In a bid to end the persistent threat of sit-at-home orders in Imo State, the state’s police command, alongside the military, DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, Immigration, and FRSC, has ramped up security operations across the state. This joint security effort aims to eliminate any disruption to daily life caused by threats, particularly outside the state’s capital, […]
The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 fatalities from the recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, the Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, shared the update in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Benin City. He also revealed that three cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) had been […]
The Federal Government, alongside the Bayelsa State government, has joined forces with Zipline, a global leader in drone technology and logistics, to enhance the state’s medical supply chain. The partnership was announced in a statement to The PUNCH on Sunday, following the official commissioning of a cutting-edge Zipline distribution centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State’s capital. […]
Nigeria’s education sector has been in the spotlight following recent policy shifts and revelations of corruption in teacher recruitment. The federal government’s proposal to transition from the 9-3-4 system to a 12-4 model has sparked discussions about the future of education in the country. At the same time, a shocking discovery in Nasarawa State has […]
The Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for the arming of local communities to serve as the first line of defence against insurgency and security threats. Speaking at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja on Thursday, Mr. Ajayi emphasized […]
Kaduna State has become the first subnational government to adopt the Gender-Responsive Public Procurement Policy, formulated in collaboration with UN Women and other stakeholders. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa, announced that the policy was adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held at […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of the controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) import charge to allow for further consultations with the finance ministry, trade experts, and key industry stakeholders. The decision, announced in a statement by NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada on Tuesday, comes amid concerns from businesses and trade associations over the […]
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reinforced their aviation partnership with the signing of an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at enhancing air connectivity and strengthening bilateral relations. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a high-level meeting […]
The Federal Government has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, according to a memo issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. The NUC stated that the decision aims to reposition private universities to better serve the […]
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme (EU-SDGN) has launched a toolkit aimed at equipping community radio professionals with the skills needed for fair, accurate, and inclusive electoral reporting. Titled “Doing Civic and Voter Education: A Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria,” the resource is designed to enhance the capacity of […]
