By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Stakeholders have called for sustained investment in teacher training and accessible learning resources to improve Mathematics education for learners with visual impairment across the country. The is contained in a statement issued by the Executive Director of the Resource Centre for the Blind (RCB), Mrs Temitayo Ayinla,Continue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru On a busy afternoon in Abuja, conversations about hypertension moved beyond statistics and policy discussions. They became deeply personal stories of fear, survival and determination as patients shared experiences that revealed Nigeria’s growing non-communicable disease crisis. The gathering, organised by the Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL),Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Folasade Akinmusire, an author, says company secretaries have transitioned from administrative support roles to strategic advisers, playing a critical role in strengthening board effectiveness, governance, risk management and long-term organisational sustainability. She made the submission at the launch of her book, The Evolving Role of theContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, is seeking partnership with the Edo Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the College of Nursing Sciences, UBTH, to strengthen community mental health nursing and improve care. The proposal was discussed on Friday during a courtesy visit by senior lecturersContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The People, Planet and Peace Foundation (PPPF) has called for greater commitment to environmental sustainability to promote healthier communities and secure a healthier future. Mr Olatunji Francisco, Lead, Climate Beyond Border Caravan (CBBC) in Africa, made the call on Sunday during the team’s visit toContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed gratitude to God and security agencies for the safe rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. In a statement signed on Sunday by itsContinue Reading
Nigeria’s healthcare sector received a major boost on Friday as Dangote Cement Plc inaugurated a multimillion Naira hospital in Obajana, Kogi. The ceremony also featured the conferment of traditional chieftaincy titles on Mr Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, and Azad Nawabuddin, Plant Director ofContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd deal to transport gas to Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd (ASCL) for 20 years marks a major step towards reviving the plant. The group said this in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, MrContinue Reading
By Moromoke Akanji The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Osun Chapter, has expressed concern over the adverse effects of environmental risks on the well-being of Nigerians. The institution raised the concern at its 4th “Engr. Timothy Abiona Annual Distinguished Lecture” held on Saturday in Osogbo. Continue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta Nigeria’s textile production has increased by more than 45 per cent, reducing dependence on imported clothing and creating fresh opportunities for manufacturers across the country. Experts told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday the growth reflected increased local investment, stronger patronage of Nigerian productsContinue Reading
