President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need to expand Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, describing the sector as vital for job creation, rural development and food security in the face of a growing population. According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President made…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Benin Operations Office has carried out a sensitisation campaign in Edo State to tackle the risk of tanker fire incidents. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) platform on Monday. The awareness drive brought together key stakeholders including the Ministry of Public…
President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to harness the region’s youthful population and abundant natural resources to drive economic transformation through industrialisation, education and innovation. According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga’. Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja…
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its healthcare journey, with a population exceeding 200 million and a doctor-to-patient ratio hovering around 1:5,000, the nation faces a pressing challenge: ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare. Telemedicine, the use of digital technologies to deliver remote medical consultations, monitoring, and diagnosis, offers a transformative solution. This report…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated a flood awareness campaign in Lagos State to enhance prevention and safety, following the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction by NIMET. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Thursday, the campaign began in Oke-Isagun, a flood-prone community. NEMA officials…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has directed all accredited tertiary institutions in the country to immediately verify and upload their students’ data on the newly digitised Student Loan Application System (SLAS). According to a statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Tuesday, institutions yet to join the system have been…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and several registrants involved in fingerprint irregularities during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the decision after a stakeholder meeting with the affected CBT operators and registrants on Tuesday in…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Wednesday convened a pre-closure retreat for the Africa Centres of Excellence for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project, marking a decade of achievements in advancing higher education and applied research in Nigeria and across West and Central Africa. In his address, the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu,…
In bustling markets across Nigeria, the shelves are lined with perfumes, deodorants, and body sprays, their enticing scents a staple in daily grooming routines across the country’s warm climate. Yet, beneath their alluring fragrances, a growing concern looms: harmful chemicals that may pose serious health risks, including cancer. As Nigerians increasingly rely on these products,…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has reported over $500 million in investments and a surge in CNG vehicle adoption, countering media claims of infrastructure gaps, as Nigeria’s CNG sector grows rapidly. According to a statement released by PCNGI Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi on Monday, the initiative has transformed Nigeria’s transport landscape since May…
