Any sincere government who wishes to be pragmatic and realistic can easily measure its performance from how it has been able to directly or indirectly bring progress and prosperity to its people. If President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were to do an analysis of his last 100 days in office vis a vis the impact on…
[ad_1] NLC protest[Credit:Businessday NG] The Kano head of civil service, Usman Muhammad, has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress to relax areas of essential services during its two-day warning strike. This is contained in a statement by its spokeswoman, Bintu Yakasai, on Tuesday. Mr Muhammad made the call at a meeting with the leadership of…
[ad_1] On August 24, 2023, the 15th BRICS Summit was successfully concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, adopting the Johannesburg II Declaration. Sixty-seven (67) leaders from Africa and the Global South countries were invited. The Historical Expansion From January 1, 2024, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will become full members…
[ad_1] By LUKE ANAMI The European Union says it doesn’t want to be just a natural resource harvester in Africa, choosing, instead, to promise new assistance to help the continent transit to greener energy. On the second day of the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, the European Union said it was backing the continent with…
[ad_1] Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa’s carbon sequestration capacity must be accounted for in its overall gross domestic product (GDP). Carbon sequestration is the capturing and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) in plants, soils, geologic formations, and the ocean. Speaking on Tuesday at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi,…
Gom Mirian The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mammam, has inaugurated an eight-man committee which has the mandate to improve the quality of education in the country, as well as make it more accessible to all. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister stressed that providing quality and accessible education to…
[ad_1] President Bola Tinubu has appointed mandate secretaries for the federal capital territory administration (FCTA). In a statement, Anthony Ogunleye, director of press, said Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, conveyed the decision of the president on Tuesday. “Those appointed are Mr Bitrus Garki, Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, Mr Lawan Geidam, Secretary, Agriculture and…
[ad_1] The Earth is getting hotter and extreme weather events are becoming more common. (Envato Elements) Hot, dirty air, floods and having to suddenly change the way in which you grow your crops are bad for your health — and over the next few years, all of these climate change-related effects will get worse. Climate…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has called for the development of effective strategies to promote the retention of skilled health professionals through improved working conditions, professional development opportunities, and recognition of their contributions. He also reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to advance healthcare…
[ad_1] By DAN OGETTA By HELLEN SHIKANDA African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed to providing $25 million towards climate financing, the firm’s President Akinwumi Adesina said. Speaking during the second day of the Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi, he called for the change of global financial architecture to prioritise the needs for Africa, while…
