Vision First Initiative supports provision of free eye and cardiovascular screenings, surgeries, and general health education. The fourth edition of Vision First, the flagship health programme jointly organized by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria…
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German Rail Chief Sees Possible Shortfall by 2029 – Despite Billions
The Deutsche Bahn AG logo is reflected in the glass façade of the office building at Berlin Central Station. Deutsche Bahn AG’s annual press conference is being held in Berlin today. …
UN: Guterres Condemns Iran Attack on Qatar
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is “deeply alarmed” by the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. It comes in the wake of reports that Iran launched missiles at an…
UN condemns ‘Heinous’ Terrorist Attack at Damascus Church that Killed Dozens
© UNICEF/Muhannad Al-Asadi: Abandoned military vehicles lie idle on a highway, reflecting remnants of past conflict in Damascus, Syria, on 14 December 2024. The United Nations has condemned a suicide bombing on Sunday at a Damascus church that killed…
Land Disputes, Domestic Violence Top Nigeria’s Justice List
Mrs Ijeoma Nwafor, the Country Representative of the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HIIL) says land disputes and domestic violence topped the list of its 2025 Justice Needs and Satisfaction (JNS) in Nigeria report. Nwafor said this in Abuja…
From Himalayan Melt to Drowning Shores, Children Lead the Climate Fight
© UNICEF/Shaarif Ali : A boy swims in the ocean in the Maldives. Nearly the entire island nation lies less than one meter above sea level, making it highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change From the high…
UN Hails New Era of Cooperation over Syria’s Chemical Weapons Stockpile – But Concerns Persist
The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.…
LASG Partners Dosh and Wales Company For Eko Fiesta 2025
As preparations for the Eko Fiesta 2025 holding later in December continue to gather momentum, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, on Tuesday, hosted the Project Manager of the Fiesta,…
Germany to Loosen Rules on ‘Safe Countries of Origin’ for Migrants
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, Vice-Chancellor, take part in the meeting of the Federal Cabinet in the Federal Chancellery. Credit: Kay Nietfeld/dpa The German government is preparing a bill to simplify the…
Nigeria Customs Launches Renewable Energy Import Procedures at Trade Facilitation Forum
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s clean energy agenda with the formal introduction of streamlined import procedures for renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies. This development was unveiled during the NCS Trade Facilitation Consultative…
