By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, flooding remains the most prevalent natural disaster, particularly affecting vulnerable communities residing along riverbanks and floodplains. The ramifications of floods extend beyond loss of lives and property, encompassing disruptions to agriculture, industrial productivity, infrastructure, and overall socio-economic stability, health andContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The United States government has lauded Nigeria’s monetary policies, being conducive for businesses to thrive, as well as strengthening and positioning the nation’s economy for overall growth. U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, State Department, Joy Basu, made this known at a digital news conferenceContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Obstetric fistula, a global affliction disproportionately affecting women in low-resource countries, continues to devastate lives. According to experts, obstetric fistula, is an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. Primarily striking young, impoverished women lacking adequateContinue Reading
By Sani Idris The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that he was working toward having more retired armed forces officers in governance. Musa said this while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Kaduna after the Pulling Out Dinner organised by the Infantry Corps in honourContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has assured that the Schemes of Service of Polytechnics in Nigeria would be released soon. Yemi-Esan stated this in Abuja on Thursday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education,Continue Reading
By Yahaya Isah The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment toward fortifying the nation’s correctional centres against any external attack. The minister, who made this known during an inspection tour of Kuje Correctional Centre on Thursday in Abuja, stated that it was the resolve ofContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have pledged to improve bilateral relations, particularly in agriculture, trade and economic opportunities. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between a delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by its Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Abdulrahman Alfadley,Continue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Prof. Akeem Lasisi, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun, said the institution admitted more female students for 2023/2024 academic session due to its passion for girl-child education. Lasisi, said this during the second matriculation and investiture ceremony of the university’s pioneer Chancellor, Alhaji Ibrahim Al-AminContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan will arrive Nigeria on Friday for a 3-day private visit on the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. The Director of Sports and Chairman, Organising Committee of the visit, AVM Abidemi Marquis, madeContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Self Help Africa, an Irish charity organisation, has unveiled its five million pounds Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Systems for Health Programme to enhance access to inclusive, reliable, and climate-resilient water and sanitation services in two states. The states are Cross River and Kano. Dr Joy Aderele,Continue Reading
