NGO unveils EduReach App, awards scholarships to rescued students

By Justina Auta An NGO, StemChild Care Academy, has unveiled the “EduReach” online learning application and awarded two-year scholarships to rescued students kidnapped in Kebbi and Niger States, supporting their recovery and reintegration into formal education. Its Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Mamu, at a news briefing and the unveiling ofContinue Reading

Biodiversity: Conservation foundation, NPAP, FG partner to mitigate impacts of plastic pollution

By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says it will partner with the Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), Federal Government and other stakeholders to address the impacts of plastic pollution on biodiversity. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director-General NCF, said this in Abuja, at the Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue on Inclusive PlasticContinue Reading

APHPN advocates leveraging technology to enhance healthcare delivery

By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) says embracing innovation has become a necessity to address overstretched health infrastructure and transform the country’s healthcare delivery. Prof. Yetunde Kuyinu, Chairman of APHPN Lagos, said this during the association’s Biennial and Scientific Conference on Thursday. The conferenceContinue Reading

Regulate your operations to avoid sanctions – NBC tells broadcast stations

By Isaac Aregbesola The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has admonished broadcast stations in the country to regulate their operations and abide strictly by the National Broadcasting Code or risk sanctions. The Director-General of NBC, Mr Charles Ebuebu, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at a Stakeholders’ Strategic Meeting convenedContinue Reading

Guinea-Bissau ‘coup’: ECOWAS Parliament creates investigative committee for urgent action

By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has created a special closed-door committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent military coup d’etat in Guinea-Bissau, which culminated in President Omaro Embalo’s exit from office. The regional parliament took the decision during its 2025 Second Extraordinary Session, which was dedicated to deliberationsContinue Reading

New Niger Agenda: Ccommissioners designate, chairmen-elect, others on retreat

By Rita Iliya Minna, Dec. 3, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-day executive retreat for commissioners-designate, chairmen-elect, their deputies, special advisers and permanent secretaries. Bago, represented by Mr Yakubu Garba, the Deputy Governor, said the retreat was organised to align government officials with theContinue Reading