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  • Nigeria has third highest female genital mutilation cases globally

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria has third highest female genital mutilation cases globally

    Nigeria has the third highest number of female genital mutilation cases globally, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF. Approximately 20 million women and girls in the country have undergone the practice. This was […]

  • Carbon market development boosted by Casablanca Finance City Authority partnerships

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Carbon market development boosted by Casablanca Finance City Authority partnerships

    Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) strengthened its position as a leader in sustainable finance during Climate Week NYC by signing two significant cooperation agreements. These agreements aim to accelerate the development of voluntary carbon markets […]

  • Guardiola defends Manchester Citys defensive style against Arsenal

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Guardiola defends Manchester Citys defensive style against Arsenal

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has addressed the team’s defensive strategy in their recent 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Speaking to reporters, Guardiola emphasized that his team’s approach remains unchanged, but rather, […]

  • Pension Reform: PenCom Collaborates with CBN on Dollar Investments

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Pension Reform: PenCom Collaborates with CBN on Dollar Investments

    The National Pension Commission (PenCom) of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing pension reforms and ensuring compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This follows a meeting between PenCom’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, and […]

  • Nigeria construction accidents claim over 150 lives in 2024

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria construction accidents claim over 150 lives in 2024

    The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund has expressed concern over the high number of construction site accident-related deaths in 2024. According to Oluwaseun Faleye, Managing Director of the NSITF, over 150 fatalities were linked to […]

  • PDP Postpones State Congress in Plateau and Cross River

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on PDP Postpones State Congress in Plateau and Cross River

    The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee has announced the postponement of the State Congress in Plateau and Cross River States, which was initially scheduled to take place on September 27th, 2025. This decision was […]

  • Naira abuse campaign launched by CBN nationwide

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Naira abuse campaign launched by CBN nationwide

    The Central Bank of Nigeria has embarked on a nationwide campaign to curb the misuse and hoarding of the Naira, particularly as the holiday season approaches. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Deputy Governor […]

  • Ramaphosa Criticizes Global Trade System at UN Assembly

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Ramaphosa Criticizes Global Trade System at UN Assembly

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the United Nations General Assembly, criticizing the current global economic system and warning against the increasing use of trade as a geopolitical tool. He expressed concern over the destabilizing […]

  • Hypertension affects 1.4 billion people worldwide with low control rates

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Hypertension affects 1.4 billion people worldwide with low control rates

    The World Health Organisation has released its second Global Hypertension Report, revealing that 1.4 billion people worldwide were living with hypertension in 2024, yet only about one in five have the condition under control. The […]

  • APC Members Seek Disqualification of Kayode Ojo

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on APC Members Seek Disqualification of Kayode Ojo

    A group of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Ekiti State has submitted a petition to the party’s Governorship Screening Committee, requesting the disqualification of aspirant Engr. Kayode Ojo from the upcoming primaries. The petition, […]

  • AGOA expiration threatens US-Africa trade relations

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on AGOA expiration threatens US-Africa trade relations

    The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a cornerstone of US-African commercial relations for 25 years, is set to expire on September 30th. The legislation provides duty and quota-free access to the US market for […]

  • France awards TotalEnergies 1.5GW wind farm project

    By Ifunanya | September 24, 2025 | Comments Off on France awards TotalEnergies 1.5GW wind farm project

    A consortium led by TotalEnergies has secured a tender to develop and construct a 1.5-gigawatt wind farm off the coast of Normandy, marking France’s largest offshore wind project to date. This development brings France closer […]

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