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- 1Shettima urges permanent African seat on UN Security CouncilβShettima calls for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council β Premium Times Nigeria
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing the continent deserves a standing voice in global security decisions. The demand echoes the long-running Ezulwini consensus, backed by the African Union, which seeks at least two permanent seats for Africa. The appeal comes amid ongoing debate over reforming the council, whose permanent membership has remained unchanged since 1945.
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Nigeria against Sierra Leone is drawing search interest, likely tied to a football fixture between the two West African nations. The Super Eagles and the Leone Stars have met in qualifiers before, and any new meeting tends to spark attention among Nigerian fans tracking the team's progress. Details of the match result or date remain limited.
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Rising sea levels are putting Nigeria's coastal communities at growing risk, threatening homes, livelihoods and infrastructure along the country's shoreline. The story highlights the pressures of coastal erosion and flooding on residents in low-lying areas, adding Nigeria to the list of countries facing acute exposure to climate-driven sea level rise.
- 4Dangote hires refinery engineers for new Kenya crude plantβAliko Dangote, Africaβs richest person, has hired the engineers that built his Lagos refinery to work on the new crude p
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest person, has hired the engineers who built his massive Lagos refinery to work on a new crude processing plant in Kenya. Construction is set to begin this month, marking an expansion of his refining business beyond Nigeria and a potentially significant investment in East Africa's energy infrastructure.
- 5Cholera Outbreak Contained At Kano Custodial CentreβCholera Outbreak At Kano Custodial Centre Contained β NCoS
The Nigeria Correctional Service says a cholera outbreak at the Kano Custodial Centre has been contained, with no further spread reported among inmates or staff. Health authorities are said to have responded quickly to the cases detected inside the facility. The announcement comes amid concerns about cholera outbreaks across Nigeria during the current season, prompting attention to sanitation and health conditions in detention facilities.
- 6SERAP Demands Answers from Nigeria's Central Bank over Missing TrillionsβSERAP seeks explanation from CBN over β¦1.63 trillion and $6.23 million
Nigeria's Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to explain the whereabouts of β¦1.63 trillion and $6.23 million. The group wants details on how the funds were managed or spent, pressing the bank for transparency and accountability over public money under its control.
- 7Foundation trains Ogun parents on positive parenting to curb child abuseβChild abuse: Foundation sensitises parents on positive parenting in Ogun
A foundation in Ogun State, Nigeria, has begun sensitising parents on positive parenting practices as a way of preventing child abuse. The initiative focuses on teaching caregivers non-violent discipline and better child-rearing approaches. The campaign has been reported by Nigerian media, drawing attention to child protection efforts in the state.