WHO Warns Funding Gaps Threaten Africa’s Polio Eradication Drive
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that funding shortages and gaps in vaccination coverage could reverse progress towards eradicating polio…
Healthcare in Nigeria: When Poverty Limits Access to Treatment
LAGOS, Nigeria – Esther watched her mother’s health deteriorate over weeks as her family struggled to raise ₦5 million for a medical procedure, sold…
Abiodun Plans Bulk Food Scheme, More Buses to Cut Living Costs
OGUN, Nigeria – Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to introduce a bulk food purchasing scheme and expand the state’s mass transit…
UNILORIN Credits Research Investment for Ranking Rise
ILORIN, Nigeria – The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has attributed its improved position in international university rankings to increased investment in research, academic excellence…
FG Integrates Digital Skills Into Nigeria’s Education System
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is integrating digital technology into Nigeria’s education system from the primary school level as part of efforts to…
Nearly 250,000 Nigerians Enrolled in Federal TVET Programme
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly 250,000 Nigerians are receiving vocational training at more than 1,200 accredited centres under the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education…
Breast Cancer Study Finds 21.9% of Patients Under 40
ABUJA, Nigeria – A study across five sub-Saharan African countries has found that 21.9 per cent of breast cancer patients were younger than 40,…
JAMB Warns Universities Against Issuing Admission Letters
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned universities and other tertiary institutions against issuing admission letters directly to candidates,…
Baze VC to Chair Lokoja University’s Olu Obafemi Colloquium
ABUJA, Nigeria – Baze University Vice-Chancellor Professor Abiodun Adeniyi will chair the fourth annual Olu Obafemi colloquium at the Federal University Lokoja in Kogi…
Tinubu Scraps Recruitment Waiver Rule for Federal Universities
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has exempted federal universities from obtaining recruitment waivers from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service…