By Jumoke Olaitan Stakeholders in the education sector have commended the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for convening the board’s first national stakeholder engagement on underage students admitted into universities. The engagement was organised by the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) on behalf of theContinue Reading
By Reporters Project Pink Blue (PPB), a leading cancer care non-governmental organisation, held a specialised training for oncology nurses to broaden their knowledge on breast cancer care and management. The training in Abuja also focused on improving early detection and prevention of breast cancer. It was organised in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The All-Rights Foundation Africa has urged political parties and stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation of Persons With Disabilities in the 2027 elections by supporting them as candidates rather than merely voters. Founder of TAF Africa, Jake Epelle, made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the inaugurationContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged professional bodies in the country to desist from criticising government actions and channel their energy to reforms. Wike gave the advice when the Body of Benchers, led by its Chairman, Albert Akpomudje, visited him atContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government on Tuesday commissd the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) training facility in Abeokuta, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Samaila Nasiru, Director, Human Resource Management of the Federal Ministry of Power, said the facility plans toContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) 2024-2026 on human rights. The appeal came during a state consultative meeting held on Monday in LokojaContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation on Tuesday donated solar electricity systems and furniture to Itedo Primary School in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, to improve the learning environment for pupils. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the donation is part of activities marking theContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The hazardous world of artisanal mining has claimed the lives of numerous young people, leaving countless families in Plateau devastated. Many people are still mourning the breadwinners and children trapped and killed in collapsed, unregulated mining pits. In Plateau mining communities, itContinue Reading
The Nigerian Advocates for Peace and Stability, says misinformation is undermining ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, particularly in the wake of recent security incidents in Yobe and Niger.Continue Reading
Driven by its commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) is partnering with the Niger State Government to fast-track industrialisation, unlock investment opportunities, and create sustainable wealth in the State. A statement from the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said currently the company was partneringContinue Reading
