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Anambra First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, Empowers 2000 Women, Children
Dr Nonye Frances Soludo, the Anambra State First Lady, in collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc, has empowered 2000 beneficiaries, mainly women, with equipment and entrepreneurial support to strengthen their livelihoods and economic independence. This empowerment…
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UN Warns Taliban Push Afghanistan Towards 50% Rise in Maternal Deaths
UN Women has issued a warning that Taliban restrictions on women’s healthcare access could drive a 50 per cent rise in Afghanistan’s maternal mortality rate by 2026. The warning follows reports that the Taliban authorities…
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JAMB Authorises Candidates’ Personal Computers for 2027 Examination
Summary: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new policy to allow candidates to use their personal computers for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from 2027. This proposed policy aims to…
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FG Imposes Compulsory Drug Testing on Secondary School Students
Summary: The Federal government has introduced compulsory drug testing for Nigerian secondary school students nationwide. This measure aims to curb substance abuse among adolescents, improve mental health, and provide early intervention and rehabilitation for affected…
