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Human Welfare

At Chevron-funded HCD graduation, NCDMB leads push for homegrown talents

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to local capacity development and sustainable talent growth through strategic collaborations with...
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PROMAD, NYFF, OGP, SERDEC to host six youth regional dialogues for 4th National Action Plan

PROMAD Infotech Foundation, the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), the Nigeria Open Government Partnership, and the Socio-Economic Research and Development Centre (SERDEC) have announced...
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Human Welfare

‘Prioritise nuclear disarmament, climate action’ – Groups declare for peace, justice ahead of atomic bomb anniversary

As the world approaches 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) along with...
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Human Welfare

13% derivation: Niger Delta leader hails Nwoko’s push for direct allocation to host communities

The Bolowei (Traditional Prime Minister) of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, Dr Wellington Okirika, has commended Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) for his bold stance...
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Human Welfare

NNPC/Heirs Energies JV launches university scholarship for OML 17 host communities

The NNPC/Heirs Energies Joint Venture has launched the OML 17 University Scholarship Programme (USP) aimed at supporting educational development in its host communities. The initiative...
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Human Welfare

CAPPA condemns Ibadan varsity’s suspension of student activists, urges reinstatement

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in very strong terms what it described as the "shameful victimisation and suspension" of three young...
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Human Welfare

U.S. floods: UN chief condoles with families of 80 victims

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the deadly floods in Texas, U.S. No fewer than...
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Human Welfare

Groups flay abductions, killings of human rights defenders in Kenya

Human rights groups across Africa are horrified by the continued crackdown on peaceful protests and the abduction and detention of individuals suspected by the...
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