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Education

PPDC to establish digital academy to enhance skills

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The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is launching a fully accredited Digital Academy to address Nigeria’s critical digital skills gap, targeting an unprecedented age range from five years old to adults. This initiative is a strategic response to the nation’s expanding digital economy and the urgent global demand for tech talent, positioning Nigeria as a future exporter of skilled professionals. The academy will offer comprehensive training in high-value fields like coding, AI, and cybersecurity, building on PPDC’s existing tech-driven mission. This

General News

Sokoto Govt, Sightsavers partner on reducing child mortality

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The Sokoto State Government and Sightsavers are demonstrating a scalable public health model by implementing the SARMAAN project, which administers the antibiotic azithromycin to children to prevent common deadly infections. This initiative, aligned with WHO guidelines, has already achieved over 90% coverage and shows significant promise for reducing child mortality through a targeted, preventive strategy. Crucially, the program is proactively monitoring for antimicrobial resistance, addressing a key long-term risk of mass drug administration. This partnership highlights how integrating preventive

Foreign

US warns Rwanda of measures over Congo

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The U.S. has issued a direct threat of punitive measures against Rwanda for violating a newly signed Washington peace agreement, following the M23 rebel capture of the strategic city of Uvira in the DRC. This immediate breach, attributed to Rwandan-backed forces, jeopardizes a deal intended to end a decades-long conflict in the resource-rich region. Crucially, the U.S. engagement is strategically linked to securing bilateral agreements for rare earth extraction, revealing a core economic interest underpinning the diplomatic effort

General News

5 suspects nabbed over alleged attack on teenager in Jema’a LGA– Chairman

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A swift security response in Kaduna State led to the arrest of five suspects following a violent attempted kidnapping, which resulted in the severe injury and hand amputation of a teenage victim. The local government is assuming full financial responsibility for her advanced medical care, demonstrating institutional accountability. This incident underscores the critical importance of coordinated community-security protocols to address violent crime effectively. Authorities are leveraging this response to reinforce public assurance and deter vigilante action during the holiday period.

Economy/Business

Trump’s foreign aid freeze hits PPDC’ operations – CEO

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A sudden U.S. suspension of foreign aid, which constitutes over 60% of global development funding, has critically disrupted civil society operations in Nigeria and across Africa. The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) exemplifies the severe impact, being forced to suspend projects, terminate contracts, and lay off staff due to the immediate funding freeze. This reveals a dangerous over-reliance on a single, volatile foreign aid source, undermining organizational sustainability and critical governance reform work. The case underscores an urgent need for

Football

NNL: Inter Lagos thrash Abia Comet 3-0 in Aba

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Inter Lagos secured a decisive 3-0 away victory against Abia Comets, demonstrating the tangible payoff of targeted training focused on finishing after previous shortcomings. The coach’s post-match analysis reveals a pragmatic, points-first mentality, prioritizing defense after establishing a lead and attributing the opponent’s poor performance partly to a congested fixture schedule. This result underscores that in league competition, strategic preparation and clinical execution, even if imperfect, can overcome a theoretically “good team.” The opposing coach’s visible frustration highlights

General News

‎NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Sunday

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NiMet forecasts a three-day period of predominantly sunny and hazy conditions nationwide, with significant regional variations. The northern and central regions should expect persistent dust haze, posing health risks for sensitive individuals, while the south will see a mix of sunshine, cloud cover, and isolated thunderstorms. Critical advisories include heightened caution for drivers and airline operators, who must consult detailed NiMet reports. This outlook underscores the necessity for region-specific planning and public vigilance regarding air quality and weather-related disruptions.

Education

Education, cornerstone for national progress, socio-economic transformation – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has positioned education as the foundational driver for Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation, committing to sectoral revitalization through reform, infrastructure, and enhanced accessibility. Complementing this vision, Senate President Godswill Akpabio advocated for modernizing academic integrity by shifting from pen-and-paper to computerized examinations. University leadership further emphasized that graduates must proactively create opportunities, applying their skills to innovate and uplift their communities. The collective message underscores a strategic national pivot where government policy and institutional execution

Uncategorized

Cricket: Nigeria outclass Rwanda 81 runs

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Nigeria’s cricket team secured a dominant 81-run victory over Rwanda to finish atop the West Africa Trophy standings, powered by a strong batting performance led by Selim Salau. Despite both teams having already qualified, the match served as a decisive momentum-builder ahead of their imminent final rematch. The comprehensive win, underscored by Rwanda’s collapse to 75 all out, demonstrates Nigeria’s current strategic execution and form. The stage is now set for a high-stakes tournament finale where Nigeria will seek

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