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Two private schools in Nigeria were shut down after forcing parents to buy overpriced textbooks directly from them, despite state policy allowing families to purchase books elsewhere or share them between siblings.
Ogaga Ifowodo took home one of Africa's most valuable literary prizes for his powerful poetry exploring religious and political violence. The win celebrates Nigerian storytelling while spotlighting voices that bring difficult truths to light with beauty and skill.
Enugu State just secured a massive $200 million investment to build 100 megawatts of solar power, bringing reliable electricity to thousands of Nigerian homes and businesses. The deal marks the first major win for a new platform designed to fast-track clean energy investments across the region.
The Golden State Valkyries are headed to the WNBA Finals after just two years of existence, completing a stunning playoff sweep. They'll face the Atlanta Dream with home-court advantage starting October 17.
A small Canadian company just shattered helmet safety records with a design inspired by woodpeckers that reduces brain injury risk by 32 percent. The breakthrough could save countless lives as cycling continues to boom worldwide.
Astronomers captured stunning new details of a supernova explosion that Chinese and Japanese observers watched light up the sky in 1181. The high-resolution images reveal mysterious "cosmic pearls" that could unlock secrets about how stars die.
Rui Pinto risked everything to expose financial wrongdoing in professional football, and Portuguese authorities just extended his police protection after he faced assault and death threats. His courage led to major financial investigations across European football.
Macey Dahl from a small organic dairy farm in Pavilion, New York, just earned one of four national scholarships to pursue veterinary science. The award is part of a 19-year program that's invested over $400,000 in the next generation of organic farmers.
Scientists say Jordan could turn factory emissions into drinking water using new carbon capture technology. The innovation could help one of the world's most water-scarce countries tackle two crises at once.
India is building one of the world's largest clean energy grids, and the secret isn't just more solar panels. It's intelligent battery systems that know exactly when to store sunshine and when to release it.
An Austrian company just patented solar panels that slide right into your backyard fence, generating clean electricity while giving you privacy. The innovative bifacial strips are already powering homes in France at surprisingly affordable prices.
A new free website called Copynpaste solves one of the internet's most annoying problems: messy formatting when you copy text between different apps. No sign-up needed, just paste and go.
A non-hormonal daily birth control pill for men has entered clinical trials and could reach pharmacy shelves within five years. The breakthrough could transform family planning and lead to safer contraceptive options for everyone.
Megan Corey will attempt to break the women's world record for rucking a half-marathon this weekend, carrying 40 pounds while running 13.1 miles in under 2 hours and 15 minutes. Her passion showcases a growing fitness trend that helped thousands stay healthy during the pandemic.
Forests in the Northern Hemisphere are growing, not shrinking, creating a natural shield against climate change. Scientists say these expanding woodlands absorb a quarter of all human carbon emissions every year.
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Ghana just secured nearly $19 million to help more than 20,000 farmers grow enough rice to end the country's reliance on expensive imports. The ambitious project aims to triple local production and save the nation $500 million a year by 2028.
A massive 450-megawatt solar farm with battery storage is rising in Arizona's Mojave Desert, and Tesla has already claimed 90% of its clean electricity. Once complete in 2028, Project Sterling will light up homes for up to 16 hours daily using sunshine alone.
Scientists turned leftover beer-making sprouts into a charcoal-like material that traps harmful bacteria in water. The breakthrough could help protect drinking water in communities worldwide while solving breweries' mounting waste problem.