The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has announced its plan to commence an indefinite strike on Thursday April 4. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Okonu Abdullahi, and made available to Africa Health Report on Tuesday, the union expressed frustration over what it claimed as unresolved issues between…
At least two people were killed in a fresh communal crisis which broke out at North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benúe State. Many houses were burnt and residents sustained injuries when fight broke out between Tiv and Jukun natives on Sunday and continued on Monday. Commander of a local vigilante known as…
Following the last meet with the Federal Government and Cement manufacturers in February, It was agreed that a 50kg bag of cement will be sold at N7000 and N8000, The National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria (NABMON) has urged Federal to lower import duties on cement productions materials and invite more global investors so…
Water scarcity has become a pressing issue in Zaria, Kaduna State, leading to hardships for its residents. The water scarcity situation extends across various areas in Zaria, impacting communities like Kwarbai, Kaura, Bakin Kasuwa, Kusfa, Anguwar Karfe, Tudun Wada, Jushi, Tudun Jukun, and parts of Sabon Gari. Residents told our correspondent that many taps have…
Recently, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State abolished the pension benefits of former governors in the state, having signed into law a bill to that effect. This decision has sent rippling reactions through Nigeria’s political landscape. While some applaud it, others say it is a witch-hunt. For instance, former President Olusegun Obasanjo was remarkably the…
Global awareness about Autism is being intensified as experts, stakeholders and leaders come together every April 2nd, to observe World Autism Day. They met to further draw attention to the challenges faced by individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and gave hope for individuals facing challenges. This day serves as a reminder to increase…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has changed the price of gas to power from $2.18MMBTU to $2.42MMBTU. Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Authority’s Chief Executive, made the disclosure in a document titled: “Announcement of the Year 2024 Domestic Based Price (DBR) and Applicable Wholesale of Natural Gas for Strategic Sectors.”
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has commenced the process of developing a “smart” curriculum for Bilingual Education in Nigeria. In a statement in Abuja on Monday, Head, Public Relations and Protocol, UBEC, Mr. David Apeh, disclosed that the Commission recently held a workshop for curriculum adaptation for the Bilingual…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. A press statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, said the president’s trip is at the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. President Tinubu, who…
The Executive Secretary of Ebony State Health Insurance Agency, Chief Divine Okemfuna Igwe has confirmed the enrollment of four thousand pregnant women in Ebony State. This was announced during a press conference in Ochiudo Centenary City, Abakalika, Ebony State. According to Igwe the enrollment is the directives of the state Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru and…
