News Embassy

04/02/2026

Trust is the currency of impact. Transparency is the foundation of sustainability. 🤝

Join us this Saturday on Build To Help Weekly for a powerful conversation on:

“Building Trust and Transparency: Regulatory Compliance for NGOs in Nigeria”

If you intend to have your NGO, if you are an NGO founder, team member, volunteer, or development enthusiast, this is a must attend session.

Guest speaker
Alfred Iortyaver Esq, ACTI, ABR.
A legendary expert in the field.

✨ Learn how to stay compliant
✨ Strengthen your organisation’s credibility
✨ Protect your mission
✨ Build for the long term

Venue : Online |
This Saturday 7th February, 2026
12PM .

📝 Register now and be part of the conversation to learn and build capacity
https://forms.gle/y9igUj28wq78X3d97

Partners
News embassy 9ja
Springfield Law Practice
O & O Legal and Corporate Services
Young African Leaders Initiative Kaduna

28/01/2026

Brazil Feels Familiar🇧🇷🇳🇬

Brazil’s food tells a story that feels close to home. From palm oil–rich dishes to slow-cooked beans and communal stews, the flavors echo African kitchens across the Atlantic.

What Nigeria knows as akara, Brazil celebrates as acarajé. Beans remain comfort food. Cooking is patient. Meals are meant to be shared. These similarities are not coincidence—they are cultural memory, preserved and transformed into a thriving food industry.

Through food, Brazil remembers Africa.
Through taste, familiarity returns.

16/04/2025

16/04/2025

BREAKING: ITF Replaces Starter Packs with Global Certification for Nigerian Artisans

Big news for Nigeria’s skilled workforce!
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced a major shift in its empowerment strategy. Instead of giving out starter packs (tools/equipment), graduates of its training programs will now receive globally recognized certifications!

Why this matters:

This move will boost the professionalism of Nigerian artisans.

It opens the door to local and international job opportunities.

It aligns Nigeria’s vocational training with global standards.

The announcement came as ITF prepares for Phase II of its SUPA program, which aims to train 100,000 artisans.

Over 700,000 people are already registered.

Accredited training centers will increase from 880 to 1,500 across Nigeria.

Soft skills like Project Management, Ethics & Safety will also be taught.

Certification will be handled by CIPMN.

This is a major step forward in empowering Nigerian artisans to go global.

Let’s build skills. Let’s build Nigeria.

16/04/2025

🌍 UHIeNews | Urban Heat Island Effect Weather Update
🗓️ April 16, 2025
📰 GREEN: Global Report by Ephraim Ebene on Nature
📡 News Embassy Report

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🔥 What is UHI Effect?
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect occurs when cities become hotter than surrounding rural areas. This happens because of concrete, asphalt, buildings, and fewer trees. These materials absorb and trap heat, raising city temperatures and increasing health risks, energy demand, and pollution.

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🌡️ Real-Time Weather Highlights in Nigeria:

🌆 Kaduna: Sunny and very hot. High: 42°C, Low: 25°C

🏙️ Lagos: Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 33°C, Low: 26°C

🏛️ Abuja: Hot and dry. High: 38°C, Low: 26°C

🌇 Kano: Scorching sun. High: 39°C, Low: 22°C

🌧️ Port Harcourt: Thunderstorms expected. High: 29°C

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⚠️ Impact of UHI Effect:

🧠 Increases risk of heat stress and heatstroke

⚡ Higher electricity bills due to cooling needs

🏭 Worsens air pollution and breathing problems

🌿 Reduces green spaces that naturally cool our environment

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✅ What Can We Do?

🌳 Plant more trees around homes and streets

🏘️ Use light-colored or reflective roofs to deflect heat

🏙️ Support urban planning laws that prioritize green space

📣 Raise awareness about heat safety and green living

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♻️ Let’s cool our cities, protect our health, and take smart climate action together!

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28/03/2025

ECOWAS has introduced a standby force that could serve as a regional shield, ready to respond to crises before they spiral out of control. This force is not just a game-changer but a significant step towards enhancing regional stability, providing a sense of reassurance for the region. But what does this mean for West Africa? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to a Nigerian Lawyer, Kajit John Bagu, in Kaduna and DW's correspondent Ben Adam Shemang, in Abuja.Please find the link in the comment section below:

28/03/2025

28/03/2025

Pan Africa Chamber of Commerce Trade and Investment Holds Roundtable...

08/04/2024

Please share the current weather story in your state on the comment session

Let's take a look at Abuja and Kaduna this morning

Good morning, this is Ephraim Ebene bringing you an update from the News Embassy Weather Symphony.

In Abuja, the current temperature stands at 24°C with cloudy skies and a light southwest wind of 10 km/h, gusting up to 26 km/h. Throughout the day, we can expect a high of 33°C, while the nighttime temperature will drop to around 22°C.

Meanwhile, in Kaduna, it is partly cloudy with a temperature of 23°C. The wind is coming from the south-southeast at 8 km/h, with gusts up to 21 km/h. Kaduna will experience a high of 38°C during the day, and the temperature will cool down to about 24°C at night.

Stay tuned for further updates from the News Embassy Weather Symphony. Remember to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions as you go about your day in Abuja and Kaduna.

05/04/2024

Good morning Nigeria! Let's delve into Friday's News Embassy Weather Symphony with Ephraim Ebene.

Here's the analysis and prediction for today's weather based on the provided data:

Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory:
- Clouds and sun with a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. There's a possibility of scattered showers or light rain, especially in the afternoon or evening.

Kaduna, Kaduna:
- Mostly sunny skies with a high of 38°C and a low of 23°C. There's a slight chance of isolated showers, but overall, it should remain dry.

Lagos, Lagos:
- Partly sunny conditions with a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. There's a possibility of scattered showers or thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon.

Port Harcourt, Rivers:
- Cloudy skies with a high of 28°C and a low of 22°C. There's a chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms, especially later in the day.

Kano, Kano:
- Sunny weather with a high of 42°C and a low of 23°C. It's expected to remain dry with no significant chance of precipitation.

Jos, Plateau:
- Mostly sunny conditions with a high of 35°C and a low of 20°C. There's a slight chance of isolated showers, but overall, it should be dry.

Katsina, Katsina:
- Clouds and sun with a high of 41°C and a low of 25°C. There's a possibility of scattered showers or thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon.

Ilorin, Kwara:
- Partly sunny skies with a high of 38°C and a low of 25°C. There's a chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon or evening.

Overall, most areas have the potential for scattered showers or thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon or evening hours. Residents should stay updated with local weather forecasts for any changes or alerts. Stay safe and prepared for any weather conditions! 🌦️⛈️🌧️

03/04/2024

Creating fact-checking tools using AI in the era of misinformation is crucial for combating false information spread across various media platforms. Here's a guide on how tech experts can develop responsive AI media check tools:

1. Data Collection: Gather a large dataset of reliable information and corresponding misinformation examples. This dataset will serve as the foundation for training the AI model.

2. Define Metrics: Determine the criteria for identifying misinformation, such as accuracy, credibility of sources, consistency with known facts, and context.

3. AI Model Selection : Choose a suitable AI model for fact-checking tasks. Natural Language Processing (NLP) models like BERT, GPT, or fine-tuned variants can be effective for analyzing text-based content. For multimedia content, computer vision models can be utilized.

4. Training: Train the AI model using the collected dataset. Utilize supervised learning techniques, where the model learns from labeled examples of misinformation and reliable information.

5. Validation and Testing : Validate the AI model's performance using a separate validation dataset. Fine-tune the model based on validation results to improve accuracy.

6. Development of Tool Interface : Design a user-friendly interface for the fact-checking tool, allowing users to input content for verification. Ensure the interface is accessible across various devices and platforms.

7. Real-time Monitoring : Implement mechanisms for real-time monitoring of media content across different channels such as social media platforms, news websites, and blogs.

8. Scalability and Efficiency: Develop the AI media check tool to handle large volumes of content efficiently, ensuring scalability as the amount of misinformation increases.

9. Continuous Improvement: Regularly update the AI model with new data and feedback to adapt to evolving misinformation tactics and improve accuracy over time.

10. Collaboration and Community Engagement: Foster collaborations with researchers, journalists, and fact-checking organizations to enhance the tool's effectiveness and credibility. Encourage community involvement in reporting and verifying misinformation.

By following these steps, tech experts can develop responsive AI media check tools capable of effectively combating misinformation in today's digital landscape.