Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday, attended the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting and All Fellows Congress (ASCAF2025) of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria held at the Conference Centre in Kasarawa, Sokoto. The high-profile medical gathering brought together professionals from across the country, with the Sultan’s presence underscoring the importance of advancing medical education and research in Nigeria. Declaring the event open, the Governor of Sokoto State, represented by his Deputy, Idris Muhammad Gobir, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and supporting medical research initiatives. Also in attendance was the President of the National Postgraduate Medical…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Ethiopia has the largest cattle population in Africa, with approximately 70.3 million heads of cattle, according to World Bank data. This makes it the leading country on the continent in terms of cattle numbers. Tanzania ranks second with around 38 million cattle, as reported by Statista. Other African countries with significant cattle populations include Chad, Sudan, and Kenya. Ethiopia’s extensive livestock sector also includes 95.4 million sheep and goats and 8.1 million camels, contributing substantially to the nation’s economy. Livestock accounts for about 19% of Ethiopia’s GDP and up to 45% of its agricultural GDP, underscoring its importance in both…
Nigeria’s banking sector saw a remarkable surge in capital importation during the first quarter of 2025, drawing in a total of $5.64 billion. This figure reflects a 67.12% increase compared to the $3.38 billion recorded in the same period in 2024, signaling growing investor confidence in the country’s financial ecosystem. The banking sector alone accounted for $3.13 billion, or 55.44% of the total foreign capital inflows into Nigeria. At the forefront of this inflow was Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, which attracted $2.10 billion, followed by Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc with $1.40 billion and Citibank Nigeria Limited pulling in $1.05…
The Federal Government has approved a grant of ₦4.249 billion to fund 158 research projects across Nigerian universities and institutions under the 2024 cycle of the TETFund National Research Fund (NRF). The fund, administered by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), is aimed at advancing innovation, science, technology, and scholarship across critical sectors. A total of 6,944 research proposals were received, out of which only 158 were approved for funding. Breakdown by thematic areas: Science, Engineering, Technology & Innovation (SETI): ₦2.35 billion Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS): ₦1.03 billion Cross-Cutting Research: ₦870.7 million Top benefiting institutions: Federal University of Technology,…
Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved a grand ceremony to honour 17 year old Nafisa Abdullah and 15 year old Rukayya Muhammad Fema for emerging world best in English language skills and overall debate competitions respectively at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom. Nafisa and Rukayya, both from Yobe state, are students of the Nigerian Tulip International College, who reprepresented Nigeria at the World competition to beat other 20,000 participants from 69 countries. Nafisa and Rukayya both beneficiaries of the Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s scholarship programme covering full tuition for 890 students at the Nigeria…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has described a recent media report targeting the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, as “baseless and malicious,” urging the public to disregard it entirely. The report in question, allegedly sponsored by a little-known group under the name Education Rights Activists Coalition (ERAC), accused the UBEC chief of administrative misconduct and disregard for the rule of law. However, the minister, in a personally signed statement, dismissed the claims as a deliberate smear campaign by unnamed individuals seeking to derail ongoing reforms in the education sector. “It is…
Suleja, Niger State – August 5, 2025 – At least 22 people have died and 20 others sustained injuries in a devastating lorry crash that occurred in the early hours of Monday along the Suleja–Lapai highway in Niger State. The accident happened at about 3:40 a.m. when a heavily loaded lorry transporting passengers and goods from Kano to Lagos lost control and veered off the road. The vehicle, carrying 42 male passengers in addition to cargo, crashed with such force that it was left mangled, with bodies strewn across the roadside, according to eyewitness accounts. Confirming the incident, the Niger…
Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a determined student from Yobe State, Nigeria, has made history by emerging as the world’s best in English language skills at the prestigious 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held recently in London, United Kingdom. Representing Nigeria through Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe, Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including many from native English-speaking nations. This remarkable feat highlights not only her exceptional talent but also the strength of Nigeria’s educational system. The TeenEagle competition is known for its rigorous evaluation of various aspects of English proficiency, including vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and oral…
Amid swirling rumours about his resignation, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed his leadership role on the global stage by delivering a powerful keynote at the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition. Addressing the event virtually, Ojulari urged African nations to take ownership of their energy transition by leveraging indigenous resources, fostering regional collaboration, and embracing innovative technologies. The conference was themed: “Building a Sustainable Energy Future: Leveraging Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Policy.” “Africa’s energy future is not pre-determined,” Ojulari declared. “It will be shaped by…
Chinese internet giant Baidu has announced plans to roll out its autonomous robotaxis on the rideshare platform Lyft in Germany and the United Kingdom by 2026, pending regulatory approval. The move marks a significant step in Baidu’s global expansion in the self-driving car market, according to a joint statement released by both companies on Monday. This European initiative follows a similar deal Baidu reached last month with Uber to deploy robotaxis across Asia and the Middle East, signalling the company’s ambition to lead the global autonomous driving sector. Baidu’s fleet of driverless vehicles, branded under Apollo Go, is expected to…