Otamere Gladness

Otamere Gladness, a Political Science graduate, is interning with Africa Health Report (AHR) as a multimedia journalist. With experience in photography and digital content creation, she produces compelling visual narratives that shed light on both the challenges and resilience within health systems and underserved communities across Africa. X (Twitter): @glad_nex

Nigeria Scraps HND–BSc Gap, Polytechnics Gain Degree Powers Education Minister Tunji Alausa during ASUU agreement signing

Education Minister Tunji Alausa during ASUU agreement signing

Nigeria Scraps HND–BSc Gap, Polytechnics Gain Degree Powers

Otamere Gladness January 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria abolishes the long-standing divide between Higher National Diploma (HND) holders and university degree...

Jigawa Begins Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

Jigawa Begins Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

Otamere Gladness January 28, 2026

JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State commences medical screening for intending pilgrims as preparations intensify for the 2026...

Adamawa to Recruit 5,000 Teachers to Boost Education Sector Adamawa Governor Fintiri announcing closure of private health colleges.

Adamawa Governor Fintiri announcing closure of private health colleges.

Adamawa to Recruit 5,000 Teachers to Boost Education Sector

Otamere Gladness January 26, 2026

ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government announces plans to recruit an additional 5,000 teachers as part...

Kaduna Begins Nigeria’s Largest Inter-State Bus Terminal Project Governor Uba Sani at the groundbreaking of Kaduna’s inter-state bus terminal

Governor Uba Sani at the groundbreaking of Kaduna’s inter-state bus terminal

Kaduna Begins Nigeria’s Largest Inter-State Bus Terminal Project

Otamere Gladness January 25, 2026

KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State launches construction of what Governor Uba Sani describes as Nigeria’s largest inter-state...

Ending a Silent Scourge: Inside the Global Race to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, yet it kills thousands annually in Africa. An in-depth analysis on global progress, Nigeria’s burden, and the path to elimination.

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, yet it kills thousands annually in Africa. An in-depth analysis on global progress, Nigeria’s burden, and the path to elimination.

Ending a Silent Scourge: Inside the Global Race to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Otamere Gladness January 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Cervical cancer should no longer exist as a death sentence. The science to prevent...

NELFUND Releases ₦1.33bn Student Loans to UNILAG Undergraduates NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

NELFUND Releases ₦1.33bn Student Loans to UNILAG Undergraduates

Otamere Gladness January 23, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) disburses more than ₦1.33 billion to the University...

NCCE Begins Major Review of Teacher Education Curriculum Nationwide

NCCE Begins Major Review of Teacher Education Curriculum Nationwide

Otamere Gladness January 22, 2026

AKWANGA, Nigeria – The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has launched a comprehensive review of...

Polytechnic Union Rejects Service Scheme, Warns of Career Injustice

Polytechnic Union Rejects Service Scheme, Warns of Career Injustice

Otamere Gladness January 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) rejects a revised scheme of service...

NPHCDA Urges Parents to Report Vaccine Reactions to Protect Children Child receiving routine immunisation at a Nigerian health centre

Child receiving routine immunisation at a Nigerian health centre

NPHCDA Urges Parents to Report Vaccine Reactions to Protect Children

Otamere Gladness January 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is urging parents and caregivers to...

Nigeria’s Education Paradox: Rising Budgets, Insecurity and a Generation at Risk Nigerian pupils in a classroom amid education funding and security challenges in 2025

Nigerian pupils in a classroom amid education funding and security challenges in 2025

Nigeria’s Education Paradox: Rising Budgets, Insecurity and a Generation at Risk

Otamere Gladness January 17, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria entered 2025 promising a reset for its struggling education sector. Instead, the year...