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Nigeria Needs $19m to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases

The Nigerian government has revealed that approximately $19 million is required to effectively combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the country. Speaking during the second day of a high-level advocacy meeting with Commissioners for Health from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Thursday,  the National Coordinator for NTDs at the…

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Nigeria Military Calls for Local Support Against Banditry in North West

The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj.-Gen. Oluyinka Soyele has called for increased support from local communities to effectively combat banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North West. Speaking on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigerian Legion in Zamfara State, Soyele stressed the critical role of local collaboration in achieving security…

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Nigeria, Brazil Forge Agricultural Partnership to Boost Food Security

Nigerian government has entered a transformative partnership with Brazil’s Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) to revolutionise the country’s agricultural sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focuses on driving innovation and investment in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance across all 774 local government areas…

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National Security: Defence Minister Calls for Stronger Support for Nigeria’s Military

Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to offer robust support to the military in its ongoing efforts to address insecurity, saying that peace is a foundation for national development. Speaking at the opening of the 45th International Trade Fair, organised by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), in Kano,…

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NECO Accredits More Foreign Schools for Global Examinations Expansion

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited additional foreign schools to conduct the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), broadening its international presence. This development was confirmed by Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NECO in a statement issued on Saturday. According to NECO, the newly accredited…

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