6 h. ago UNAIDs seeks community collaboration for HIV response in Africa

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has advocated for community leadership in Africa and collaboration in driving the strategies for global response to end the epidemic by 2030. UNAIDS highlighted thia critical role of community leadership in Africa’s HIV response during a thematic consultative virtual meeting with Civil Society […] The post UNAIDs seeks community collaboration for HIV response in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago SWAN Calls For Collaboration With UNIJOS Ahead Of NUGA Games

The Plateau State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for a collaborative effort with the University of Jos (UNIJOS) to enhance sports development in anticipation of the upcoming Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) competition, which will be hosted by the university. In a statement issued by Abdullahi Abdullahi, Senior Deputy […]

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63 h. ago 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl

From Paul Orude Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with an alleged gang rape and unsafe abortion that led to the death of an 18-year old teenager. The incident which happened in Misau town in Misau Local Government Area of the State has shocked residents. The police Public Relations Officer, […] The post 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago SOMMEDI: Powering Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Revolution Through Innovation And Collaboration

Nestled in the heart of Nasarawa State, a region richly endowed with a variety of solid minerals lie a quiet but powerful engine of Nigeria’s drive towards industrial self-reliance and economic diversification, the Solid Mineral Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (SOMMEDI), conceived with a singular purpose: to provide cutting-edge technical and scientific infrastructure to support […]

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7 d. ago Oyo govt strengthens HIV/AIDS response amid funding challenges

…As nursing college set to award degrees The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating HIV/AIDS and sustaining read more Oyo govt strengthens HIV/AIDS response amid funding challenges

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9 d. ago Jigawa Collaborates With UNICEF To Immunise 1.6m Children Against Polio

The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has concluded arrangements to launch a special immunisation campaign against polio, targeting over 1.6 million children in the state. This was disclosed by  Mr. Shehu  Ibrahim, Immunisation Project Manager, Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Agency, during a media dialogue held at Tahir Hotel, […]

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1 week ago ASIF Seeks UNDP’s Collaboration To Empower NYSC Members, Others

Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing youth development in Nigeria through a potential partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Foundation’s Founder, Love Idoko-Uloko, disclosed this after meeting with the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and the African Assistant Administrator of UNDP, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in the company of […]

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2 w. ago Circular Road: Property Owners Hail Oyo Govt On Compensation

Property owners affected by the construction of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road have lauded Oyo State government for commencing the payment of the first tranche of compensation to landowners in Ajota-Alaago axis of the project. Reacting to the payment of compensations, some of the property owners in their separate responses, hailed Governor Seyi Makinde […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders seek youth participation in fight against malaria

Stakeholders from the health sector have called on Nigerian youth and women to join the fight against malaria in the country. They made the call on Saturday at an engagement meeting in Abuja organised by the African Leaders Malaria Alliance in collaboration with The Global Fund and Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps. Welcoming participants to Read More

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2 w. ago Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja   The Aso Villa home of Abia-North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday evening played host to Top stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in the state on the behest of the Party’s National Welfare Officer of the party, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, in collaboration with the state leadership. […] The post Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oyo Gov’t Begins Phase II Of 50% Tractor Subsidy For Farmers

  Oyo State government has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 50 per cent land ploughing subsidy, known as the Tractorisation Policy as part of its efforts to support smallholder farmers in the state for the 2025 farming season. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye disclosed this on Thursday […]

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2 w. ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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2 w. ago Circular Road: Oyo Gov’t Pays N264m Compensation To Property Owners

The Oyo State government on Thursday commenced the first batch of N264 million as compensation to property owners affected on the Senator Rasheed Adewolu circular road corridor. The presentation of cheques was held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban development, Agodi in Ibadan. LEADERSHIP recalls that the state government […]

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2 w. ago Kwara, UK Bournemouth Varsity To Partner In AI, Research, Funding

The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete has announced plans to collaborate with United Kingdom’s Bournemouth University in the areas of research, joint funding and Artificial Intelligence (AI). LEADERSHIP gathered that the collaboration plan was discussed during a meeting between KWASU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh Luqman-Jimoh, and Dr. Festus Adedoyin, a senior lecturer in the Department of […]

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2 w. ago Unsafe abortion is not a choice: How stigma pushes women into danger

In Nigeria, the conversation around abortion is often shrouded in silence, stigma, and misinformation. For many women and girls, abortion read more Unsafe abortion is not a choice: How stigma pushes women into danger

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Foreign Policy Rooted In Sovereignty, Collaboration – Ondo South Senator

The chairman of the Senate Inter-Parliamentary Committee, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s respect for national sovereignty significantly enhances the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy, particularly during these challenging times. Speaking at the 150th session of the General Assembly of the World Parliament Standing Committee on Peace and International Security in Tashkent, […]

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3 w. ago Why kidnappers remain ruthless despite military crackdown —Retired generals

Retired military generals have provided insights into why kidnappers have remained ruthless despite the spirited efforts of security operatives in the country. The security experts attributed the unabated kidnapping activities to the compromise of some security operatives and community leaders, and insufficient collaboration among security agencies. Kidnapping is a major security threat in the country, Read More

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3 w. ago Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. […] The post Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector-wide collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion in Nigeria: Where are we heading?

Tribune Online Unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion in Nigeria: Where are we heading? AT this very moment, somewhere around the world, a woman or girl is experiencing some form of s3xual violence, with even more grim outcomes like unplanned pregnancy and abortion. In Nigeria, abortion is illegal, carrying a heavy jail term of up to fourteen years imprisonment, except when it is carried out to save the life […] Unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion in Nigeria: Where are we heading? Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion 

Tribune Online Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  "Safe abortion is not just a health issue but a matter of human dignity, bodily autonomy, and social justice. Ensuring access to safe procedures reduces maternal mortality, prevents unsafe practices, and upholds the rights of individuals to... Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  Tribune Online

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