No fewer than 12,101 female students in public secondary schools across Gombe State are set to benefit from a N750 million scholarship scheme. The programme, which covers all 11 local government areas of the state, is part of the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. Governor Inuwa Yahaya disclosed this in Gombe on Friday during the official launch of the disbursement of Girls’ Scholarships and School Improvement Grants under the AGILE Project. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Manassah Jatau, the governor described the initiative as a direct outcome of his administration’s strong commitment to education…
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Participants at a mental health summit organized by Vanguard Media Ltd. have recommended new strategies for promoting mental health and preventing suicide in Nigeria. The summit, held on Friday in Lagos, had the theme: “Taming the Rising Tide of Suicide in Nigeria” and the sub-theme: “Substance and Silence: Unmasking the Dual Crisis of Addiction and Suicide.” Speaking at the event, the Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, lamented that thousands of Nigerians continue to die by suicide, with an estimated 16,000 deaths recorded annually. Ekpenyong, who was the special guest of honor, described the figure as “a…
In every village across Kebbi State, children run barefoot across dusty fields, chasing makeshift footballs wrapped in nylon. Others gather by the riverbanks to wrestle, paddle canoes, or imitate their sporting heroes with nothing but hope and imagination. These young people are more than just players in casual games—they are the future of Kebbi, waiting for someone to believe in them, to give structure to their passion, and to turn talent into opportunity. That is why Kebbi State needs a bold step forward: the Kebbi State Sports Summit 2025. A Dream Bigger Than Sports Sports are more than entertainment. For…
Tunani Initiative, is a start-up of thinking young people seeking solutions to Nigeria’s numerous challenges. To celebrate the 2025 World Literacy Day last month, they organised an event to seek solutions to Nigeria’s shame of having the highest percentage of out of school children in the world. It was a good idea because I believe that the greatest challenge facing Nigeria today is that of rebuilding a high-quality educational system that could encourage the development of knowledge, skills, civic education and critical thinking for our young ones who are living in a society tearing at the seams. Quality education could be…
The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) has appealed to the Federal Government and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration to urgently address insecurity affecting farmers across the country. The group said such intervention would guarantee safe access to farmlands and production zones, thereby boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods. The call was made during the presentation of SWOFON’s “Charter of Demand of Smallholder Women Farmers in the FCT” at a State-Level Interactive Forum and World Food Day commemoration organized by ActionAid in collaboration with SWOFON in Abuja. Mrs. Comfort Sunday, FCT Coordinator of SWOFON, said enhanced security for…
Food experts on Thursday called for multi-sectoral collaboration to strengthen Nigeria’s food system and ensure food safety as a safeguard against preventable diseases. The experts spoke at a webinar organized by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Lagos State Chapter, to commemorate the 2025 World Food Day (WFD). World Food Day is observed every October 16 as a global effort to promote solidarity in the fight against poverty, malnutrition, and hunger. This year’s theme was “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.” Prof. Oluwatosin Adu, a Nutritional Biochemist at Lagos State University (LASU), emphasized the importance of…
The State Organizing Secretary of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Rivers chapter, Mrs. Chua Abbey, has called on the Federal Government to collaborate with local farmers in the state to enhance food sufficiency. Abbey made the appeal in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Port Harcourt. She attributed the persistent food shortage in the state to poor road infrastructure, herdsmen invasion, and lack of government incentives. She urged the government to tackle these challenges to boost agricultural productivity. According to her, most farm settlements across the state lack access roads, making it difficult for farmers to transport…
Codefest Africa has announced that it has attempted a Guinness World Record (GWR) for hosting the longest and largest virtual hackathon in West Africa. The Founder of Codefest Africa, Mr. Moss Uromtah, disclosed this in an interview reporters on Thursday. He said the attempt, which featured over 100 developers and 20 industry mentors, had placed Nigeria on the global technology map. Codefest Africa, a digital innovation ecosystem, focuses on developing Africa’s tech talent through training, hackathons, and bootcamps. According to Uromtah, the seven-day online event, tagged “Codefest Live Hackathon 2025,” was more than just a competition — it was a…
The Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Mr. Lanre Sanusi, says the ongoing rehabilitation of 23 Road in FESTAC Town, Lagos, will be completed within four weeks. Sanusi gave the assurance during the groundbreaking ceremony for the road project on Thursday in Lagos. He described the road as vital to commercial activities in the area, adding that its completion would ease movement and boost economic activities. “This road is very important; it’s a major commercial route, and most of the transport vehicles pass through this access,” he said. The chairman explained that the project was a continuation of works…
An agricultural expert, Prof. Tunji Iyiola-Tunji, has called for the full implementation of government policies and programmes aimed at achieving food security across Nigeria. Iyiola-Tunji, a professor of agriculture and development consultant at the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, made the call in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Lagos. He spoke in commemoration of the 2025 World Food Day (WFD), marked annually on October 16, with the theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” The day serves as a global platform to highlight collective efforts and progress in…