THE World Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Organisation has ranked Africa and Nigeria below average in the actualisation of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mr Yahaya Muhammad, the African Continental Governor of the organisation said this at the group’s maiden retreat on Saturday in Abuja with theme “Sustainable …
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening partnership with Singapore. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister. The minister said that this would enhance for sustainable development …
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THE Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Saturday inducted 1,242 new members into its ranks of Chartered Bankers and Microfinance Certified Professionals at the 2025 Stream II induction ceremony in Lagos. The event, which has its theme as “The Smart Banker’s Compass: Innovate, Adapt, and Solve Like a …
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THE First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu says the recent ban on exportation of raw shea butter is a timely intervention that will empower local processors and create new opportunities in the agricultural value chain. Mrs Tinubu applauded the Federal Government’s directive at the closing of a three-day National Workshop on …
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TROOPS of Nigerian Army deployed in different operations have foiled terror attacks, rescuing a kidnap victims and recovered arms and equipment across different theatres within the last 24 hours. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the operations covered Kebbi, Katsina, …
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THE Vice-President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, on Saturday arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for a three-day official visit to Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the Colombian vice-president’s official visit to Nigeria is expected to deepen diplomatic and strategic relations between Nigeria and Colombia. …
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The Police Command in Ondo State says it has successful rescued Mr Ayodeji Akinsero, a health worker at Federal Medical Centre, Owo, who was kidnapped on Aug.28, 2025. Newsextra24 reports that Akinsero was kidnapped by armed men at his residence in Owo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Olushola …
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MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government elections in Rivers. Wike made the remarks on Saturday after casting his vote at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9, Rumuepirikom community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA). He commended President Bola Tinubu …
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says there are approximately 284,400 registered missing people worldwide. It also said that no fewer than 94,000 people were registered as missing in 2024 alone. According to a statement by ICRC in commemoration of the International Day of the Disappeared celebrated every …
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THE Controller General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has restated the Service’s commitment to reforms that would strengthen internal security, improve inmates’ rehabilitation and enhance staff welfare. Nwakuche made the pledge at the Performance Review Retreat organised by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, with the theme “From …
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