UNICEF, EU, ILO partner Abia on social protection policy implementation
. Begin expansion of 1.5m vulnerable residents on social register By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Abia State in strengthening social protection systems aimed at reducing poverty and improving the welfare […]
API builds journalists’ capacity to promote social cohesion
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS a lot of challenges plague Nigerians, a nonprofit organisation, Africa Polling Institute, API, has embarked on building the capacity of journalists on promoting social cohesion as a panacea to the issues contending with the well-being of the nation. Speaking on the sidelines of the ‘Capacity Building Workshop on Equipping […]
TETFund boss, Echono flays ‘dangerous’ Vice-Chancellor appointment culture
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund ,TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, on Thursday expressed strong dissatisfaction over political interference in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria’s public universities, declaring that the growing influence of politics, nepotism and corruption in leadership selection is undermining academic excellence, institutional stability and good […]
138 Ethical Health Financing institutions emerge across five northern states
…Lafiya Programme unveils toolkit for nationwide adoption, stakeholders hail community-led model …say it’s game changer for health insurance, infrastructure, care for vulnerable Nigerians By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A groundbreaking community-driven healthcare financing initiative has transformed access to healthcare across five northern states, mobilising local resources to support health insurance coverage, facility upgrades and healthcare services […]
Five exam prep mistakes Nigerian students make every term
.How to avoid them By Adesina Wahab As third-term exams draw closer, students across Nigeria are entering a familiar season: borrowed notes, emergency reading plans, class group chats suddenly becoming active, and promises to “start serious revision tomorrow.” While every student wants good results, success during exam season often comes down to habits rather than […]
Tang’s Scrabble masterclass lifts Nigerians in Bangkok
Nigerian Scrabble administrator and Vice President of the Lekki Scrabble Club, Charles Uzamere, has lauded renowned tournament organiser, Michael Tang, for redefining global Scrabble competition following Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 2026 Causeway Scrabble Challenge in Bangkok, Thailand. Uzamere’s commendation came as Nigerian players emerged as standout performers at the prestigious international tournament, with Hakeem […]
