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Damaged power facility throws Ogun community into darkness
Electricity supply has been disrupted in Arepo, Ogun State, due to a shattered insulator at a Transmission Company of Nigeria facility, leaving residents without power.
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Edo LG boss seeks traditional rulers’ support
The Executive Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Council, Anthony Osarobo, has called for the support and prayers of traditional rulers and residents to ensure the success of his administration's development agenda.
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CDCs play role in closing local gaps, trying new ideas: PM
PM Wong highlights CDCs' role in addressing local needs and strengthening communities.
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Organisation to convene conference on care for Akwa Ibom vulnerable children
Street Mentors Network, in partnership with Theolight Global Foundation, is organizing the Akwa Ibom Alternative Care Conference 2026 in Uyo to promote family-based alternative care for vulnerable children and mobilize caregivers.
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Pheli FM gets new equipment
Pheli FM, a community radio station in Atteridgeville, received new studio equipment from the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong, aiming to enhance its broadcasting capabilities and content quality.
NUPRC enforces 3% oil levy, registers 172 community devt trusts
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NUPRC enforces 3% oil levy, registers 172 community devt trusts
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has registered 172 Host Communities Development Trusts, enforcing a Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) provision requiring oil and gas companies to contribute 3% of their operating expenditure.
Senegal: In Diohine, Fallowing Helps Combat Soil Degradation
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Senegal: In Diohine, Fallowing Helps Combat Soil Degradation
In Diohine, a Senegalese village in the groundnut basin, residents are reviving the ancient practice of communal fallowing, known as "Toss," to combat severe soil degradation and declining agricultural fertility.
In Tanzania, Maasai combine tradition and technology to preserve soils
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In Tanzania, Maasai combine tradition and technology to preserve soils
Maasai communities in Tanzania are integrating traditional land management with modern technology, like smartphones, to combat soil degradation. The African People and Wildlife association supports this initiative in villages like Arkaria, enabling precise monitoring and …
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Okpebholo urges youths to become problem solvers
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo encouraged youths to be problem solvers rather than complainers, emphasizing hard work and participation in various sectors. His administration supports youth development through initiatives like the Edo Youth Impact Forum.
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Anosike launches Abia Champions League
Dr. Kelechi Anosike, a 2027 governorship candidate, launched the Abia Champions League, a football tournament involving 17 local government areas, to engage youths and discover talents.
Seplat-NNPC empowers 127 teachers in Imo
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Seplat-NNPC empowers 127 teachers in Imo
The Seplat-NNPC joint venture has equipped 127 teachers and education evaluators in Imo State with digital teaching techniques and alternative income-generation skills through its empowerment program.
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Saraki unveils 500-seater ICT centre built by Bauchi PDP gov candidate
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, represented by Kawu Baraje, commissioned a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology Centre built by Bauchi State PDP governorship candidate, Usman Suphi, in Azare. The facility aims to empower youths with digital skil…
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Sheltered linkway to connect Tanjong Pagar CC to MRT station in a few years’ time
New sheltered walkway will connect Tanjong Pagar Community Club to MRT station, improving access for residents and complementing existing paths.
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Foundation inducts 499 education leaders
Teach For Nigeria has inducted 499 education leaders into its alumni community, reinforcing its commitment to combating educational inequality and ensuring quality education access for all children.
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Port Harcourt to host 10,000 marathon runners from West, East Africa
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is set to host an international half-marathon on November 14, 2026, expecting 10,000 runners from across Nigeria, West Africa, and East Africa.
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Ogun PDP dep gov candidate urges Muslim women to unite against social vices
Lateefah Sowunmi-Kolapo, the 2027 PDP deputy governorship candidate in Ogun State, called on Muslim women to unite against social vices, strengthen families, and promote community development.
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One-day tours can boost local economies if managed properly, researcher says
A researcher from the Tourism Research Institute of the Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research (ACECR) suggests that one-day tours can stimulate local economies, strengthen community ties, and ease pressure on crowded tourism destinations if managed properly.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Attend First Flower Show at Royal Estate
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Sandringham Flower Show in Norfolk, marking the first RHS Sandringham Flower Show at the Sandringham Estate. The royal couple visited the charity Emmaus Norfolk Waveney, which helps people experiencing homelessness and trauma.
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Prince William makes key donation for beloved pub
Prince William donates £1,000 to a community campaign to save a historic English pub. The pub, The Somerset Arms, has been vacant for three years and the community is raising funds to buy and refurbish it.