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RWANDA SECURES $75 MILLION TO BOOST CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The Rwandan government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €65 million ($74.9 million) financing agreement on Aug. 5 for the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP), which will benefit about 2.3 million people. The financing will support flood protection infrastructure, watershed restoration and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes. The project will also strengthen ecosystems and biodiversity across…
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NAIRA HOLDS STEADY AS DOLLAR TRADES AT ₦1,368 OFFICIAL RATE
The naira began the new week on a relatively stable footing against the United States dollar across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and the parallel market on Monday, August 3, 2026. Central Bank of Nigeria data placed the official NFEM rate around ₦1,368 per dollar, with the most recent closing figure recorded at…
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NILE UNIVERSITY HOSTS GAMBIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION MINISTER ON STUDY TOUR
Nile University of Nigeria hosted The Gambia’s Higher Education Minister on a study tour coordinated by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The visit aimed to strengthen institutional learning, showcase innovative academic models, and promote bilateral collaboration in higher education. By exposing Gambian officials to Nigeria’s advanced educational frameworks, the tour fostered cross-border knowledge exchange and…
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Seven killed by teen in Thailand mass shooting
At least seven people have died in Thailand after a teenage boy shot his grandparents and then went on a shooting spree at a local secondary school. Police have said five teachers were killed before the 14-year-old gunman turned the weapon on himself. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the attack was “well prepared”. A 31-year-old…
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NITDA PARTNERS WOMEN EDUCATORS ON DIGITAL SKILLS
NITDA’s partnership with women educators focuses on building sustainable digital capacity through training in digital skills, digital marketing, business planning, and entrepreneurship. The initiative emphasizes long-term empowerment over short-term support, enabling women to strengthen their economic ventures and leadership roles in education and technology. By equipping them with practical tools and knowledge, the program aims…
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NIWIMNRO WINS AWARD FOR ADVANCING WOMEN IN MINING
The Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has been honored with the EnergyNet Leadership Award for its significant contributions to advancing women in the mining and natural resources sector. Recognized by a UK-based organization, NIWIMNRO’s efforts highlight its commitment to empowering indigenous women through capacity building, advocacy, and inclusion in resource…
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Africa overtakes Asia as continent with highest hunger burden — UN
Africa has overtaken Asia as the continent with the highest number of people facing hunger for the first time, according to a new United Nations report released on Tuesday. The report, jointly published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and four other UN agencies, found that 309 million people in Africa suffered from hunger in…
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NBA faults EFCC as Osun account freeze sparks row
The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the reported freezing of Osun State Government bank account, saying the anti-graft agency lacks the constitutional power to impose a blanket restriction on a state’s finances without due legal process. The EFCC on Wednesday directed that no money be withdrawn from the…
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2026 WASSCE Results: 38.5% Fail Core Subject Benchmark
The statistic indicates that nearly 38.5% of students in the 2026 WASSCE cohort failed to secure five key credits, including core subjects like English and Mathematics. This shortfall is exacerbated by state government debts blocking access to examination results for thousands. The issue highlights systemic challenges in education funding, administrative inefficiencies, and student preparedness. Addressing…
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US-based Nigerian gifts STEM Olympiad gold medallists N1m
A United States-based Nigerian hydrogen specialist, Dr Michael Taiwo, has rewarded three Nigerian students who won gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, with ₦1m. Taiwo made the pledge in a post on X on Tuesday, and later fulfilled it, after the students’ feat was announced by education advocate, Alex Onyia. Reacting…
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