Sen. Ibrahim Bomai (APC–Yobe South) has sponsored 51 indigent students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in universities across India. He announced this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the scholarship scheme in Potiskum, Yobe State. The event marked the symbolic departure of the first batch of students under the Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai Education Trust. Prof. Muhammad Lawan commended the even distribution of beneficiaries across the four local government areas of Yobe South, describing the initiative as fair, inclusive, and a reflection of Bomai’s commitment to education and youth empowerment. The Secretary of the Scholarship Committee, Ibrahim Mohammed, said the…
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The Federal Government says it is targeting a 47 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as part of its commitment to global climate goals. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, stated this at the 2025 edition of the Africa Climate Forum (ACF) held in Abuja on Tuesday. The forum, themed “Bolder, Greener, and Better Steps: Closing Transition Gaps in Africa,” brought together policymakers, diplomats, and climate experts to discuss the continent’s green transition efforts. Keyamo, represented by his Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments, Dr. Obafemi Bajomo, said the theme underscored the urgency…
No fewer than 1,500 women have benefited from the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) Project’s training on Social Analysis and Action (SAA) in Jigawa State. The Gender Technical Officer of the project in the state, Ani Akpoko, disclosed this at the graduation ceremony of the participants held in Dutse. Akpoko said the beneficiaries, who are members of the Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs), were drawn from the five CASCADE project implementation areas — Kiyawa, Jahun, Dutse, Ringim, and Kafin Hausa. She explained that the women graduated after participating in 10 SAA sessions between November 2024…
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called for greater sustainability and local ownership in Nigeria’s HIV response to consolidate progress achieved in epidemic control. Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, Dr. Patrick Dakum, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during an interview with journalists. Dakum urged people living with HIV to adhere strictly to their medications to maintain their health and prevent new infections. He noted that HIV services—including testing, treatment, laboratory diagnosis, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission—remain free across more than 380 IHVN-supported health facilities in the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Katsina, and Rivers States. According to…
Some psychologists in higher institutions have advised students to embrace self-care, prioritize rest, build healthy social ties, and seek professional help to tackle rising mental health challenges. They gave the advice on Tuesday during a Campus Mental Health Awareness Seminar held at the Caleb University Counselling and Development Clinic, in collaboration with the Department of Psychology, Lagos State. The seminar, themed “Demystifying Mental Health Issues Among University Students,” was organized in line with the 2025 World Mental Health Day observance. The event aimed to educate young people on recognizing, addressing, and managing mental health challenges common in stressful academic environments…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) chapter, has vowed to continue its two-week nationwide warning strike, insisting that the action is justified by the Federal Government’s slow response to its demands. Chairman of the UI chapter, Dr. Adefemi Afolabi, stated this while briefing journalists in Ibadan on Tuesday, noting that members of the union had fully complied with the industrial action. “We have been constantly carried along in meetings at the national level, and members have expressed frustration over the slow pace at which the government is handling the matter,” Afolabi said. According to him,…
The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has commenced the construction of a 1.72-megawatt solar power plant valued at N3 billion (about $200 million) to enhance sustainable energy and academic excellence on campus. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, disclosed this at a news conference in Lokoja ahead of the university’s 9th Convocation Ceremony. Akinwumi said the project, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank under the Energizing Education Programme, marks a significant stride towards energy independence and environmental sustainability. “This landmark project is a testament to the university’s commitment to environmental responsibility and operational self-reliance,” he stated. He…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to expanding vaccine coverage across the country to protect millions of children and women from preventable diseases. Sen. Tinubu, who is the wife of President Bola Tinubu, made the remark on Monday during the flag-off of the Measles, Rubella, and HPV Vaccine Sensitization Campaign, organized under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in Port Harcourt. Represented by the wife of the Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, the First Lady said the campaign was implemented by the RHI in collaboration with the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board,…
The Seyi Tinubu Drug Bank Initiative was on Monday inaugurated at the National Hospital, Abuja, to help reduce maternal and child mortality by providing free essential medicines to vulnerable women and children. Mr. Seyi Tinubu, represented by Mr. Ojeje Onimisi, said the initiative reflected his commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations and supporting government efforts to tackle maternal and child health challenges. “Our goal is to ensure that no woman or child dies due to lack of access to basic medicines,” Tinubu said, stressing the importance of equitable healthcare and sustainable interventions across Nigeria. The National Coordinator of…
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has congratulated Prof. Orji Uduma on his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Nwifuru’s message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, and made available to newsmen on Monday. The governor described the appointment, approved by the institution’s governing council, as a testament to Prof. Uduma’s outstanding academic pedigree and leadership qualities. “This appointment reflects your sterling leadership, immense contributions to philosophical scholarship, and commitment to national development. Over the years, you have brought honor and pride to Ebonyi and…