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EXCLUSIVE FOLLOW-UP: IDEA TV Positions Research and Innovation Communication as Key to Reversing Africa’s University Ranking Challenge
The concern raised in IDEA TV’s recent exclusive report titled “Nigerian Universities Lose Ground in Global Web Ranking as NURAC Calls for Urgent Digital Visibility Push,” (https://ideatv.live/2026/08/17/nigerian-universities-lose-ground-in-global-web-ranking-as-nurac-calls-for-urgent-digital-visibility-push/)has gained renewed national attention following an intervention by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the poor global ranking of African universities.Speaking in Abuja on yesterday while delivering a…
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Shakira and Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Continues to Dominate Billboard Global Charts After World Cup
Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy are showing no signs of slowing down as their hit collaboration, “Dai Dai,” continues to dominate the Billboard global charts nearly a month after the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end. The World Cup-inspired track has maintained its strong global momentum, proving that its popularity has…
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CEPI Board appoints Ibrahim Abubakar as new Chief Executive Officer
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has appointed Professor Ibrahim Abubakar as its next Chief Executive Officer, following a rigorous international recruitment process. Professor Abubakar, currently Vice-Provost (Health) and Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at University College London (UCL), will join CEPI in March 2027 and formally take over as CEO in April 2027.…
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US RETAINS NIGERIA ON COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN LIST
The United States has retained Nigeria on its Country of Particular Concern list, despite acknowledging progress in security and counterterrorism efforts. The position followed the second session of the Nigeria-United States Joint Working Group held in Washington. The talks, led by United States Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker and Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu…
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NIGERIA, QATAR LIBRARIES PARTNER ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The National Library of Nigeria has signed a partnership with the Qatar National Library to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, research, knowledge exchange and cultural heritage preservation. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the World Library and Information Congress in Busan, South Korea.The partnership will support the exchange of research materials, publications and…
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CHINA TO PROVIDE NIGERIA 200 MILLION RENMINBI DEVELOPMENT GRANT
China says it will provide Nigeria with a 200 million renminbi grant to support development projects agreed by both governments. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, announced the assistance after meeting the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed.The ambassador said the grant reflects China’s commitment to Nigeria’s development priorities and…
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MILITARY LAUNCHES FRESH OFFENSIVE AGAINST NORTH-WEST TERRORISTS
The military has launched a fresh offensive against terrorists and armed criminal networks operating across Nigeria’s North-West. Operation Clean Sweep Four, being conducted by the Joint Task Force North-West, combines ground and air operations to disrupt terrorist movements, logistics and hideouts.Troops carried out clearance operations around suspected terrorist enclaves in Dutsinma, Katsina State, forcing the…
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake diabetes drug in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted the public to the circulation of suspected counterfeit medicinal products mimicking Forxiga (dapagliflozin) in the Nigerian market, warning that their use could pose serious health risks. NAFDAC said the suspected counterfeit products were detected in the Nigerian market following market surveillance by pharmaceutical…
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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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The Plastic Tsunami: A Data-Driven Assessment of Africa’s Escalating Waste Crisis
By Cynthia (Reporter, IDEA TV, Abuja Nigeria) Globally, plastic production continues to rise, reinforcing the urgency of addressing downstream management failures. Without intervention, the volume of unmanaged waste entering terrestrial and marine ecosystems will likely intensify. Global plastic production has expanded at an unprecedented rate over the past seven decades. According to Our World in…
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