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Extreme Weather, Climate Change Impacts Hit Africa Hard – WMO

Extreme weather events and the escalating impacts of climate change are severely affecting all aspects of socio-economic development across Africa, intensifying hunger, insecurity and displacement, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report. The findings were unveiled during a high-level meeting convened by the WMO in Addis Ababa,…

Environment

National

Nigeria to launch four satellites for Earth observation, security

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the launch of four satellites to aid Earth observation and the fight against insecurity in the country. Chief Uche NnajiChief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and TechnologyNnaji said this at the 22nd…

Education

Jobs & Careers

Nigeria Launches New Training Program to Tackle Job and Skills Gap

(Ecofin Agency) – • 12.5% of Nigerian youth were NEET in Q2 2024; the government aims to close this gap with practical skills training. Nigeria’s National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has launched a new national training system. Unveiled on May 11 at the Institute of Industrial Technology…

Economy

Nigeria’s economy grows strongly amid high inflation, World Bank says

Nigeria’s economy recorded its fastest growth in about a decade in 2024, driven by a strong fourth quarter and an improved fiscal position, the World Bank said on Monday, but warned that persistently high inflation remains a challenge.Bold reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu, including ending costly petrol subsidies, slashing electricity allowances and twice devaluing…

10-year-old Nigerian excels in Canada fencing debut

news_wapportals8 months ago02 mins

Gbemisola Leah-Pedro made an impressive international bow as she finished sixth at the Ontario Circuit Fencing competition in Canada, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Competing in both the U-11 and U-13 categories, the 10-year-old fencer exhibited her talent among 28 other participants, winning three bouts and drawing attention for her skill. The tournament is a key…

Nigeria can still qualify for World Championships – Olopade

news_wapportals8 months ago07 mins

Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has reiterated that the country can still be represented in the relay events at the World Athletics Championships billed for Tokyo, Japan in September, after the nation’s inability to make the trip to the World Relays last week proved costly, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Team Nigeria’s…