EU-supported health programme reaches 35,796 people
…as Kwara boosts health funding By Joseph Erunke The European Union has welcomed progress in strengthening health systems in Kwara State, where EU-supported interventions have reached 35,796 people, generated 12,264 referrals and helped about 10,000 people access healthcare services free of charge. The results were presented during a review of the EU-SARAH partnership in Kwara, […]
Kogi begins disbursement of n646.8m bursary to 20,347 students
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has commenced the disbursement of N646.8 million in bursary allowances to 20,347 verified students of tertiary institutions across Nigeria under the second season of its student support programme. The flag-off ceremony, tagged “Gov. Ododo Students Support Season 2,” was held at the Banquet Hall of the Government […]
Navy, MARCON move to strengthen maritime security reporting
By Efe Onodjae The Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, has called for a stronger partnership with the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria, MARCON, to promote responsible reporting and strengthen maritime security in Nigeria. Mustapha made the call on Thursday, when he received the executive members of MARCON, led […]
Dafinone demands justice over Adeda’s death, urges calm, consoles family
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has expressed shock over the death of Mr. Ekuevugbe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, demanding accountability over the circumstances surrounding the incident while urging concerned Deltans to exercise restraint. Dafinone, in a press release, described the circumstances […]
NPBA advocates Stronger Institutional Partnerships, Agric Innovations at FCT Conference
Plant breeders and other experts in agriculture have called for stronger collaboration, investment in biotechnology innovations and improved crop varieties to achieve food security in Nigeria. This and other discussions geared towards reforming the nation’s Agric sector topped the agenda at the 4th International Conference of the Nigerian Plant Breeders’ Association (NPBA) held from Sept. […]
Orangun seeks inclusive education, proper assessment of children with special needs
By Adeola Badru The Orangun of Oke-Ila in Osun State, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has called for a fundamental shift in the way children with special educational needs are assessed and supported, saying Nigeria risks denying talented children the opportunity to realise their full potential when their individual abilities are not properly understood. Oba Abolarin, who […]
