HeapNews Health News Global Hunger Declines, But Africa and Western Asia Left Behind July 29, 2025 3 Mins read 1 0 New UN report reveals uneven progress in fight against hunger; while global food insecurity has slightly improved, millions in Africa and Western Asia face rising levels of undernourishment By Bunmi Yekini The world inched closer to food security in 2024, with an estimated 673 million people, or 8.2% of the global population, experiencing hunger, according to the newly released State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025 report. This marks a modest decline…
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Lagos,Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria proudly participated in the graduation ceremony of the Pacelli School for the Visually and Partially Sighted on 23 July 2025, honouring the resilience and academic achievements of visually impaired students. The event, held on the school premises, highlighted the importance of inclusivity and determination in education. As a 108-year-old institution committed to social responsibility, Union Bank’s involvement reflects its enduring support for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) and its dedication to fostering equitable access to education. The Bank’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Olufunmilola Aluko, expressed her admiration for the graduating students:“Union…
Telecommunication Globacom, has reeled out ongoing network improvement projects aimed at enhancing customer experience. Globacom, according to officials, has been working round the clock to ensure that subscribers across the country continue to get value for money especially with the recent tariff increment approved by regulatory authorities. The network upgrade involves the deployment of new base stations to cover new locations and densification to improve coverage in areas with growing population to guarantee excellent network quality for both voice and data services all over the country. Globacom is also relocating its fibre infrastructure in several locations where…
The ancient town of Ido-Oko Ijesa in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State has officially inaugurated the planning committee for the 5th Ido-Oko Ijesa Day celebration, alongside the launch of a ₦500 million development fund aimed at accelerating growth and infrastructure in the community. The inauguration ceremony, held yesterday, was led by the Ado-Oko of Ido-Oko Ijesa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael Babatunde Adedeji, and witnessed the presence of traditional chiefs, sons and daughters of the town, media personnel, and dignitaries from across Osun State. In his address, Oba Adedeji described Ido-Oko Ijesa as a proud and…
African champions, the Super Falcons, will arrive in Abuja, the country’s capital, on Monday (today) for a trophy parade before meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, following their victory over Morocco in Saturday’s WAFCON 2024 final, the NFF has announced. The Falcons produced a memorable comeback in Rabat to beat host nation Morocco 3–2 in the final, sealing a record-extending 10th WAFCON crown. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the 10-time African champions are scheduled to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by midday, with a hero’s welcome and a celebratory parade planned across…
businesses can no longer access credit. Investors are losing confidence and pulling out. And because over 60 percent of our national income is now used to service debt, the government is turning to ordinary Nigerian families and taxing them beyond their limits. “While other countries are fighting to reduce their debts, the APC is taking out more loans. The recent devaluation of the naira should have reduced the need for external borrowing, but instead, the government has treated it as an excuse to borrow even more.” ADC demanded a full disclosure of all loan agreements signed over the…
To put this into context, in the entire country, there are about 1,500 trucks (tanks) that are in use, carrying petroleum products to varios stations across the nation. Dangote is bringing 4,000 to start with! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I9u18F9UDY?si=WOxnLSaMrkSNMhHD
The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a loan scheme that provides eligible tertiary institution staff with up to ₦10 million to support their welfare and development. The initiative, unveiled during a high-level stakeholder engagement session held in Abuja, aims to promote financial stability, improve quality of life, and support career advancement for staff across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, made the revelation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The statement noted that the scheme was designed to enhance the welfare and…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in newly elected Chairmen and their Deputies across the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu described their emergence as a clear testament to the trust and confidence reposed in them to develop their respective communities further. “Your victory is not a trophy, it is a mandate, and it comes with weighty expectations. You have been chosen—not coerced, not imposed, but freely and fairly elected by the people you are now called…
The Problem of Nigeria is the Fulani. Solving this problem is the beginning of a new Nigeria. This is why every Southerner and Middle belt citizen must take a stand against Fulani colonization. The Fulani people are very retrogressive. Lord Lugard in his memoirs refers to them as fatalistic people without any ideals. He cautioned that these people are severely diseased and any society attached to them will never see any progress and will live to regret it. Nigerians are in a serious state of national regret because of this ethnic and theocratic minority. All the indices…