By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Support in Nigeria, a coalition, has called for a strategic framework to expand its reach across the 36 states. The President of the group, Mrs Cordelia Agbo, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has “turned the corner” towards economic prosperity, assuring citizens that the worst is behind them. The president made the declaration in his national broadcast on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. “I am pleased to report thatContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is strongly committed to policy continuity and stability of governance. Akume stated this in Abuja at the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement (RHGM) on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria says the Federal Government has approved a special intervention of N4billion for the upgrade of facilities in the College of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry. Prof. Adamu Ahmed, its Vice-Chancellor, disclosed this during the induction ceremony of 81 newly qualified DoctorsContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Tuesday said Nigeria has made progress in providing safe water and sanitation, but warned that stronger commitment is needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal Six (SDG 6) by 2030. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu “Nini: A Tale of Betrayal and Triumph”, star-studded Nollywood blockbuster has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that industry stakeholders, including filmmakers, actors, cast and crew of the film, were present at the premiere on Sunday night at SilverbirdContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says about 7.8 million children in Kano State will be vaccinated against Measles Rubella during the integrated Measles–Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign scheduled for Oct. 6. Mr Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Kano, disclosed this on Monday during aContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A coalition, Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water Hygiene and Sanitation Support in Nigeria, has stressed the vital role of women in achieving sustainable development in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The President of the group, Mrs Cordelia Agbo, stated thisContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senior Pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, Alex Ogundipe, said that Nigeria has made significant progress 65 years since its independence. Ogundipe made the remarks at the Church’s 20th Harvest Thanksgiving service themed, “Double Glory”, held on Sunday. He said, inContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to see themselves as guardians of rivers, saying protecting the nation’s waterways is safeguarding public health, food security and the economy. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration ofContinue Reading
