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 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 […]
In a move to improve healthcare services in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has installed solar power systems at two primary healthcare centers in its host communities. The beneficiaries, the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local […]
Parents have been called upon to ensure equal opportunities for male and female children to foster a more productive society. Speaking at a gender justice and inclusiveness dialogue in Ilorin West, Kwara State, Ambassador Bashirah Abdulganiyu, Team Lead of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), condemned outdated practices favoring male children. Ambassador Abdulganiyu stressed […]
Polaris Bank, in partnership with key stakeholders, has reinforced its dedication to addressing Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis. Since 2020, the Bank’s intervention programs have provided education opportunities to over 16,000 students, ensuring they have the resources to learn, thrive, and build better futures. With a focus on empowering the girl child, the initiative also adopts […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the Sub-Saharan Africa Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+) project, a $365 million initiative aimed at promoting gender equality, healthcare, and economic empowerment in West Africa. The project, unveiled on Monday in Abuja, targets five countries: Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, Senegal, and Togo. […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerian youth to harness available entrepreneurial and digital opportunities to drive national transformation. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Port Harcourt, Shettima emphasized the government’s commitment to youth empowerment through targeted initiatives. Represented by Hauwa Liman, Technical Advisor on Women […]
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultura Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, has emphasized the need for increased skills training in the agri-tech sector to enhance agriculture and create job opportunities for Nigerian youth. Speaking at the Nigerian Youth Development stakeholders’ roundtable organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja, Ibrahim highlighted the […]
The Lagos State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children’s rights from the impacts of climate change. This pledge was made during the 2024 World Children’s Day celebration held in Lagos on Tuesday. Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, emphasized the significance of […]
The National Council for Child Rights Advocate of Nigeria (NCCRAN) has urged all levels of government to establish specialized courts to handle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases and promote amicable resolutions within families. Speaking during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday in Kano, NCCRAN State Coordinator Hajia Aisha Kabuga highlighted the challenges of addressing GBV cases through […]
