Valentine By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government is set to organise the first-ever Ibadan Valentine Cruise on Eleyele Lake on Friday, Feb. 14. The state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, said the Valentine Cruise targets the promotion of peace, love, friendship, admiration and tolerance among residentsContinue Reading
Culture By Anita Uzoagba A cross-section of Nigerians has expressed mixed reactions regarding the cultural belief that using the left hand to give or receive items is a sign of disrespect. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, some Nigerians said that using the left handContinue Reading
Health By Folasade Akpan/Racheal Abujah The health insurance policy in Nigeria is designed to reduce out-of-pocket health expenses and promote Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The National Health Insurance Act (NHIA) of 2022, signed into law on May 19, 2021, replaced the 1999 National Health Insurance Scheme Act. Its primary aimContinue Reading
By Magdalene Ukuedojor (NAN) Nigeria has been ranked highest in the number of out-of-school children recorded in the world. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) while commemorating the International Day of Education on Jan. 24, said 10.5 million children are out of school in Nigeria, the highest rate in the world.Continue Reading
