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The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and World Trade Organisation have partnered to chart a pathway to mobilising $12 billion for sustainable cotton production in Africa. In a statement posted on the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s website on Thursday, after WTO 9th Global Review of Aid for Trade, themed “Cotton-to-Clothing: Charting Pathways to Create

Stakeholders have pledged to partner with the Federal Government and development partners to combat the rising malnutrition in Northern Nigeria. They made the pledge while dialoguing on ‘Malnutrition surge in northern Nigeria: Addressing a looming humanitarian crisis’ in Abuja on Saturday. The event was organised by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, in collaboration

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, “to account for and explain the whereabouts of the over N100 billion ‘dirty and bad notes’ and ‘other large sum of cash awaiting examination’ which are kept in various branches of the CBN.” In a letter

The African Union has urged Nigeria and other countries to seek partnership with donor for a sustainable financing of the Home Grown School Feeding Programme. The Project Manager for Nutrition and Food Safety, Africa Union Development Agency – New Partnership for African Development, Kefilwe Moalosi, made this known in a statement released on Sunday. According

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals as Group A winners.With Messi sidelined after

A 51-year-old indigene of Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Unegbu Chika, has been arrested for defiling his 14-year-old domestic help. The suspect was apprehended by security operatives on Saturday, after a whistleblower drew the attention of the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, to his observations about his acts.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, is intervening in the ongoing face-off between the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force. After concluding the recruitment, the PSC on June 4 released the list of 10,000 successful applicants for constable and specialist cadre roles in the Nigeria Police Force. Eleven days later, the

No fewer than six people have been killed with 15 others injured in a suicide attack in Gwoza, Borno. Tragedy struck when the suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device in Gwoza town. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the attack occurred at a busy motor park known as Marrarraban Gwoza. Borno State Commissioner

The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria on Saturday confirmed that there is no visa ban on Nigerian passport holders, dispelling reports that have raised concern. Reports surfaced on Thursday suggesting that Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates had revoked certain privileges for Nigerian passport holders, such as visa-on-arrival, e-visa, and outright passport issues. Specifically, Turkey

Whispers of institutional investors shifting their focus away from established cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and towards lesser-known altcoins like Raboo and PEPE are swirling around the financial markets. Raboo’s unique innovation along with its current presale seems to be the highlight so far, with analysts predicting a massive upsurge post-launch. Keep reading to find out more:

Former Mayor of Portlaoise, County Laois in the Republic of Ireland, Rotimi Adebari, speaks to IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on why the Federal Government should quickly appoint new envoys for the country, and how the government can halt the spate of killings of Nigerians abroad, among other issues Since September last year when it withdrew all Nigerian

The Secretary-General of the National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun, shares his thoughts with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on the events of the 1993 pro-democracy struggle and why Nigeria could not get out of the shackles of military dictatorship many years after, among others It has been over 30 years since the National Democratic Coalition was formed. What

Following a recent report from the United Nations Children’s Fund, which pegged severe child food poverty in Nigeria at 32 per cent, paediatricians and nutritionists have warned that many children in the country face increased risk of chronic diseases and stunted growth in months and years ahead. They noted that the economic situation could cause

The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency,  Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, talks to NAOMI CHIMA about her career, domestic and sexual violence, and other issues What are your educational qualifications? I had my elementary education in Nigeria, and went on to Paris, France, for my secondary education. I later got a degree

As Nigeria continues to battle with a recent statewide surge in cholera infections, public health and internal medicine experts have warned that poorly treated cholera may lead to kidney failure, stroke and possible death. They warned against the late presentation of cholera patients to the hospital, stating that it significantly increases the fatality rate and

Planning for retirement is a problem that plagues many men and women in Nigeria, due to the lack of financial security to secure a comfortable lifestyle after working for decades and exiting the workspace. However, here are some tips to help you secure your financial life post-retirement Set goals It is important to set retirement

A cross-disciplinary artist, Abdulwaduud Afolabi, aka MrWaduud, tells FAITH AJAYI about his career and other issues What informed your decision to study Fine and Applied Art? Initially, I was studying Economics, but I was mostly at the Fine Art studio than in the Social Sciences faculty, because I was so in love with art. When

No fewer than 21 states in the country are currently without duly elected local government councils. These states are running the affairs of local government councils with caretaker committees appointed by state governors, an investigation by Sunday PUNCH has revealed. This is against the provisions of Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution which guarantees the

Rapper, Ladipo Eso, better known as Ladipoe, has revealed that he was once told that Nigerians won’t listen to his style of music. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, he said, “All my songs have exceeded my expectations. When I first started making music, I was told that because of my style, no one would

Graduating students and alumni of the prestigious Atlantic Hall School, located in the Poka, Epe area of Lagos, were presented with different prizes for their outstanding performances at the school’s 32nd valedictory service and graduation Ceremony on Saturday. The school’s auditorium, which was the venue of the ceremony, was a sight to behold as parents,

Pharmacists and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing an Executive Order to increase local production of healthcare products. The pharmacists who spoke in different interviews with our correspondent on Saturday also preferred other policies the government can implement to strengthen local pharmaceutical capacity and

Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua recently moved out of his mother’s north London flat into a new mansion. The 2012 Olympic champion with nearly £100 million in the bank, revealed that he recently moved out and praised his mother, Yeta, adding that he stayed in his mother’s flat to ensure her well-being. “I didn’t want

Napoli may have to once again lower their asking price for their striker Victor Osimhen, as no clubs have yet made an approach for the Nigerian despite the club’s hopes to sell him this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Napoli are prepared to cash in on Osimhen this summer despite being their leading top scorer

Low uptake of family planning services, aided by economic hardship, is taking its toll on some married couples who, burdened by unplanned pregnancies, now resort to unsafe abortions despite the associated risks. Angela Onwuzoo reports Mrs Bisi Lateef (not her real name) borrowed the sum of N15,000 from a friend to procure an abortion in

In this feature, BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes about how the surviving victims of road crashes grapple with the invisible wounds of trauma and lingering psychological effects The events of a rainy day when his whole life flashed before his eyes have remained etched in Olanrewaju Animashaun’s memory. Before his experience of a road crash, the graduate