By Stephen Adeleye Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has passionately urged Nigerian youths to seize the opportunity presented by the recently introduced Students Loan Scheme by President Bola Tinubu. Bello made this call at the official opening and matriculation of the first batch of students at Kogi State University (KSU),Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Dr Felix Nnamani, the Commissioner for Water Resources in Enugu, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing 50 million litres of potable water to the residents. Nnamani gave this assurance when he received the team from the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergency Working GroupContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama The Director-General, Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), Dr Ibrahim Kabir, has urged the public toilets owners to adhere to the approved user-friendly toilets design or face sanctions. Kabir gave the advice while interacting with newsmen on Tuesday in Bauchi. He explained that the government and stakeholders hadContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Women and hairstylists voiced their distress over the surging prices of hair extensions, a pivotal aspect of women’s fashion. During separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, they shared insights into the challenges posed by the continuous escalation in prices since 2023. HairContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal A consortium of stakeholders, comprising medical professionals, patients advocacy groups, and non-profit organisations, has passionately appealed to influential philanthropists and the government to prioritise neurological healthcare in Nigeria. During a press conference on Monday in Abuja, stakeholders addressed the critical state of Neurological Emergencies and Healthcare, specificallyContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Mr Ibiyemi Olu-Daniels, an official of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has called for the establishment of state-owned water treatment plants to enhance emergency preparedness and response. Olu-Daniels made this call on Tuesday at the Training Workshop to Support States’ Water Sanitation and HygieneContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Mr Tagbo Agbazue, a seasoned expert in public finance management and development, has called for comprehensive reforms to strategically position Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the government for enhanced service delivery. Agbazue’s call for reform comes in the wake of the alleged misappropriation of N585 millionContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has approved the commercial release and open cultivation of a new maize variety, Tela Maize. The maize was developed by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research, IAR, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria that resists fall armyworm, stem borers and tolerate moderate drought. This decisionContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal In a significant development for the GAVI Vaccine Alliance, Sania Nishtar, a Pakistani senator and seasoned Global Health advocate, has been unveiled as the new executive director, succeeding Prof. Mohammad Pate. The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja through an official statement by GAVI. Pate, whoContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the heart of Ogun, communities like Lisa, Latoro, Mayungbo, Ijagun, Gbadamo, Ewu Ode, and Ewu Oloja in Sagamu Local Government Area face a daily struggle for potable water. Women in Latoro carry empty jerry cans and buckets to distant wells; whileContinue Reading
