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By Ebi Kesiena The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender inclusion within the financial sector, with women now constituting 35% of recently appointed directors and three of the seven non-executive...

By Emmanuel Nduka In a concerted effort to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, the Nigerian government has announced its cooperation with Turkish authorities to ensure the safe return of an endangered baby gorilla intercepted at Istanbul Airport...

By Ebi Kesiena The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that 58 million people are at risk of extreme hunger or starvation unless urgent funding for food aid is secured. The Rome-based agency revealed...

By Ebi Kesiena Grave violations against children have dramatically increased across Sudan's Darfur region in 2025, with North Darfur alone witnessing 110 verified incidents. Child casualties in Sudan have risen by a staggering 83% compared to...

By Ebi Kesiena Nigeria's President and ECOWAS Chairman, Bola Tinubu, has commended Ghana's President, John Mahama, for his diplomatic mission to the Sahel nations, aimed at improving regional security and fostering economic opportunities. President Mahama's visit...

By Ebi Kesiena The World Bank has raised concerns over Nigeria’s underperforming statistical system, stating that the country lags behind its aspirational peers, including Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, and Brazil. During a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s...