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Nigerian state governor announces 3-day mourning for victims in building collapse

The Xinhua reported, the governor of the Lagos state has declared three days of mourning following a deadly building collapse occurred on Monday afternoon in the economic hub of Nigeria.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of the Lagos state, said in a statement on Thursday that all flags are to be flown at half-mast in public and private buildings and official engagements are to be cancelled during the mourning period.
The governor said the mourning would begin on Friday and end on Sunday.

Sanwo-Olu said: "The Lagos state government, once again, commiserates with all those who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate incident."
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The death toll from the building collapse in the Ikoyi area of Lagos rose to 38 on Thursday after more bodies have been retrieved by rescuers from the debris, according to Ibrahim Farinloye, coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency in the Lagos state.
Farinloye said in a statement the rescue operation which kicked off on Monday was still continuing.
Source: xinhua
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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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