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Education

Foundation launches AI platform for SSCE tutorials, enrolls 200 students

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The Abosede Tomori Foundation has launched Nigeria’s first AI-powered exam prep platform, “Study AI,” to tackle systemic educational barriers like limited access to quality materials and personalized support. This innovative platform directly combats high national exam failure rates by providing a dynamic, curriculum-aligned environment with adaptive study paths, real-time corrections, and realistic mock exams. Currently piloted with 200 students, the initiative represents a scalable, tech-driven shift in preparing students for critical university entrance exams. The foundation’s

Foreign

ECOWAS reaffirms commitment to regional stability, integration

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ECOWAS has reaffirmed its core mission of ensuring regional stability and integration, explicitly identifying terrorism, unconstitutional governance changes, and economic gaps as critical threats to West African prosperity. The Council concluded that overcoming these interconnected challenges requires unified political will, accelerated economic initiatives like the single currency program, and coordinated security measures. A key insight is the recognition that security, democratic governance, and economic integration are inextricably linked, demanding holistic and proactive regional responses. The session’s tangible outcome is a commitment to strengthen

General News

Stakeholders push awareness to combat trafficking, migrants smuggling 

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Stakeholders are advocating for a dual human-rights and digital-awareness strategy to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, emphasizing the empowerment of youth through education and skills development to promote safe migration. The initiative highlights the critical dangers of irregular migration routes and stresses the need for economic investment and self-employment opportunities to address root causes. This approach, championed by a coalition of UN agencies and NGOs, aims to transform migration into a dignified and secure process by leveraging digital tools and addressing systemic vulnerabilities.

General News

Kwara tops PHC challenge for Northcentral, secures $400,000 grant

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Kwara State has achieved a three-year streak as the North Central Zone’s top performer in primary healthcare, earning a $400,000 grant for infrastructure and services. This national recognition validates a sustained strategy of increased funding, systemic reforms, and local coordination. The award underscores that consistent, visionary leadership and deliberate policy investments are fundamental to building a resilient, community-centered health system. Ultimately, Kwara’s model demonstrates that prioritizing primary healthcare as a core governance objective delivers measurable, replicable results.

Agriculture

Adamawa, NEPC empower 210 farmers for export markets

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A strategic partnership between the Adamawa State Government and the Nigeria Export Promotion Council is directly empowering 210 small-holder farmers to become export-ready, targeting high-value commodities like sesame, hibiscus, and ginger. This initiative, supported by World Bank funding, removes critical financial barriers by covering the cost of export certificates for 150 SMEs and providing essential farming inputs. The core objective is to stimulate sustainable economic diversification by positioning local producers as reliable suppliers in international markets, thereby driving non-oil sector growth.

Elections

Osun 2026: Adeleke ‘ll deliver best governance – Lagos Accord Party Chairman

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Governor Ademola Adeleke is positioning his re-election campaign on a platform of proven performance, challenging opponents to a contest of governance records rather than promises. Having recently defected to the Accord Party, he frames this move as a strategic fusion of his “pro-people” policies with the party’s ideology. His core pledge is to deliver unprecedented governance in Osun State by showcasing a track record of social infrastructure projects and continuing a campaign of tangible project inaugurations. This reframes the upcoming

General News

Stakeholders urge media support against maternal malnutrition

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Addressing Nigeria’s alarmingly high maternal mortality and malnutrition rates requires a multi-faceted strategy that prioritizes media as a critical partner for change. Experts reveal that the crisis is fueled by deep-seated issues including systemic gender inequities in household nutrition, economic insecurity, and cultural barriers, creating an intergenerational cycle of poor health. A pivotal, yet overlooked, solution is engaging men and leveraging traditional media with targeted, local-language messaging to shift cultural norms and ensure credible information reaches communities. Ultimately, national

Culture & Tourism

Enugu metropolis wears new look ahead of Yuletide celebration

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The Enugu State government’s strategic investment in city-wide Christmas decorations has successfully transformed the urban landscape, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere that directly counters prevailing economic hardship. This initiative, led by the Tourism Board, has demonstrably elevated public morale, with residents reporting a renewed sense of community and nostalgic joy. The beautification of key public spaces like Unity Park serves a dual purpose: fostering civic pride and stimulating local economic activity by encouraging family outings and private decorations. Ultimately, this case illustrates how targeted

General News

Idris felicitates Zuma FM on 20th anniversary

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Minister Idris highlights Zuma FM’s 20-year legacy as a transformative force in Nigerian media, crediting its success to a unique focus on rural development and agricultural communication. The station’s model demonstrates that private broadcasting’s highest value lies in amplifying community voices and directly supporting livelihoods. This endorsement frames Zuma FM as a national benchmark for using information access as a tool for tangible social impact and unity.

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