By Uche Bibilari, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that arises when both parents carry the sickle cell gene, creating a 25 per cent chance of transmitting the disease to their offspring with each pregnancy. Globally, an estimated 400,000 babies are bornContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government’s pursuit of a national carrier has been a long-standing endeavour, marked by both initial successes and subsequent setbacks. From the records, Nigeria had made not less than 11 attempts to float a national carrier, out of which only four, – Nigeria Airways, Virgin Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugurated on June 13, 2023, the 10th Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dubbed itself the “uncommon Senate”. This designation reflects an ambition to stand out in productivity and impact, with emphasis on “people-centred” legislation. In hisContinue Reading
In Nigeria, a silent struggle for survival unfolds daily for thousands living with albinism. Their unique genetic makeup, which lacks melanin (pigmentation), leaves them acutely vulnerable to the scorching sun. This vulnerability tragically results in skin cancer claiming no fewer than two lives every month, says Bisi Bamishe, National PresidentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh As President Bola Tinubu marks his second year in office, his administration has embarked on transformative reforms aimed at revitalising the Nigeria’s sports sector. Tinubu, long hailed as a master strategist in the political arena, unveiled a sporting vision that seeks to turn passion into profit andContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As Nigeria steadily advances toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, significant health sector reforms are underway, targeting a range of issues from childhood malnutrition to robust investments in Primary Health Care (PHC). Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the President Bola TinubuContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When Nigeria’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill was signed into law on May 28, 2011, it was heralded as a major victory for transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance. The Act came after more than a decade of advocacy by civilContinue Reading
By Abdullahi Mohammed Since return to democracy, Nigeria has been confronted with multi-pronged security challenges. In the North-East, the terrorist group, Boko Haram, has carried out a bloody campaign against western education. Similarly, in the North-Central, farmers-herders clashes are rampant; in the North-West, bandits are on the rampage; in theContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Carved out of Benue and Kwara States in 1991, Kogi is one of the youngest states of the federation. As the case with the creation of other states, which dates back to the pre-civil war era, the creation of Kogi was meant to accelerate the development ofContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s digital economy has recorded significant strides in improving and expanding network connectivity within two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The administration has set forth an ambitious roadmap to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide, aiming to provide internet access to underserved andContinue Reading
