Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _Auta Nyada, the chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Legal Education Committee, expressed scepticism about the feasibility of diaspora voting in Nigeria, stating that the country's electoral system is not yet mature enough to accommodate it. Speaking at the Multi-stakeholders’ Forum on Youth Electoral Reform Priorities in Abuja, Nyada cautioned against introducing diaspora voting, emphasizing the need for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address existing electoral challenges first.
Nyada emphasized the challenges faced with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the 2023 general election, advocating for efforts to address these issues before considering...
Agriculture and Climate Change (Commonwealth Union) _ The Scottish Government is poised to abandon its ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, marking a significant setback in its climate change agenda. Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan is expected to announce the decision in a statement at Holyrood, following reports of Scotland's repeated failure to meet annual targets and the Climate Change Committee deeming the 2030...
In a landmark move set to redefine New Zealand's animation landscape, the University of Canterbury has entered into a pioneering five-year exclusive partnership with the Aardman Academy, the esteemed training division of Aardman Animations. Renowned for iconic creations such as "Wallace and Gromit" and "Shaun the Sheep," Aardman Animations stands as a titan within the realm of stop-motion animation.
Under the terms of this agreement, the University of Canterbury, situated...
Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Ram Charan, the acclaimed actor of RRR fame, was recently bestowed with an honorary doctorate by Vels University during the 14th Annual Convocation held at the Pallavaram campus in Chennai. The Telugu actor was recognized for his remarkable contributions in the fields of entertainment and entrepreneurship. Accordingly, Upasana Konidela, his proud wife, took to social media to express her joy. She shared images from the ceremony,...
The ARC Research Hub of Micro recycling of Battery and Consumer Wastes has recently welcomed Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA) as its newest partner in the endeavor to address waste challenges. Spearheaded by the UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre and its director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, this five-year national program encompasses various Australian universities. Its overarching mission is to pioneer scalable manufacturing technologies, leveraging SMaRT’s innovative MICROfactorie concept.
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Agriculture and Climate Change (Commonwealth Union) _ Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Party Association, is calling on the people of the constituency to join hands in the recovery and revitalization of Northern Ireland's farming sector, with a special focus on the arable crop and sheep industries. Carmichael emphasizes the importance of attending agricultural shows across the province as a tangible way to show support for...
Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _In a kaleidoscope of colors and traditions, South Asians worldwide recently rejoiced in the onset of a new year. Spanning from April 9th to 15th, these jubilant festivities echoed with the promise of renewal and abundance, heralding the advent of spring and the season of plentiful harvests.
Rooted deeply in the Hindu luni-solar calendar, the auspicious month of Chaitra marks the genesis of this joyous occasion, beckoning...
