CSO advocates for release of counterpart funding of N637.98m to prevent anemia in Kano
The Civil Society - Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria, CS-SUNN has advocated for the release of counterpart funding of the sum of N637.98 million by the Kano State government for the procurement of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) in order to prevent anemia in the state.
Skills gap: British Council rallies varsities’ VCs
The British Council has rallied Nigerian Universities’ Vice Chancellors and private sector operators, with a view to closing the skills gap in the nation’s industrial sector.
My new YouTube movie “Lessons” all about sex – Collette Orji
Nollywood actress, Collette Orji known by friends and fans as Coco, who relocated to the US sometime between 2015 and 2016 and has remained off the radar ever since has made a major comeback with a recently released movie on her YouTube channel titled “Lessons”.
X-shai continues to dominate Afrobeat in the Diaspora as he Bags New Awards
Ernest Abitih, popularly known as X-shai, a Ghanaian-Nigerian-American Afrobeat musician, has cemented his place in the global Afrobeat scene by winning the prestigious TM News Summit & Awards for Best New Diaspora Afrobeat Musician.
Jennifer Odii’s Golden Role Model Award and Her Continuing Legacy
In 2023, visionary entrepreneur and humanitarian, Jennifer Odii, received the prestigious Golden Role Model Award from the Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative (NYAGGI).
Wema Bank awards N145m to 7 innovators at Hackaholics 5.0
Wema Bank has successfully concluded the 5th edition of its Hackaholics initiative, culminating in seven startups receiving N145 million in prize money—nearly double the initial prize fund of N75 million.
NTDs: FG, states agree on collaboration to bridge funding gaps
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The high-level advocacy meeting between the federal government and state commissioners of health on Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, has ended in Abuja with an agreement by both sides to collaborate to bridge the funding gaps observed. The parties agreed that expeditious actions through strategic planning and increased funding were critical to […]
Nile University of Nigeria awards 100% postgraduate scholarships to top 5 graduates
… graduates over 1,800 at 12th convocation By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In recognition of academic excellence, the Nile University of Nigeria awarded 100% postgraduate scholarships to its top five best overall graduating students during its 12th convocation ceremony that held on Thursday in Abuja. Speaking during the occasion, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dilli Dogo, while […]
Apostle Helen Ukpabio initiates N200 billion lawsuit against singer Bloody Civilian
By Ayo Onikoyi Apostle Helen Ukpabio, founder of Liberty Gospel Church, has initiated a ₦200 billion lawsuit against Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, also known as Bloody Civilian, over alleged defamatory remarks on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The allegations stem from a November 24, 224 post celebrating Apostle Ukpabio’s 60th birthday, which prompted comments […]
Rising star Carlito drops debut EP “Big Engine”
Carlito, the Afrobeat sensation taking the music world by storm, has just released his highly anticipated debut EP, “Big Engine.”
Juliet Buna shines at CJID media excellence awards
Juliet Buna, Journalist and Fact checker, has won three prestigious awards,at the 2024 Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Media Excellence Awards.
