By Usman Aliyu Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, on Thursday raised concerns over accelerating global deforestation, revealing that an estimated 10 million hectares of forests are lost every year. Ezemonye raised the concern during activities marking the International Day of Forests at the university in Edo. AccordingContinue Reading

By Grace Alegba The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering women as key drivers of the nation’s creative economy, with a focus on expanding access to finance, skills development and leadership opportunities. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made this known onContinue Reading

China’s Ministry of National Defence on Thursday dismissed recent United States (U.S.) allegations of nuclear testing as “groundless smears.” It called on the U.S. to fulfill its “special and primary responsibility” for nuclear disarmament. Spokesperson Jiang Bin made the remarks in response to media questions regarding claims by U.S. officials.Continue Reading

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says its ongoing digital reforms have greatly improved teachers’ access to certification, licensing, and other professional services nationwide. The Registrar of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, disclosed this during a news conference on Thursday in Abuja while presenting the council’s digitalContinue Reading

Türkiye’s President Recep Erdogan on Thursday slammed Israel, labeling it a “hatred-fueled genocide network” that is dragging the region into its worst turmoil of the century. According to him, the war launched on Iran on Feb. 28 continues to engulf the region in “blood and gunpowder,” with missiles targeting innocentContinue Reading