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Swissmedic approves Novartis’ malaria medicine for babies
The treatment was developed in collaboration with Medicines for Malaria Venture. The Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic) has approved Novartis’ Coartem (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby, described as the first malaria medicine for newborns and young infants. Known as Riamet Baby in some regions, the new treatment is set to address a critical gap in malaria care…
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Abia Launches Security Trust Fund, Cracks Down On Cult Gangs
The Abia State Government is set to launch the Abia Security Trust Fund on Thursday as part of efforts to transition from traditional methods of securing lives and property to more innovative, technology-driven approaches. According to the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the initiative is aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing the…
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ASUU Begins Strike Over Delay In June Salary Payment
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a nationwide strike following delays in the payment of June 2025 salaries. The industrial action was triggered by a resolution of the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU, which enforces a strict “No Pay, No Work” policy and directs branches to withdraw services if salaries are…
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Galatasaray submit €55m offer for Victor Osimhen as transfer talks intensify
Turkish giants Galatasaray have made a bold move in the summer transfer window, submitting a €50 million bid plus €5 million in add-ons to Serie A side Napoli for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen is reportedly open to a return to Galatasaray and has no issues with personal terms.…
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RICS Summit: Tinubu urges reforms, more inclusion for Africa
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday called for a comprehensive reevaluation of global governance, financial structures, and health systems, advocating for a fairer, more inclusive world order that truly reflects the interests of emerging and low-income economies, particularly in Africa. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit of the Global South in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President…
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NDPC Slams Multichoice Nigeria with N766.2 Million Fine for Data Privacy Violations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a hefty fine of ₦766.2 million on Multichoice Nigeria for breaching the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act). The sanction was announced in an official statement released on Sunday and signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the Commission. According…
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What Are the Top 20 Jobs Trending in 2025?
1. AI Specialist 2. Quantum Computing Engineer 3. Data Privacy Officer 4. 5G Network Engineer 5. Virtual Reality Developer 6. Augmented Reality Designer 7. IoT Solutions Architect 8. Genomics Biologist 9. Autonomous Vehicle Engineer 10. Blockchain Developer 11. Edge Computing Technician 12. Personalized Healthcare Consultant 13. Neuromorphic Hardware Engineer 14. Renewable Energy Technician 15. Wearable…
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UK grants duty-free access to 3,000 Nigerian products under new trade scheme
The United Kingdom has announced that over 3,000 Nigerian products, including cocoa and cashew, can now enter the UK market either duty-free or at reduced tariffs. The Country Director for the UK Department for Business and Trade, Mark Smithson, announced this move, which is part of the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), in a…
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Court fines Natasha N5m for contempt
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday found the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt. In a ruling, Justice Binta Nyako declared that Akpoti-Uduaghan went against its order by publishing a satirical apology to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. It held that the said apology, which she published on her…
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