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A coalition of non-governmental organisations operating under the Fair Finance Nigeria Coalition has called for urgent reforms to improve transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s financial system. The demand followed a recent assessment that revealed poor performance among major Nigerian banks in global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. The report,…
Chelsea FC have dismissed manager Liam Rosenior following a run of poor results that derailed the club’s push for a top-four finish. The decision was taken on Wednesday evening, a day after the Blues suffered a 3–0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The loss marked…
Manchester City continued their late-season surge in the Premier League with a convincing victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, a result that sent Pep Guardiola’s side to the top of the table and confirmed Burnley’s relegation. City, now unbeaten in 11 matches, have dramatically closed a nine-point gap…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce aimed at driving grassroots development and improving socio-economic conditions across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The initiative, endorsed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will promote community-driven interventions tailored to local needs. Under the plan, each ward will…
The Registrar of the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria, Babagana Mustapha, has stressed the importance of accurate health data in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. He made the remarks during a two-day capacity-building workshop held in Abuja, which focused on the District Health Information System II (DHIS2) for tutors…
The European Commission has announced a €235 million humanitarian aid package to support vulnerable populations across West and Central Africa amid worsening conflicts, food crises and climate-related challenges. The funding will provide critical assistance to millions affected by displacement, insecurity and economic hardship, including host communities and populations in hard-to-reach…
The Presidency has clarified that former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, resigned from their positions and were not sacked, as widely speculated. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media…
At least three children have died following a tragic boat accident near Ikebiri-One community in Bayelsa State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when a wooden commercial boat traveling from Azuzuama community to Yenagoa, the state capital, reportedly capsized near Ikebiri-One. Eyewitnesses said the accident happened around…
Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced that she is expecting her first child at the age of 35, years after publicly sharing her struggle with fibroids. The actress revealed the news on her social media page in an emotional post, expressing gratitude to God and reflecting on her journey to…
The Cross River State Government has confirmed that 10 individuals who had contact with a Chinese national linked to a renewed case of COVID-19 have been identified and isolated. The state epidemiologist, Inyang Ekpenyong, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen, stating that the individuals were traced and placed under…
