By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has called on government to take practical steps to restructure the education system to meet with current global demands. The non-governmental organisation, propelled by the desire to have a more transparent and accountable government, said such restructuring will enable studentsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government, in Abuja, validated the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP), describing it as a framework to drive inclusive growth, job creation and national competitiveness. Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, said at the event that the policy marked a new covenant to repositionContinue Reading
Youths By Grace Alegba Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Ibrahim, have joined calls for early integration of young adults into the nation’s political space to shape governance. Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Funmilola Gboteku MTN Nigeria on Wednesday advocated for regional integration in telecommunications to help lower data and roaming charges, making cross-border communication seamless and more affordable. Mr Ayham Moussa, Chief Operating Officer, MTN Nigeria, made this call in Lagos at the Gulf Information TechnologyContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Gates Foundation has urged Nigerian leaders to accelerate action on gender equality goals by moving from policy launches to real delivery for women and girls. The foundation emphasises that Nigeria’s development success hinges on translating policies into tangible actions thatContinue Reading
Meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected calls for a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at a negotiating venue abroad. If Zelensky wants to meet with him but at the same time demands that he travel somewhere for the meeting, then that is asking too much, Putin saidContinue Reading
Ebola By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that the outbreak is concentrated in the Bulape and Mweka health zones in KasaiContinue Reading
Chinese celebrated the 80th anniversary of the World War II Victory. The picturesque event was captured in various locations in Beijing. Edited by Ismail AbdulazizContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) emphasises that prioritising citizens’ health and creating a supportive environment for private health professionals are crucial steps toward building a resilient economy. This assertion was made by Dr Jonathan Esegine, Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive schools’ needs assessment to generate reliable data guiding reforms, resource allocation, and improved basic education across public schools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the official launchContinue Reading
