By Justina Auta The Federal Government has called for sustained support for health sector reforms as Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect) announced it identified more than 60,000 zero-dose children in Kano State, thereby boosting immunisation efforts. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during TAConnect’s fifth anniversary celebration, themed, “StrengtheningContinue Reading
By Rotimi Ijikanmi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s electricity sector represented one of the country’s greatest paradoxes. Despite vast gas reserves and enormous generation potential, millions of households and businesses grappled with inadequate supply, estimated billing, mounting sector debts and chronic underinvestment. Today, however, emerging indicators suggestContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) says its reform in teacher training is designed to produce digitally competent, highly skilled and globally competitive educators. Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr Angela Ajala, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, while reeling out her achievements after 100Continue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says Federal Government should focus on reforming the petroleum industry to fast track the nation’s economic growth. The National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, Mr Chinedu Ukadike, .made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a major reform of global governance structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to reflect contemporary world realities and maintain global peace. Jonathan, who is the Chairman ISCP-Africa, made the call while speaking virtually at the InternationalContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Stakeholders have expressed support for the tax reform introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s tax reform programme. The President of the Ife Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (IFECCIMA), Mr Samuel Olawole, said theContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has showcased Nigeria’s ongoing education sector reforms at the Education World Forum in London, United Kingdom, highlighting progress made under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The minister spoke on Monday during a special roundtable attended by education ministers andContinue 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 Folasade Akpan Advocates have urged the Federal Government to enforce uniform paid parental leave policy to boost productivity, family welfare and child development nationwide across public and private sectors. They made the call on Monday in Abuja while unveiling the “Best Start Campaign” at the Ministry of Labour andContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi Education stakeholders have unveiled a nationwide movement to mobilise 200,000 teachers to drive reforms aimed at restoring the dignity, quality and attractiveness of the teaching profession. The initiative was unveiled at the “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2026” on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
