The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to increase budgetary allocation for education to facilitate the provision of free basic education for Nigerian children. This resolution came after adoption of a motion presented by Representative Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala (APC-Oyo) during Wednesday’s plenary session in Abuja. In his motion, Alao-Akala highlighted the challenges hindering the realization of the right to education, including low enrollment rates, particularly among girls, as well as inadequate infrastructure and poor quality of education in schools. He said to ensure the efficiency and productivity of children as well as security for a better future for the…
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The Vivigold Foundation for Albinism Empowerment, Education, and Healthcare, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has advocated for establishing and accessibility of specialized healthcare facilities with expertise in dermatology to address albinism-related skin conditions across the nation. CEO of the foundation, Miss Vivian Ezeonwumelu said that individuals with albinism face a heightened risk of developing skin cancer compared to the general population. Ezeonwumelu stressed the urgency of the matter by citing the alarming statistic that five members of the Anambra State Albinism Association succumbed to skin cancer within four years. She said such deaths could be avoided if albinos had access to…
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to consider annual review of national minimum wage because of inflationary trend and value of Naira.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it is working with its partners to scale up support for vulnerable children and families affected by cholera in eastern and southern Africa.
The Plateau State Government has affirmed its commitment to strengthen the capacity of its healthcare system to ensure effective service delivery to the residents of the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cletus Bako, reiterated this pledge during a visit to the Kanke and Langtang cottage hospitals, which have been upgraded to general hospitals. Bako emphasized that Governor Caleb Mutfwang is dedicated to enhancing the service delivery capabilities of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities in the state. This initiative aims to address the health needs of the populace and promote medical tourism. The state has already embarked on…
The Police Command in Rivers has dismissed one Insp. Michael Odey, accused of kidnapping and extortion of 3,000 US dollars from two persons at gunpoint in Rivers.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has sought to forge a partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment to strengthen diaspora investment and advance economic development endeavours in Nigeria. The Chairman of NIDCOM, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made the call for collaboration during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the significant presence of over 17 million Nigerians in the diaspora who harbour a strong passion for their homeland and are eager to contribute to its development through investments. Highlighting the existence of the Diaspora Investment Trust Fund, which…
The Kogi State Government has pledged to resolve issues raised by cashew farmers regarding multiple taxation in the state. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Timothy Ojomah, representing Governor Usman Ododo, assured farmers during a press conference in Lokoja. The governor dismissed claims by the Cashew Farmers and Buyers Association concerning increased produce grading costs. Ododo emphasized the new administration’s commitment to conducting business transparently and vowed to stabilize grading costs. He refuted the existence of multiple taxation in the state, cautioning foreigners against unauthorized dealings with farmers, as grading costs remain unchanged. ALSO READ: Kogi cashew: Farmers demand action…
The Jigawa Government has approved N1 billion for the provision of free healthcare services to poor and vulnerable persons in the state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a note of caution to Nigerians over impending high temperatures in the northern and southern parts of the country.