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Based on new data from 10 countries, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that at least 20 million children are already using AI, and young people are adopting the technology three times faster than adults. Perhaps most surprising, an estimated two million children – around one in 10 – say they use AI to ask for advice on things that …

The new oneA blueprint for strengthening responses to fungal diseases and antifungal resistanceissued on Tuesday, sets out practical steps to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and surveillance. Fungal disease affecting more than 300 million people each year and is associated with high mortality, long-term illness and major losses in health and productivity worldwide. Increasing global threats These range from common conditions …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Usie Otukpa Osang before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja for fraud. A press release by the EFCC Media and Publicity Officer, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the accused was arraigned on an eight court charge bordering on identity theft and obtaining by false pretenses …

Former Vice President of Nigeria and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has advised President Bola Tinubu to set an example by holding his own appointees accountable for their actions. Reacting to the $400 million corruption allegations against Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the Presidential Council for the Promotion …

Extreme weather forecasts are expected to hit roads, railways, waterways, ports and airports between 2051 and 2080, according to estimates. Climate Change Impact Assessment and Land Transport Adaptation: Towards a climate resilient transport systempublished by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). “The extreme hot weather currently occurring in Western Europe has highlighted climate risks and their impact on …

UN relief efforts – Key Facts Six days after the earthquake, UNHCR reported widespread food shortages in La Guaira, the state worst affected by the earthquake, with basic services non-functioning, connectivity largely cut off, and tensions rising over access to aid. UNHCR’s rapid assessment in La Guaira, Capital District, Miranda, Aragua and Carabobo found this half of the survivors took …

Organizers of Miss 9ja have opened registrations for the 2026 edition of the pageant, inviting aspiring contestants from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to compete for the coveted crown and a total prize package worth ₦13 million. The Managing Director of Miss 9ja, Mrs Adenike Isi Adeeko, disclosed this in a statement made available …

France defeated Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.The match was played at New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States (USA).Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 45th minute.Bradley Barcola scored the second goal for France in the 53rd minute and Mbappe scored the third goal in the 74th minute.France will …

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Before the disaster occurred, the World Food Program (WFP)WFP) has helped around 500,000 people through school meals and community support. Now, the agency is shifting its work toward emergency relief. Holding the hands of his three young children, a stricken father told the UN humanitarian team that he no longer had shelter, water or food. The children’s mother was hospitalized …