Roland Ezuruike wins Nigeria’s first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Roland Ezuruike wins Nigeria’s first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria has opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after para powerlifter Roland Ezuruike claimed a silver medal in the men’s Lightweight Group A event. The experienced Nigerian lifter delivered an impressive performance throughout the competition, finishing second to hand Nigeria its first podium finish of the Games. Ezuruike made successful opening…

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ASLA Expands Leadership Training With New Pan-Atlantic University Partnership

ASLA Expands Leadership Training With New Pan-Atlantic University Partnership

The Abia State Leadership Academy (ASLA) has announced a landmark strategic partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. The President of the Academy, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, who disclosed this on Friday said the partnership will see ASLA and the EDC collaborate across the entire value chain of leadership development, including curriculum…

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United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi risks ending without urgent funding

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi risks ending without urgent funding

BUJUMBURA, Burundi, July 24, 2026/APO Group/ — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today warned that food assistance for more than 130,000 refugees in Burundi – most of them fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – risks drawing down unless urgent funding is received. Families who crossed the border in…

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Health Insurer Claims AI Can Save Customers $200 Million Over Three Years

Cigna Healthcare announced Thursday that it is “significantly expanding” its personalized medical care management programs via artificial intelligence-driven tools in an effort to save customers money. The AI-driven programs aim to “help identify customers who would benefit from earlier support and connect them with clinicians,” according to Cigna’s announcement. This expansion is expected to support…

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