Abuja: Nigeria’s president has pardoned the late activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, 30 years after his execution sparked global outrage. Along with eight other campaigners, Saro-Wiwa was convicted of murder and then hanged in 1995 by the then-military regime. Ma…
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Africa Matters: US Visa Pause Puts Nigerian Students in Limbo
Washington: The Trump administration has announced a pause on new US visa appointments for international and exchange students. This decision is causing significant uncertainty for many Nigerian students who have already been accepted into US universi…
Read MoreIsraeli Embassies in US and UK Among Multiple Closures Amid Global Tensions
London: Israeli embassies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and several other countries have closed following Israeli military actions in Iran.
According to Nam News Network, the closures encompass Israeli missions worldwide, including loca…
Read MoreAfrica Matters: US Visa Pause Puts Nigerian Students in Limbo
Washington: The Trump administration has announced a pause on new US visa appointments for international and exchange students. This decision is causing significant uncertainty for many Nigerian students who have already been accepted into US universi…
Read MoreExploited in Russia: African Women Forced to Make Drones
Moscow: They hoped for a better career but ended up in Russia’s war factories. A new study reveals how young women, mainly from Africa, have been exploited. Some of those affected have shared their stories with DW.
According to Deutsche Welle, Aminat…
Read MoreExploited in Russia: African Women Forced to Make Drones
Moscow: They hoped for a better career but ended up in Russia’s war factories. A new study reveals how young women, mainly from Africa, have been exploited. Some of those affected have shared their stories with DW.
According to Deutsche Welle, Aminat…
Read MoreCleric and Leaders Urge Nigerian Youth to Engage in Politics
Abuja: Rev. Canon Ugochukwu Ndukuba of Basilica of Grace, Abuja Diocese of the Anglican Communion, along with leaders from various sectors, has called on Nigerian youth to increase their participation in politics and governance. This call was made dur…
Read MoreResearcher Develops Gender-Responsive Tool for Agricultural Climate Adaptation
Abuja: Dr Chinwoke Ifeanyi-Obi, a researcher and lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, has developed a Gender-Responsive Smart Monitor (G-SMART) tool to track gender inclusion in agricultural adaptation initiatives. Ifeanyi-Obi, the university’…
Read MoreTinubu’s Wife Calls on Diaspora to Aid Nigeria’s Development
Abuja: Wife of President Bola Tinubu, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute more actively to national development. She called on them to support efforts aimed at rebuilding the country and improving its wellbeing throu…
Read MoreTechnical Education Enrolment Triples, Reaches 30,000 – NABTEB
Uromi: Candidates for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) entrance examinations have witnessed an unprecedented increase from 7,547 in 2024 to 30,000 in 2025. Dr Mohammed Mohammed, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nation…
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