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PMI and TIME Studios Highlight the Projects Successfully Delivering Climate Solutions at Scale

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Menaka Gopinath TIME Studios and Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project professionals, have announced Season 2 of The Solutionaries, a documentary series about the project success behind climate solutions that scale and what it takes to move from a solution that works once to one that works everywhere. All three episodes are available on TIME.com. The series follows the innovators and the project leaders working to validate each solution, prepare it for real-world conditions, and build the operations to deliver it. Season 2 features Adam Gardner and Lauren Sullivan of REVERB, Alisha Fredriksson of Seabound, and Kate Kallot of Amini. Together, their work across music, maritime decarbonisation, and artificial intelligence is addressing urgent glob...

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Ebola Alert: Taraba Orders Health Facilities To Report Suspected Cases

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The Taraba State Government has directed public and private health facilities to immediately report suspected Ebola cases, following reports of an Ebola case in Abuja, as the state steps up surveillance and prepares to introduce fever screening at its airport. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Bordiya Gbansheya Buma, who announced the measures, said the government was strengthening its preparedness in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other relevant authorities. Dr Buma directed all public and private healthcare facilities across the state to remain on high alert and immediately report suspected cases to the Ministry of Health. He also disclosed plans to train healthcare workers and intensify public aw...

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Ebola: Over 10,000 Cases Confirmed In DR Congo, NRC Seeks Urgent Action

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More than 10,000 people have tested positive for Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), with nearly half of those infected dying from the disease, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has said. The humanitarian organisation called for an urgent scale-up of response efforts to contain the outbreak, warning that the spread of the virus had become a growing concern following reports of confirmed cases in Kenya and Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the NRC said the DR Congo had recorded more than 10,000 cases in the ongoing Bundibugyo virus outbreak. It warned that the outbreak could continue to spread faster than response efforts could keep pace unless the government adopted measures to anticipate the virus and bring it under control. The resurg...

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NAqF Boss Backs 15-Year-Old Swimmer, Dumuje, For Youth Olympics Medal

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President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Lekan Fatodu, is confident that a 15-year-old Nigerian swimmer, Aidan Dumuje, can win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games, citing his natural talent, dedication and steady progress despite limited training facilities and competition opportunities. Fatodu, who spoke through the federation’s Secretary-General, Taiwo Oriss, said the youngster, who has been shortlisted to represent Nigeria at the Games, had demonstrated the potential to compete with the best despite training in challenging conditions. NAqF boss described the teenager as a product of determination and self-motivation, noting that his commitment had enabled him to make significant progress despite lacking the facilities and regular competition enjoyed by some of his...

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Wike, Abe Challenge Amaechi Over Atiku, Back South For Presidency

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and former senator Magnus Abe have challenged former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, to reconsider his reported alignment with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that the South should retain the presidency until 2031. They spoke on Tuesday in Port Harcourt at the unveiling of candidates of the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition, where Wike, the coalition’s leader, also rallied political stakeholders behind President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Abe said Amaechi’s reported decision to support Atiku contradicted his previous position that presidential power should rotate between the North and South. “On behalf of all of us here gathered in Rivers State, we want to call on Amaechi to immediately resp...

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Over $30,000 Raised In 24 Hours For 3 Year Old Prodigy Neveda After Police Controversy

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Accolades and support have poured in for three-year-old football prodigy Neveda, with more than $30,000 reportedly raised in less than 24 hours to support his football dreams. According to a post shared by African Entertainment, well-wishers from around the world are contributing towards helping the young talent relocate to Europe and join La Masia, FC Barcelona’s renowned youth football academy, where he could continue developing his skills. The fundraising effort follows a viral controversy at a youth football match in Winter Park, Florida, where police responded to a dispute involving Nevada’s parents and league officials. The talented boy was seen in a video showcasing great soccer artistry beyond his years as he played with younger boys and scored goals. His family alleged...

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Davido, Kirk Franklin Set To Release ‘Hope In You’

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has collaborated with American gospel singer Kirk Franklin on a new song titled Hope in You, scheduled for release on Friday, October 30, 2026. The song will feature on Franklin’s forthcoming 14-track album, I Am What I Am, which blends gospel music with contemporary sounds. The collaboration was previewed at an album listening event in Atlanta, United States, on October 12, where Davido reportedly performed a verse and joined the choir. The project also features American musicians GloRilla, Jelly Roll and Tobe Nwigwe, bringing together artists from different musical backgrounds. The collaboration marks a meeting of Afrobeats and contemporary gospel, with the two artists bringing their distinct musical styles to the project. SOURCE: LEADERSHIP ...

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U-17 WWC: Flamingos coach targets history for Nigeria

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Head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, Hakeem Busari, has declared his determination to leave an indelible footprint on the global stage as the Flamingoes target a historic outing at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Speaking ahead of the tournament, the tactician emphasised that the pinnacle event offers both the nation and his technical crew a platform to demonstrate their quality against the world’s best. Busari noted that his personal ambition aligns seamlessly with the team’s collective goal of bringing honour to the country, while keeping his focus strictly on tactical preparation and player development. “For me, I want to make a name; I want to make a mark for Nigeria and equally for myself,” Busari said. “As a coach, whatsoever you do, a lot of people are looking at...

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Lagos to host African Brands Congress on AI

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Lagos will host the 2026 African Brands Congress, bringing together business executives, marketing professionals, technology experts and policymakers to examine how artificial intelligence can reshape branding, marketing and consumer engagement across Africa. The congress is scheduled for 30 November at the Ballroom of Lagos Oriental Hotel, Vicoria Island. Its theme is ‘The Future of Brands in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,’ the organiser said in a statement on Monday. The event comes as businesses increasingly explore AI tools to analyse consumer behaviour, personalise marketing campaigns, automate customer service and improve content production, while facing concerns over data privacy, intellectual property and consumer trust. According to the organisers, the c...

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FG moves to overhaul cybercrime law over AI threats

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The Federal Government has commenced moves to overhaul Nigeria’s cybercrime legislation to address emerging threats from artificial intelligence, including sophisticated online fraud, digital surveillance and attacks on critical national infrastructure. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said the Federal Ministry of Justice developed a draft executive bill to strengthen the country’s legal framework for investigating and prosecuting cybercrime. Fagbemi made this known in a message delivered on his behalf by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, at the second International Cybersecurity Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. “The Federal Ministry of Justice has advanced work on a draft executive bill to str...