The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in expanding access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene services across the country. Utsev gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja when he received the new UNICEF Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the ministry. Commending UNICEF’s long-standing support, the minister said the collaboration aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and would remain a priority, especially in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The University of Maiduguri has announced the promotion of Dr. Halima Idrisa Gambo to the rank of Professor of Veterinary Pathology, making her the first woman in Nigeria to attain the position. Her promotion was approved by the institution’s Governing Council, marking a major milestone in the history of veterinary education in the country. Professor Gambo began her academic career in 2004 as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Maiduguri. Over the past 20 years, she has built a career in teaching, research, mentorship, and community service. She also holds several leadership positions, including National Vice President of the…
The atmosphere at the symbolic Central Bank Café in KudiMarket once again reflected the weight of Nigeria’s monetary policy decisions, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened to deliberate on the nation’s economic direction. At the heart of discussions was the challenge of inflation management. Headline inflation, described as noisy and disruptive, continues to dominate the economic landscape, while core inflation provided a quieter but more telling signal of underlying trends. In response, the Policy Rate was carefully adjusted to calm uncertainties and maintain stability, supported by instruments such as the Cash Reserve Ratio, Open Market Operations, and Liquidity Management.…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for selecting Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu, as the Executive Director representing Niger State on the Board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago described the appointment as a “welcome development,” commending Prof. Nuhu’s multi-disciplinary scholarship and extensive leadership experience. The governor highlighted that Prof. Nuhu is the first Professor of Estate Management and Valuation from Northern Nigeria, and has held several leadership positions at various universities. He also recalled Prof. Nuhu’s dedicated public service, having…
Africa is at a critical point in the climate crisis. The State of Africa’s Environment 2025: Africa and Climate Change report, set for launch in Addis Ababa, highlights the continent’s mounting risks—and opportunities—in the face of global warming. The report, produced by India’s Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in collaboration with Down To Earth magazine, the Alliance for Science-Ethiopia, and the Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA) in Kenya, will bring together journalists and climate communicators from across Africa to unpack the findings and discuss how best to tell Africa’s climate story. Here are the five biggest…
The 2025 Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago shows New Delhi consistently leads the world in lost life expectancy due to air pollution, with residents losing an average of 8.2 years if current pollution levels persist—down from nearly 10 years in 2018. India has made strides in tackling air pollution—establishing the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in 2019, launching the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), deploying the GRAP emergency response, expanding real-time monitoring infrastructure, and leapfrogging to BS6 fuel standards—but progress remains uneven. In 2023, Delhi’s average fine-particulate (PM₂.₅)…
Switzerland has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s quest for a Category ‘C’ seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026/2027 biennium. Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Felix Egloff, delivered the letter of support to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. “This is a big boost for our campaign,” Oyetola said, hailing the endorsement as proof of Nigeria’s growing influence in the global maritime sector. “With our vast resources and commitment to international standards, Nigeria deserves its place at the IMO table.” The minister highlighted Nigeria’s 200…
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal gold mining site in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, gave the directive following reports of unlawful mining activities in the area. He tasked the Mining Marshals to seal off the site to prevent environmental and public health risks. The move comes after an earlier operation on August 16, 2025, in which the marshals recovered and sealed a similar site around the District 2 Extension layout in Gwagwalada. Sixteen suspects arrested in connection with that incident are set…
Nigeria and Brazil have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the health sector through a proposed five-year joint action plan. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, who was part of the delegation, said the renewed engagement reflects a strong commitment to South-South cooperation for mutual benefit. The plan is aimed at implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in July between Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and that of Brazil. The proposal was made during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, which his host, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, described as…
The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦3.08 billion for the renovation of nine general hospitals across the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Wurno, said the projects cover General Hospitals in Silame (₦308.7m), Wamakko (₦292.9m), Kware (₦350.4m), Goronyo (₦331.2m), Binji (₦297.6m), Gada (₦313.4m), Wurno and Illela (₦590.2m), noting that the upgrades are part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery. The approvals were part of the resolutions of the State Executive Council at its 9th regular meeting presided over by Governor Ahmad Aliyu. Also approved were ₦2.4 billion for the continuation of the Tesha–Illela–More road project and ₦394.7 million for…