Experts have called for a unified action to secure scaled-up climate finance for Africa.
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Allawa, in the pre-colonial era, was a small settlement established by the Kaduna Gbagyi people, who migrated from the Kaduna River valley. By the 18th century, the town had become a major center for trade and commerce, attracting merchants from neighboring regions. By Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu In the 19th century, Allawa played a key role during the Fulani Jihad, led by Usman dan Fodio, which sought to spread Islam in the region. Historical records indicate that in 1913, the British colonial administration established a district office in Allawa, making it an administrative center. Between the 1950s and 1960s, the…
Over 65% of physiotherapists in Nigeria leave the country after completing their professional training, primarily due to poor welfare and working conditions.
The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has raised concerns over the scarcity of haematologists in most Nigerian hospitals, attributing the shortage to a lack of appeal in the discipline as currently presented by existing professionals.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged poor feeding of inmates at Afokang custodial centre, Calabar.
The Enugu State Government says it has approved the construction of a 250-bed ultramodern quaternary health facility to be known as the Enugu International Hospital.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is experiencing financial strain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply.
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advocated exclusive breastfeeding for newborns to increase health status and lower the risk of ovarian cancers for mothers.
As the university system continues to deteriorate, ASUU, the nation’s conscience, the primary stakeholders’ union is struggling to reverse the trend that has led to persistent industrial action in the last decade. The union has consistently pushed for implementing the United Nations Fund of Population Activities (UNFPA), which specifies a 15% to 20% annual education budget for underdeveloped countries like Nigeria. However, the national budgetary spending on education has remained below 10%. It is imperative that the nation wakes up and addresses the issues raised by ASUU for a promising, glorious future.
The $20-billion Dangote refinery investment with a 650,000 barrel capacity per day will undoubtedly boost Nigeria’s foreign exchange. Equally, the project is expected to reduce the pressure on foreign exchange drastically if sales of crude oil to Dangote are dominated by local currency. By Yunus Yusuf Industry observers are of the notion that the project will meet 100 per cent of Nigeria’s demand for refined petroleum products with a surplus for export. In addition, the refinery will also create employment, boost fuel supply across Africa, and generate foreign exchange earnings for Nigeria through the export of 40 per cent of…