ALL NEWS

President Bola Tinubu reiterates commitment to empowering girls, women and young people. The UNFPA’s flagship State of the World Population Report followed the global launch, which held in Geneva on April 17, 2024.
#NATION #English #NG
2 years ago Read more at The Nation Newspaper

House Committee on China/Nigeria Parliamentary Friendship Group says discriminatory practices go against the principles of friendship and cooperation both Nigeria and China have worked hard to cultivate over the years. House spokesman/chairman, House committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi, Jr., said they believed in the importance of mutual respect and understanding between nations.
#NATION #English #NG
2 years ago Read more at The Nation Newspaper

Nigeria has seen a consistent dip in broadband connections. NBP 2020-2025 targets 70per cent broadband penetration by 2025. In October, it dropped further to 88,907,930, representing 41.01per cent. This comes after a 2.7% monthly drop in January.
#NATION #English #NG
2 years ago Read more at The Nation Newspaper

Jude Bellingham has been awarded the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award in recognition of his startling season for Real Madrid and England. The 20 year old English midfielder established himself as the Spanish giants’ main man since moving to the club from Borussia Dortmund last summer. Bellingham, who has a tally of 21 goals produced another starring role in Sunday’s El Clasico victory over Barcelona.
#WORLD #English #NG
2 years ago Read more at NTA.ng

The 2024 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed how to become more ambitious and impact-oriented in their efforts to support poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. Participants announced new initiatives on electricity access and health services, launched new financial tools, and made financial pledges. The event, which convened from 19-21 April 2024 in Washington, D.C., US, included meetings of the joint Development Committee and the IMF’s
#WORLD #English #NG
2 years ago Read more at IISD's SDG Knowledge Hub

Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), a civil society organisation, says its April edition of ThursdayTalks dialogue will review progress of the states’ fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability (SFTAS) programme. The conversation is an initiative of EiE in partnership with BudgIT and TheCable.
#WORLD #English #NG
2 years ago Read more at TheCable

Kentucky hasn't made it out of the second round of the NCAA Tournament in any of the last four years either. Many of the top 2024 Kentucky basketball recruits have re-opened their commitments. CatsPause.com is offering 50% off the first year of an annual subscriptions*.
#TOP NEWS #English #NG
2 years ago Read more at CBS Sports

Seventeen-year-old Charlie Millers died five days after being found unresponsive in his room at Prestwich Hospital. HM senior coroner Joanne Kearsley told the jury it was their duty to find facts and judge the evidence. Charlie died from a hypoxic brain injury after being discovered completely unconscious with injuries caused by a ligature.
#HEALTH #English #NZ
2 years ago Read more at Sky News

Data is a driver of organizational success Prioritizing workplace mental health support extends beyond addressing visible issues. By harnessing data to spot mental health issues early on, we can design precise interventions and gauge their effectiveness. Data-driven insights enable a proactive, targeted approach to fostering a supportive environment. The sooner a problem is identified, the better the chances are of preventing it from worsening and requiring higher levels of care.
#HEALTH #English #NZ
2 years ago Read more at Spring Health

The healthcare sector accounts for about 9% of our total carbon emissions. In King County, that number is 11%. At the same time, climate change is straining healthcare systems in multiple ways. Heat waves, wildfire smoke, and other extreme weather events cause injuries and worsen underlying health conditions. Climate change also tests healthcare operations and infrastructure.
#HEALTH #English #NZ
2 years ago Read more at Public Health Insider