UNFPA, Sokoto government unveil guidelines for enhanced family planning access

By Muhammad Nasir In a significant step toward advancing family planning initiatives, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Sokoto State Government jointly unveiled the National Guidelines for State-Funded Procurement of Family Planning (FP) Commodities on Thursday. Leading the unveiling was the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Gobir, who underscoredContinue Reading

Gates Foundation tasks FG on investment in digital infrastructure

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for more investment in digital infrastructure by the Federal Government. Mr Rodger Voorhies, the President, Global Growth and Opportunity, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation stated this his presentation at a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in Abuja. “NigeriaContinue Reading

Organised Labour suspends strike

By Joan Nwagwu The organised Labour says it has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14. Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary, confirmed the suspension to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Ugboaja said the decision to suspend the action was reached at an emergency virtual joint National ExecutiveContinue Reading

National Commission unveils Blueprint for local technical Institutes

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has revealed its strategic initiative to construct local technical institutes throughout the nation. The primary objective is to empower the youth with essential skills crucial for the advancement of the country. During the commission’s inaugural news conference on repositioning seniorContinue Reading

Germany pledges 20m euros for transboundary water projects in Niger Basin

By Tosin Kolade The German Government has pledged 20 million euros for the management of transboundary water resources and adaptation to climate change in the Niger Basin member countries for 2024. The nine Niger Basin Authority (NBA) countries are: Niger, Benin, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Cameroon, Cote D’ivoire, Burkina Faso andContinue Reading