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  • NSCEA Backs CCYF as Defender of Christian Faith, Youth Future

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on NSCEA Backs CCYF as Defender of Christian Faith, Youth Future

    A prominent Nigerian religious body has thrown its weight behind a youth-led Christian advocacy group, marking a significant step in efforts to address attacks on faith leaders in Africa’s most populous nation. The Nigerian Supreme […]

  • Rivers ADC Hits 800K Members, Gains Ex-Governors and Senators

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Rivers ADC Hits 800K Members, Gains Ex-Governors and Senators

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria’s Rivers State has announced a surge in its membership, claiming over 800,000 active supporters amid a wave of high-profile defections from rival parties. State Publicity Secretary Luckyman Egila […]

  • SNEPCo Empowers Africa’s Young Professionals in Energy Leadership Journey

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on SNEPCo Empowers Africa’s Young Professionals in Energy Leadership Journey

    Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) recently welcomed engineers and geologists from eight African nations to its Lagos offices, part of ongoing efforts to mentor emerging talent in the continent’s energy sector. The 25 […]

  • AI Translates Speech to Kenyan Sign Language for Deaf Community

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on AI Translates Speech to Kenyan Sign Language for Deaf Community

    In a Nairobi-based innovation hub, a pioneering startup is bridging communication gaps for Kenya’s deaf community through advanced AI technology. Signvrse, founded in 2023, has developed Terp 360—the continent’s first AI-driven platform that converts spoken […]

  • Mali Junta Arrests Generals, Soldiers in Alleged Coup Plot

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Mali Junta Arrests Generals, Soldiers in Alleged Coup Plot

    Mali’s military government has detained at least 45 soldiers, including two high-ranking generals, over an alleged plot to overthrow the ruling junta, according to sources familiar with the matter. The arrests, carried out over the […]

  • Pix of the Day: August 11, 2025 – Capturing Today’s Essence

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Pix of the Day: August 11, 2025 – Capturing Today’s Essence

    Residents of Reykjavik awoke to a transformed horizon on August 11, 2025, as the long-dormant Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted with dramatic force, illuminating Iceland’s southwest coast with rivers of molten lava. The event, captured in arresting […]

  • Trump Orders Homeless Relocation, Crime Crackdown in DC

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Orders Homeless Relocation, Crime Crackdown in DC

    President Donald Trump has called for homeless individuals in Washington, D.C., to vacate the city “immediately,” vowing to relocate them to housing “far from the Capital” as part of a broader pledge to enhance safety […]

  • Praiz: Women Approaching First Okay, Rejection as Protection

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Praiz: Women Approaching First Okay, Rejection as Protection

    In a candid discussion on modern dating dynamics, Nigerian singer and songwriter Praiz has expressed openness to women initiating romantic or social advances, while emphasizing the universal challenge of handling rejection gracefully. The artist, known […]

  • FIRS Launches E-Invoicing to Transform Tax Compliance in Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on FIRS Launches E-Invoicing to Transform Tax Compliance in Nigeria

    Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced a digital invoicing system designed to modernize tax collection, streamline compliance, and curb evasion. The initiative, which became operational on August 1 following a pilot phase launched […]

  • KACRAN Mobilizes Nationwide Voter Registration Drive for Nigerian Herders

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on KACRAN Mobilizes Nationwide Voter Registration Drive for Nigerian Herders

    In a bid to bolster political participation among Nigeria’s pastoral communities, the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has initiated a nationwide door-to-door campaign to educate herders on voter registration. The effort, announced […]

  • NELFUND Disburses ₦86.3B in Loans to 449K Nigerian Students

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on NELFUND Disburses ₦86.3B in Loans to 449K Nigerian Students

    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has distributed ₦86.3 billion (approximately $207 million*) to 449,039 students since launching its financial aid portal in May 2024, according to official data released this week. The initiative, part […]

  • Lineker, Shearer Doubt Arsenal Title Bid Despite New Signings

    By Ifunanya | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Lineker, Shearer Doubt Arsenal Title Bid Despite New Signings

    Arsenal’s ambitious summer recruitment drive has failed to convince several high-profile pundits that the club can finally end its two-decade wait for a Premier League title, with former England stars Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer […]

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