SCI supports 1,052 out-of-school children in Adamawa

By Talatu Maiwada Save the Children International (SCI) has launched the distribution of learning materials to 1,052 vulnerable out-of-school children in nine communities in Yola-South Local Government Area of Adamawa. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, SCI Education Officer, Maryam Neol, said the intervention was implemented under the Education CannotContinue Reading

Nigerian ambassador-designate urges ECOWAS leaders to adopt direct election for ECOWAS MPs

By Mark Longyen Sen. Ita Enang, a Nigerian ambassador-designate and former Akwa-Ibom North-East Senator, has solicited the election of ECOWAS parliament members directly from their countries as opposed to the current “part-time” arrangement. The former Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, made this known atContinue Reading

Don urges renewed focus on family medicine, primary care

By Blessing Ajah The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Prof. Musa Dankyau, has called for a renewed approach to strengthen Family Medicine and Primary Care in Nigeria. Dankyau said during the university’s 11th Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday in Karu that the foundation of effective healthcare depended on revitalising family medicineContinue Reading

ELRA, AMSL partner to boost transparency, investor confidence in maritime sector 

The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and Admiralty Maritime Services Ltd. (AMSL) have signed a partnership to strengthen asset registration and enhance compliance in the maritime sector. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by ELRA’s Head of Media and Corporate Communication, Adebola Sunday. Sunday quotedContinue Reading

Experts support “Just Transition” energy plan to benefit communities, vulnerable populations

By Abigael Joshua Experts in the environment and energy sector gathered in Abuja to advance a “Just Transition” energy plan that will benefit communities, industries and vulnerable populations in the country. NAN reports that the initiative focuses on inclusive growth, ensuring that the transition to low-carbon energy (targeting net-zero byContinue Reading

Tinubu accepts Egbetokun’s exit, names Tunji Disu acting I-G

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Tunji Disu as Acting IGP with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. The president received Egbetokun’sContinue Reading