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Global collaboration is a critical path for sustainable development – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need for global cooperation to address climate change and foster sustainable development.Speaking on Wednesday at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025, on the theme “From Climate Imperatives to Economic Prosperity: Linking Africa to the...

CITAD launches project to empower women in the digital economy

The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) Project to equip women and girls with the skills, knowledge and opportunities needed to thrive in the digital economy.Speaking on the...

Ukraine carries out “most massive” attack and hits Russian territory

Ukraine launched what it described as its “most massive” attack of the war so far, striking targets deep inside Russian territory on Tuesday. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, ammunition depots and chemical plants...

Bauchi Assembly holds retreat on LG administration and economic planning bills

To enhance legislative work and understanding of the Local Government Administration and Development Board Bill, the Bauchi State House of Assembly has commenced a vital retreat and roundtable discussion.The retreat is held in Kano for all members of the...

Nine princes of Oyo reject Oba Owoade as Alaafin

Nine families of the Atiba ruling House have rejected the appointment of Oba Akeem Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo.They alleged that the appointment of Prince Owoade as the designated Alaafin was contrary to Oyo customs, culture and tradition, adding...

USA: Experts debunk five claims about Los Angeles wildfires

As "devastating" wildfires continue to spread across Southern California, experts say misinformation has also been circulating at an alarming rate. Here are five key claims about the fires and the response, with factual clarifications provided by experts and officials:Claim:...

I will continue to serve you, Ododo assures Kogi residents

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has assured the people of the state that his administration will continue to serve the people of the state by providing them with adequate infrastructure.The governor stated this on Tuesday while interacting with market...

Revenue loss: NASS joint finance committees to probe MDAs over N4trn revenue shortfall

The Joint Committee on Finance of the National Assembly on Monday set up a special panel to investigate a revenue shortfall of over N4 trillion due to indiscriminate exemptions by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the federal government.This...

'Pure fiction', TikTok dismisses Elon Musk sale report

TikTok has categorically denied a report suggesting Chinese officials are considering selling its US operations to Elon Musk, describing the claim as “pure fiction”. The social media giant was responding to a Bloomberg report that alleged...

ACReSAL trains Zamfara agents in sustainable land management

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape of Zamfara (ACRESAL), in collaboration with NGO Focal, has carried out training and sensitization on Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) for key stakeholders in the state...

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Clean Energy Hearters Advocate Switch to biofuel

Sieges interested in the state of Oyo have advocated biofuels as a means to reduce dependence on fossil fuels...