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Venezuela’s earthquake disaster: needs ‘skyrocketing’, aid agencies say

The miraculous rescue of a three-year-old child in the worst-hit northern region comes as tens of thousands of people still lack adequate shelter, after earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck in less than a minute, on June 24. “As the death toll rises, demand skyrockets,” the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said in an online alert on …

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AI explains: Why the world needs to act now

A few years ago, it could answer questions or generate text. Today, technology can write computer code, analyze large amounts of data, create realistic images and videos, help scientists discover new medicines, and increasingly act on its own with little human supervision. However, even as AI capabilities accelerate, experts say regulations are needed to ensure AI is used safely as …

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Lessons of service and impact as Professor Oloyede retires

After 10 years as Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede leaves the stage after completing the statutory tenure of two 10-year terms, in a blaze of glory, thanks to his immaculate record of public service and, in particular, his far-reaching reforms and notable impact at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Oloyede first entered national accounts as secretary general …

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Chrisland wins DOA Soccer Challenge 2026 in Lagos

Chrisland School defended their crown at the Daniel Oreoluwa Adebiyi (DOA) Foundation Soccer Challenge 2026 after defeating Faith Academy 2-1 in a thrilling final at the Chrisland College Sports Ground in Idimu, Lagos. With the victory, Chrisland retained the title after also emerging champion in the 2025 edition of the annual grassroots soccer tournament. Organized in memory of the late …

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