By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) says the Model Smart School in Karshi, Abuja, is using technology-driven teaching to improve learning outcomes. The acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, stated this when she paid a familiarisation visit to the schoolContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Dr Ebere Okereke, an Independent Global Health Expert, has urged African Governments to treat health spending as a strategic economic investment rather than a social cost or burden. Okereke, also an Associate Fellow of Chatham House, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that governmentsContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nasarawa State University, Keffi and Prince Interior Vocational Institute have taken a significant step toward strengthening entrepreneurship and practical skills development among its students aimed at training professional furniture artisans. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The FCT chapter of African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday suspended the chairman and two other executive members from Wuse Ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) over alleged spearheading the controversial suspension of Sen. Ireti Kingibe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that KingibeContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Mr Eze Chukwu, the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on Gov. Alex Otti of Abia to return to APGA. Chukwu, who made the call in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described APGA as Otti’s “true politicalContinue Reading
Cecilia Thousands of residents from the five local government areas of northern Cross River living in Abuja on Monday held a solidarity rally in support of Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Gov. Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rally, held at Millennium Park, drewContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says proceeds from the current gains in the oil sector, could serve as a local funding source for investments in gas infrastructure across the country. Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, National President, PETROAN, in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam A renowned economist, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu, says Nigeria could have recorded a major economic windfall from the current surge in global crude oil prices if the country’s crude oil production was operating at full capacity. Ekechukwu, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Bristol Investment Limited, saidContinue Reading
Windfall An Energy Expert, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry has urged the Federal Government to invest any windfall from rising crude oil prices into the refineries and strategic sectors of the economy to ensure long-term national benefits. Gillis-Harry, who is also the National President, Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru Reflecting on the life-changing night in August 2024, Babangida Ibrahim recalls that the sudden seizure brought more confusion than pain, instantly shattering what had been a peaceful evening. Ibrahim had gone to bed healthy and unaware that his brain was about to signal a serious neurological emergencyContinue Reading
