Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria to focus more on education and the welfare of teachers as part of efforts to fight poverty, inequality, and unemployment. Obi made this call while showing support for the “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025”, where more than 60,000 teachers gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The event has been described as the largest gathering of teachers in the world. He stressed that Nigeria must restore dignity to the teaching profession if the country wants to unlock the full potential of its young people. “Teachers are the real nation-builders.…
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Health workers from the South East recently gathered in Awka, Anambra State, for a three-day training on how to use ultra-portable x-ray machines to diagnose tuberculosis (TB). The device, known as FDR Xair, was developed by Fujifilm Corporation. It is designed for use in places where hospital access is difficult, such as remote communities, patients’ homes, disaster areas, or locations without steady electricity. The machine was introduced in Nigeria because of the country’s high TB burden. Reports show that Nigeria ranks first in Africa and sixth in the world, accounting for about 4.6% of global TB cases. Tragically, an estimated…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved more than N2.5 billion for the Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD), in Katsina State. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Umar Adam-Katsayal, confirmed this during an interview with journalists on Saturday in Daura. He explained that N1.3 billion of the 2025 intervention fund will go into new buildings and programme upgrades. Another N240 million has been set aside for training and developing academic staff. According to him, N150 million will be used for ICT development, N185 million for the library, and N170 million for staff to attend local and international conferences.…
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Uche Nnaji, has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC) to reposition Nigeria’s energy sector. This was announced in Abuja on Saturday through a statement by Dr. Robert Ngwu, the Minister’s Senior Special Adviser. The minister tasked the committee with leading Nigeria’s transition to a cleaner, more inclusive, and sustainable energy future. The inauguration marked the beginning of the full implementation of the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP). Nnaji said the committee must deliver real benefits to households, industries, and communities across the country. He explained that the National Energy…
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Farmer-led Irrigation Development (MSD-FLID) to boost food security and improve livelihoods in Nigeria. The platform was introduced in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Bank of Agriculture, and other partners. Its main goal is to improve coordination and speed up the expansion of farmer-led irrigation systems across the country. According to IWMI, the platform will bring together different stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, set priorities, attract investments, and promote innovative solutions such as solar-powered irrigation. Dr.…
The Federal Government has launched the National Livestock Master Plan (N-LMP) to solve challenges in the livestock sector and attract investments from government, development partners, and the private sector. The plan was developed by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. On Thursday in Abuja, Dr. Sanusi Abubakar, the National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, presented the plan to the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha. Maiha described the plan as a strategic roadmap to transform the livestock sector, which contributes about…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said they have started looking into the explosion that happened at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna on Saturday. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, expressed sympathy to the families and friends of those who died. He also wished a quick recovery for the people who got hurt in the explosion. The DHQ told the public not to worry because the situation is under control and there is no reason to be afraid. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, said that the nearby community has been told that…
The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, working with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has inaugurated the National Energy Masterplan Implementation Committee (NEMIC) to drive energy efficiency in the country. The Director-General of ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, said the National Energy Masterplan is a comprehensive guide designed to ensure Nigeria’s energy security. He explained that the masterplan would also expand access to reliable electricity, promote renewable energy, and help reduce the nation’s carbon footprint in line with global climate goals. Delivering his keynote address, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Mr.Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s…
The South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) has raised alarm that ignoring climate change is worsening flooding, food shortages, and hunger in Nigeria. The warning came from SSDO’s Head of Programs, Udochukwu Enwerem, during the Youth Climate Justice March in Enugu. The event was held as part of the 2025 Global Week for Action on Climate Justice. Enwerem said years of failing to give attention to climate issues have made communities more exposed to disasters. He pointed to erosion, irregular rainfall, rising food prices, and the scarcity of common staples like garri as signs of the crisis. “Communities are already…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) to stay committed to producing well-trained professionals for the maritime industry. Oyetola gave the advice during the academy’s third-quarter citizens’ and stakeholders’ engagement held in Oron, Akwa Ibom. He was represented at the event by Mr. Joshua Ayebameru, Deputy Director of Research, Planning and Statistics. The minister commended the academy for its role in training skilled personnel over the years, describing it as a key institution in the maritime sector. He said the academy’s programmes and commitment to excellence have continued to…