa begins construction of N250m medical lab at Crescent varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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President Bola  Tinubu has implored new graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and other policymakers in Nigeria to take the lead in driving the nation’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. This, he said, is premised on plans by his administration to revitalize the NIPSS by fully digitising its operations, […]

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Budget of Restoration into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and national development. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted key priorities, including security, infrastructure, and social welfare, while vowing to sustain reforms that drive growth and stability. Here Read More

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Cynthia Uduma was scrolling through Instagram one evening when she stumbled upon a live session of the MannyVille Series. That read more How the MannyVille Series is driving digital equity, access in Africa

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A group operating under the aegis of Centre for Gender Economic Initiative (CGE Africa) has charged young girls who had been sexually molested not to take their own lives, but seek justice until it is served. Executive director of the organisation, Uchenna Idoko, gave the charge during an interview with LEADERSHIP shortly after the Activism […]

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has weighed in on the allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to take the allegations seriously by ensuring a credible, transparent, and independent investigation. Atiku, who made the call in […]

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the allegations of “sexual harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment” levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Atiku made the call in a statement issued on his Twitter handle on Friday, stressing that the claims were too serious to be Read More

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President Bola Tinubu has implored the new graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as well as other policymakers to take the lead in driving the nation’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. This, the president said, is premised on plans by his administration to revitalise NIPSS by “fully digitising its […]

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The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and OrderPaper are launching the Rembinar dialogue series. The Rembinar series is a read more NEITI, OrderPaper target Nigeria’s tax reforms, energy transition in new dialogue

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After eight years of impactful initiatives, the Special Foundation said it has emerged as a pivotal force in educational development, directly affecting over 35,000 lives across Africa. The Foundation released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, showcasing excellent milestone achievements in its continued mission to transform Africa’s next generation of leaders through education. The report spotlighted […]

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MTN Nigeria lowered spending on core infrastructure projects in 2024, even as its capital expenditure soared 168.3 per cent to N1.53 trillion, largely driven by tower lease renegotiations that deepened its financial obligations. Without the lease component, MTN’s spending on critical infrastructure like fibre networks, base stations, and technology upgrades dropped to N443.5bn from N449.3bn Read More

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