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The Gates Foundation says it will make an investment of $2. 5 billion goes to R&D, R&D; D) on the health of women.

In a statement released on Monday, it stated that it was interested in pursuing investments in obstetric care, maternal immunization, maternal health and nutrition, gynecological and menstrual health, contraception innovation, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

A $2.25 donation was made by The Gates Foundation today. 5 billion investment commitments to accelerate R&D by 2030 D) had a sole focus on women’s health, the statement read.

It will encourage more than 40 innovations in five pressing, persistently underfunded areas, particularly those affecting women in low- and middle-income nations. ”

Women’s Health Research andamp;; was mentioned by the Foundation. D “continues to be persistently underfunded”.

It stated that hundreds of millions of women are still being deeply underresearched, including those who deal with serious issues like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, and menopause.

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Anita Zaidi, the president of the Gates Foundation’s Gender Equality Division, said, “For too long, women have suffered from health conditions that are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or ignored.”

We want this investment to launch a new era of women-centered innovation, one where women’s health research and development prioritize their lives, bodies, and voices. D. ”

His part,  Bill Gates, the president of the Gates Foundation, stated that investing in women’s health has a long-term impact on generations. It results in more just societies, stronger economies, and healthier families.

Women’s health is still neglected, underfunded, and marginalized. Too many women still pass away from preventable causes or are in poor health. That needs to change. However, we are unable to accomplish it alone. ”

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To close persistent funding and research gaps, the Foundation is urging governments, philanthropists, investors, and the private sector to co-invest in women’s health innovations.

Although this is our largest investment in women’s health research and development, it still falls far short of what is required in a neglected and underfunded area of enormous human need and opportunity, according to Zaidi.

The Centre for Reforms and Public Advocacy’s claims that state officials abused Magistrate and Area Courts to harass and intimidate political opponents have been strongly refuted by the Kebbi State Government.

The state government characterized the allegations as being fabricated, malicious, and made up on purpose.

Over 20 people are being held in jail on frivolous charges, according to Kalu Kalu Agu, Head of Legal Services at the Centre, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday.

Ibrahim Adamu Augie, who shared a video on health issues in Kebbi, and Mukhtar Dan Baturiya, who allegedly lied to state officials and was detained and found guilty on false charges, are just two people who have been detained and convicted of false charges.

Abubakar Sa’adu Fakai, the former leader of the APC North-West, resigns from his party.

Ahmad Tijjani Musa and Ibrahim Bature, who are alleged to have been targeted by state government agents for allegedly exercising their fundamental right to comment on public matters, are other people who are reportedly facing similar treatment.

The Kebbi State Governor’s chief press secretary, Ahmed Idris, refuted the claims as being unsupported and without any supporting evidence.

He emphasized that the administration of Governor Nasir Idris is run by the people for the people, and by the people.

Idris added that the current administration is inclusive and carries out its responsibilities for all citizens.

He referred to the allegations as an attempt to deceive Kebbi State’s governor from delivering democratic dividends to the state’s residents.

The allegations, according to Idris, suggest that the governor’s administration is unhappy with the development projects being carried out.

Former students of Benue State University, Makurdi, where Yangien is an associate professor at the institution’s law faculty, were divided by Timothy Yangien’s nomination by Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia.

A group of Yangien’s former law professors recently petitioned the state legislature and accused him of abusing his position, imposing oppression, and treating students unfairly under his care.

Another organization, however, wrote to the state legislatures, praising the commissioner-nominee’s “integrity, character, and professionalism.”

Kamo Sende, a member of the first group to oppose the lecturer’s nomination, claimed that the Yangien’s nomination for a higher office presented another opportunity for the nominee to abuse his or her position.

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The second group, led by Bemgba Iortyom, refuted the claims made by the first group, describing Yangien as a man with “unimpeachable character, strength, and drive for excellence.”

Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has labeled the debate over a single term, four years, as diversionary, including opposition arrowhead Peter Obi, an opposition arrowhead.

“I’m not going to support the fight against power shifts or the country’s continued presence in one region for four or eight years.” Falana said on Monday’s Politics Today program on Channels Television that it was diversionary.

The most crucial task for politicians should be to solve the issues that, according to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, defy the wishes of ordinary Nigerians.

Falana said, “You insult the Nigerian people when you base the politics of the country on a few people to decide who should govern the country, how many years, and which side of the country should rule, and which religious group should rule the country.

Can we embrace those who have solutions to the problems of the country and, for goodness sake, address the issues that are afflicting it?

According to Article 224 of the Constitution, “every political party in Nigeria shall have as its goals and objectives the fundamental goals of state policy.”

The most crucial provision of the Constitution is that government’s top priority should be the protection and welfare of the people.

Let’s start addressing the country’s pressing issues, including electricity, because industrialization is a thing of the past.

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Obi has reconfirmed his decision to run for a one-term four-year term ahead of the 2027 election in order to fulfill Nigeria’s unwritten rule of eight-year power rotation.

In 2027, Obi, the LP’s candidate for president of Nigeria, will succeed former governor Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Federal Government has stated that it is pursuing a reaffirmed goal of cleaning up about 5 million homes by 2030.

At the opening ceremony of the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE) 2025 on Monday, the Minister for State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, delivered the ministerial address and remarks.

Building a Sustainable Energy Future: Leveraging Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Policy is the theme of this year’s conference.

He argued that the achievement of the target only can be achieved by more money being invested in gas infrastructure for crucial projects like the OB3 and AKK pipelines, moving forward with national gas deliveries, and supporting modular and scalable gas projects, such as mini-LNG and CNG stations.

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Through strategic public-private partnerships in the gas value chain’s logistics, retail, and logistics segments, the government is also making strides to improve last-mile access, promote local economic activity, and create jobs.

“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has put gas at the center of Nigeria’s energy strategy. His vision, which is best expressed in the phrase “From Gas to Prosperity,” is a reflection of our shared national desire to use our abundant natural gas resources to boost industrialization, create jobs, and expand access to clean, affordable energy for all Nigerians.

We have made significant progress in keeping with this vision over the past year. We have given gas availability priority to manufacturing hubs, power plants, and industrial corridors as we have expanded our gas supply for industrial use. I’ve been assured that every gas offtaker currently has the gas they need for their industrial processes, distributed cylinders across the six geopolitical zones, gave empowerment to women and youth, and promoted clean cooking.

We are also making significant advancements in the midstream and downstream sectors as part of the Decade of Gas Initiative.

Notably, we have supported the construction of virtual pipelines and gas processing facilities, ensuring gas reaches off-grid and underserved communities, supporting private sector investments in LPG and CNG infrastructure, including autogas stations, domestic cylinder manufacturing, and distribution networks, and improved coordination through the Decade of Gas Secretariat, promoting alignment and accountability across Ministries, Departments, and agencies, and advancing the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialization Programme (NGFCP), which advances environmental goals, secured presidential approvals to

He added that the Midstream Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) provides much-needed financial support to project promoters.

All of these efforts are based on a single, unwavering conviction: Nigerians must use gas as a means of inclusive growth, national development, and energy security, not just as an export commodity.

The Minister noted that each of the four pillars, which are identified as the focus of the conference theme, has a significant impact on Nigeria’s energy future.

He argued that the use of automated tools, digital solutions, and data-driven tools throughout the gas value chain is essential.

Emerging technologies can increase efficiency, lower emissions, and improve delivery, from reservoir monitoring to distribution analytics. He stated that the Ministry works with industry players to promote digital innovation.

He argued that maintaining the gas industry requires a strong local supply chain.

We are promoting localization of equipment manufacturing, pipe production, and other crucial components in an effort to reduce import dependence and strengthen national resilience through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

Our greatest asset is still our human resource. Through continuous training, strategic academic-industry partnerships, and deliberate youth and gender inclusion policies in the gas industry, we are committed to creating a technically sound, diverse, and future-ready workforce.

A solid regulatory and fiscal foundation has been provided by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). He noted that we are putting in place market-reflective gas pricing policies, encouraging deepwater gas development, and enforcing domestic supply obligations to boost investor confidence and sector growth, “so on the whole.”

According to Lopkobiri, collaboration is the key to achieving a sustainable energy future for Nigeria.

A shipment of birds destined for illegal export to Kuwait has been intercepted by Nigeria Customs Service agents at the Murtala Mohammed Area Command in Lagos State.

More than 1, 620 live birds are Parrots and Canaries feather-tagged Green and Yellow Fronted, or Parrots and Canaries feathers.

The MMIA Command’s regular inspections were the result of the interception, which was carried out under the direction of Michael Awe, the Customs Area Controller.

Awe noted that no illegal shipment will pass through the airport without the necessary permits and documentation because Nigeria is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. &nbsp,

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He claimed that while the fragile creatures have been given to rehabilitation and re-introduction to the natural environment, an investigation has already been launched to find the perpetrators. &nbsp,

No illegal shipment will pass through this airport, according to my watch. My employees are always on high alert. According to Awe, “their eagle eyes are trained to spot and stop any unlawful activity.”

The Nigerian Customs Service stated that as a signatory to CITES, it is committed to ensuring that international trade in endangered species is regulated, accountable, and sustainable.

The fragile birds will be given to the National Parks Service (NPS) for rehabilitation and reintroduction into their natural habitat while investigations are still being conducted to identify and find those responsible for the attempted smuggling.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi Adewale, MFR, who is also the current Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, emphasized the Customs Service’s commitment to inter-agency cooperation in line with the organization’s policy direction.