Borno state governor Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N1.3billion as scholarship for 997 nursing and midwifery students from the state. Zulum stated this on Wednesday while inaugurating the scholarship programme at the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri. He said that out of the 1,080 nominations, 40 from each of the 27 local government areas of the state, 997 qualified to benefit from the scholarship. He also announced that the 997 beneficiaries of the scholarship would receive automatic employment after graduation. The governor said that the support is to encourage the students to complete their studies to bridge…
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The Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) worldwide has urged the Federal Government to disregard a call for revocation of pipeline protection contracts awarded to private firms.
The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of 29 suspected Yoruba Nation agitators for invading the premises of the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan on Saturday.
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, says there is a need to safeguard the environment for sustainable development and environmental integrity.
A Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Hakeem Olaosebikan, has appealed to federal and state governments to assist in improving access to quality healthcare for lupus patients.
Kaduna State Primary Health Development Agency, (KPHDA) says there is no pending cases of Lassa fever in the state. Director of public health, Ibrahim Hamza-Ikara, said on Wednesday in Kaduna, that the state has not recorded any Lassa fever cases for the past few weeks. He added that all suspected cases have been discharged from the hospitals. “We have not recorded any Lassa fever cases for the past few weeks and all the remaining eight patients have been discharged. ALSO READ: Capacity training will reduce migration of health workers- NPHCDA He said the state would continue its sensitization programme on…
In a decisive move aimed at propelling Nigeria’s economy to record advancements, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the National Single Window initiative will accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth. “National Single Window is a game-changer that will revolutionize the way trade is conducted in the country,” said President Tinubu during the launch event at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. However, this initiative signifies a pivotal step in the President’s unwavering commitment to shattering longstanding developmental barriers and fostering the progress, prosperity, and well-being of all Nigerians. “By simplifying government trade compliance through a digital platform, Nigeria will unlock the doors…
The Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (LUTH), Prof. Vincent Osunkalu says donated blood cannot be given for free due to the cost involved.
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, granted bail in the sum of N10 million to Nigerian businessman, Pascal Okechukwu a.k.a Cubana Chief Priest charged with alleged Naira Abuse.
A Kano State High Court has restrained the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, from parading himself as a member of the party.