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Kasim Sumaina in Abuja  The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have begun a 10-day Training of Trainers workshop on Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension (CRMAE) to help extension providers deliver climate information that supports resilient, sustainable farming across Nigeria. The workshop in Abuja, NiMet emphasised, is part of an AGRA target-countries project to strengthen digital climate advisory services and build resilient agricultural systems across Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Monday, NiMet DG/CEO, Prof. Charles Anosike, said climate variability and extreme weather continue to threaten agricultural productivity, food security and rural livelihoods, making…

Gaza City, Gaza – Looking at old photos on his mobile phone, farmer Abu Fares recalled how the Sheikh Ijlin neighbourhood of Gaza City was once renowned for its grapevines, fig trees and seasonal crops.The reality today, though, is very different. Extensive Israeli bulldozing in the neighbourhood and across much of Gaza since October 2023 has turned the once-thriving region into a barren wasteland, stripping it of the agricultural elements that supported thousands of families.That devastated landscape is a double humanitarian tragedy for Gaza’s displaced farmers: During Israel’s genocidal war, they have lost both their homes and their sole source…

A motherboard from one of Rivian’s all-electric vehicles.Michael Wayland / CNBCRivian Automotive stock was down by more than 10% during premarket trading on Tuesday after the electric vehicle maker announced a public offering of 75 million shares of its Class A common stock.The capital raise occurred during extended hours trading after Rivian shares rose 8.1% on Monday. The stock also increased 19% last week.Based on Monday’s close of $20.14 per share, Rivian would raise roughly $1.51 billion with the offering. Rivian ​said in a filing that it plans to use the proceeds ​to fund equity contributions as part of a…

The U.S. Army has reportedly fixed two of its websites that had been defaced to display pro-Kurdish messages and to call out President Donald Trump, the latest case of hackers compromising systems run by the federal government in recent months. Security researcher Ronald Lovelace told Cyberscoop, which first reported the defacements, that error pages were modified on two U.S. Army websites, the Open Innovation Lab and the AI Integration Center, which test and integrate AI and other tech into emerging technologies. The defaced messages would show up when someone tried to visit a webpage that didn’t exist on the websites.…

Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, says 15 assailants killed in ‘clearance operations’.Published On 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026At least nine police officers have been killed in an attack on a police post at a dam project in southwestern Pakistan, police and local officials said.“At least nine policemen, including two officers, were killed in theattack,” local police official Zahoor Ahmad said on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe assailants also abducted eight police officers, but all were later recovered by security forces, said Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government.Paramilitary, police and counterterrorism personnel had…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced several historic moments, with a number of nations either setting new records or matching their greatest-ever achievements on football’s biggest stage. From debutants making an instant impact to long-waiting nations finally breaking through in the knockout rounds, the expanded 48-team tournament has created opportunities for teams to rewrite their football history. Here are the countries that have achieved their best-ever World Cup runs at the 2026 tournament. Canada Canada made history by reaching the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time. Having previously exited in the group stage…

The Dolly Parton musical is set for Broadway this winter.  The show, now titled Dolly: A True Original Musical, is scheduled to begin previews at the St. James Theatre on Dec. 7, ahead of a Jan. 19 opening night, which also marks Parton’s 81st birthday. The musical about Parton’s life and career comes to Broadway after premiering in July 2025 in Nashville.  The show features a score of Parton’s well-known songs, including “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “9 to 5,”  as well as new songs she has written for the musical. Parton co-wrote the book…

Catherine M. Wehlburg, Ph.D., is the President of Athens State University.​The public conversation about higher education often begins with what is broken: cost, debt, political conflict, declining confidence and questions about value. Institutions should listen carefully when students, families, employers and policymakers say they want clearer evidence of value.But that is not the whole story.Higher education is also adapting in ways that are practical, student-centered and deeply connected to workforce and community needs. Adult learners are returning. Colleges are building more flexible pathways. Employers are asking for graduates who can think critically, communicate clearly and adapt quickly. Institutions are paying…

By Haruna Aliyu A total of 18 APC first-term governors, including Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, are currently in a closed-door meeting in the Kebbi Government House. Journalists have converged at the government house, awaiting briefing after they conclude their meeting. The visiting governors are Sokoto, Kaduna, Jigawa, Plateau, Delta, Ekiti, Taraba, Ondo, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Benue, Kogi and Enugu while Cross River, Niger and Katsina sent in apologies for their absence. Details later…

NewsFeedEgypt football coach Hossam Hassan told a pre-match press conference that the suffering of the Palestinian people was a ‘shame on the entire world’. Speaking ahead of Egypt’s last 16 clash with Argentina, he called on athletes and the media to do more to help.Published On 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo