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Nations to take final decision on plastic pollution

Kristi Lucas August 14, 2025

United Nations With just hours left to reach a deal on plastics, negotiators in Geneva were scrambling Wednesday to resolve a deadlock caused by “red lines” of member countries. Nations are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution at the United Nations office in

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Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme

Howard Mildilton August 14, 2025

FIFA Sponsored: FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world.   With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will

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European wildfires kill at least three

Howard Mildilton August 13, 2025

Southern Europe Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania. Firefighting teams in several countries are struggling to contain numerous fires after weeks of heatwaves and soaring temperatures across the Mediterranean. Emergency teams are working around the clock to protect the outskirts of

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Blue Economy offers unique pathways for Nigeria’s economic diversification 

Ewaka Sam August 13, 2025

Nigeria Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has emphasized the critical role the Blue Economy can play in Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification.  Speaking yesterday at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, Dr. Dosunmu called for urgent action to

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Nigeria’s President Tinubu to visit Japan, Brazil

Ewaka Sam August 13, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja Thursday, August 14, 2025, embarking on a diplomatic and economic tour to Japan and Brazil.  This mission highlights Nigeria’s intent to deepen global partnerships and attract foreign investment critical to the nation’s development agenda. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President

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Protests rocks Nigeria’s South-South Asaba as youths demand accountability from Governor

Ewaka Sam August 13, 2025

Nigeria A surge of protests yesterday shook Nigeria’s South-South Asaba as youths from the communities of Oshimili North and neighboring Aniocha Local Government Areas united to challenge the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori over the prolonged neglect of critical road infrastructure in their communities.  Sky News Africa obtained that, feelings of marginalization

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Nigerian gov reaffirms partnership with youth on peace, national dev’t 

Ewaka Sam August 13, 2025

Nigeria Nigerian government has once again underscored its commitment to working closely with the nation’s youth to promote peace, stability, and sustainable national development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This assurance was given yesterday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during a courtesy

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Pregnant woman escaped death at migrant boat rescue in Mediterranean Sea

Harrison Mason August 13, 2025

Mediterranean A pregnant woman who went into labour shortly after being rescued from a migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea was evacuated by helicopter to Italy on Monday. Rescuers from the German charity Sea-Watch found the boat in distress packed with 67 people on Monday morning in the Central Mediterranean. They handed out lifejackets before transferring everyone to

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Sowing the Seeds of a New Academic Dawn in Nigeria’s Versity Ihugh

admin August 12, 2025

Nigeria From the VC’s conner  In the unfolding narrative of Benue State’s development, a pivotal moment has arrived—one where visionary policy transforms into tangible reality. This moment is embodied in the establishment of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST) at Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, a landmark initiative by the Benue State

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Wildfire contained in Madrid

Howard Mildilton August 12, 2025

Madrid At least one person has died after a wildfire swept through scrub and grassland on the outskirts of Tres Cantos, 21 kilometres north of Madrid, late on Monday. Regional authorities also confirmed another victim was a man who sustained burns over 98% of his body and was taken to the hospital. The fire, which […]