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‎By Jumoke Olaitan ‎Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Michael Freeman, announced the funding in Abuja at the closing ceremony and innovation showcase ofContinue Reading

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By Aderogba George The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja Chapter, has called for improved healthcare funding, better welfare packages and increased investment to strengthen healthcare delivery. The call was made on Wednesday at the association’s 11th Annual General Meeting and Scientific ConferenceContinue Reading

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Mercy Sawok Stakeholders have called for increased investment in early childhood development and stronger media engagement to improve outcomes for children affected by conflict, displacement and humanitarian crises across Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of a report by the Moving Minds Alliance (MMA).Continue Reading

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By Folasade Akpan Rotary International District 9127 has pledged to strategically leverage the Rotary Foundation to implement sustainable, measurable and high-impact humanitarian projects across its coverage areas, focusing on health, education and community development. The new District Governor, Mr Sikiru Owonikoko, made the commitment during a handover ceremony on WednesdayContinue Reading

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By Folasade Akpan Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), supporting the skills-based approach while raising concerns about implementation, funding, infrastructure and sustainability nationwide. Respondents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday saidContinue Reading

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SILENT INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLUTION IN SOUTH-EAST HIGHLIGHTING TINUBU’S INCREASED FUNDING TO SUBNATIONALS By Musa Ahmed Ubandoma By all indications, a quiet but profound infrastructure revolution is unfolding across Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone, driven by unprecedented federal interventions, increased funding to subnational governments, and strategic investments under the administration of President BolaContinue Reading

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By Emmanuel Oloniruha The United Nations (UN) has advised Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation to address economic and development challenges amid a sharp decline in funding from international development partners. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, gave the advice on Thursday inContinue Reading

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By Mercy Sawok The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged state governments to strengthen child protection systems through increased funding, improved coordination and deployment of qualified social workers to safeguard vulnerable children nationwide. Mona Aika, Officer-in-Charge, Child Protection, UNICEF Nigeria, made the call in Abuja at the National PolicyContinue Reading

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By Mercy Sawok/Justina Auta Medical experts and the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation have called for increased government funding and expanded health insurance coverage to improve access to treatment and care for children battling cancer in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call during an outreach programme organised for children receiving cancerContinue Reading