USAID/Nigeria mission director, Melissa Jones, announced that over 180 million Nigerians are now protected from malaria due to the procurement and distribution of 90 million insecticide-treated bed nets. Jones made this revelation during the 2024 World Malaria Day press briefing in Abuja, with the theme: ‘Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World’….
The Coordinating Minister of health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, emphasised the significance of hypertension as a public health issue during a meeting with the Nigerian Hypertension Society in Abuja. Pate highlighted the need for increased awareness and prevention efforts, stating, “Hypertension is preventable and treatable; and we urge Nigerians to imbibe preventative measures…
Fides Et Ratio Academy has proposed a shift in Nigeria’s education system towards prioritising skills development over mere certificates. Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, (CEO), Paul Chukwuma emphasised the need for a change, stating, “The educational system we were introduced to is deficient in the key essential elements that every human being should…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme, aimed at broadening access to consumer credit for working Nigerians. The scheme, spearheaded by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), seeks to enhance the quality of life for citizens by facilitating responsible access to goods and services through consumer…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal, Dauda Biu, has proposed imposing jail terms on drivers responsible for road accidents. Biu made this suggestion in Abuja on Wednesday in response to a recent avoidable crashes in Oyo, Kano, and Kaduna. He emphasised the need for stringent penalties, including jail terms without the option of fines,…
The World Bank has joined forces with the Nasarawa State government to address the increasing cases of gender-based violence(GBV) and other issues affecting the girl child in the state. Speaking at a one-day sensitization workshop for stakeholders on the dangers of gender-based violence (GBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM), Esther Yonah, the Gender Pillar Head…
The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has voiced its support for the proposed 18 years minimum entry age for admission into universities. During the monitoring of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in Abuja on Tuesday, Sen. Ganduse Mohammed, the committee’s chairman, expressed his backing for the policy. He emphasised the need for…
Kano State has been ranked as the worst-governed and least-performing state in the country since the new administration took over in May 2023, according to the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CEDEHUR). The Center made the claim on Tuesday in Abuja while unveiling its quarterly report on governance across the 18 states with new…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once more made a significant move by cutting down the prices of diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre, respectively. This latest reduction follows the celebrated previous price cut to N1,000 only a fortnight ago. The adjustment to N940 primarily applies to clients purchasing five million litres and…
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has indicated that the federal government is considering a review of the age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions in the country. Speaking after monitoring the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja, on Monday, Prof. Mamman expressed concern about the age of some candidates applying for the…
