Dr Muazu Omeiza, Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Ododo for fulfilling his pledge of cash rewards to outstanding health officers. Omeiza gave the commendation on Wednesday in Lokoja during the presentation of cheques at the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Awards, organized to recognize high-performing local government health authorities and personnel. It was reported that cheques were presented to seven Local Government Health Authorities, seven Officers-in-Charge, and one Health Management Information System officer, who received N250,000 each. Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area emerged overall best, receiving N5 million, while Mopamuro, Ogori-Magongo,…
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The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Mr Abubakar Suleiman, on Wednesday introduced a bill to curb unsafe childbirth practices and unregulated blood transfusions in the state. The bill, which scaled second reading during plenary in Bauchi, received unanimous support from lawmakers, signalling strong legislative backing for measures aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes statewide. Suleiman, representing Ningi Constituency, said the proposed legislation targets rising maternal and perinatal deaths linked to unsafe delivery practices, especially those occurring outside recognized healthcare facilities without skilled medical supervision. Leading the debate, he cited findings from the Maternal and Perinatal…
Moniepoint Inc. on Thursday commenced the second cohort of its DreamDevs bootcamp, targeting 20 engineering graduates for industry-ready roles. During the launch in Lagos, the Chief Technology Officer of Moniepoint, Mr Felix Ike, said the initiative is designed to position African tech talent for global competitiveness. Ike said the programme will not only equip participants with relevant technical skills but also create pathways to full-time employment for outstanding performers. According to him, DreamDevs focuses on developing engineers with strong problem-solving abilities capable of contributing to large-scale systems. He said the programme builds on the success of its first cohort and…
The Head of Office/Representative of UNESCO Office Abuja, Dr Jean-Paul Abiaga, has emphasised the need for stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector to prioritise skills development among youths to help tackle unemployment gaps in the agricultural sector. Abiaga, represented by Dr Ifeanyi Ajaegbo, National Programme Officer on Culture, UNESCO, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, at the Labour Market Workshop focused on skills gap analysis in the Agro-Processing Sector under the BEAR III project in Nigeria. According to him, the BEAR III project is implemented by UNESCO with the generous support of the Government of the Republic of Korea. Abiaga said,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise nationwide. According to the commission’s week 13 update released on Wednesday in Abuja, a total of 3,441,121 registrations have been completed as of April 3, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins. INEC disclosed that 2,068,384 citizens completed their registration online, while 1,372,737 others registered physically at designated centres across the country. State-by-state data showed that Jigawa recorded the highest number of registrants with 201,047, representing 5.84 per cent of the total. Lagos followed with 181,095, while…
North Korea on Thursday said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces aimed at rival South Korea. The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea’s military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from an eastern coastal area in its second round of launches in two days. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the tests lasted three days, starting Monday, and also included demonstrations of anti-aircraft weapons, purported electromagnetic weapons systems, and carbon-fiber bombs.…
The Webbify Nigeria, an Enterprise Web Project, has launched free digital solutions for Nigeria Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to accelerate digital transformation and expand business opportunities in the country. The project was launched at a seminar entitled “Webbify Nigeria – Enterprise Web Project for MSMEs”, held on Wednesday in Kaduna. Ashenews reports that the sensitisation programme was attended by youth groups, NGOs, cooperative societies, MSMEs, and representatives of ethnic and religious associations with vested interest in digital empowerment. Speaking, the project’s National Coordinator, Mr Sani Isah, highlighted the urgent need for Nigerian businesses to build strong online presence…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has confirmed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, despite growing concerns about potential volatility in the downstream petroleum market. A source from the company disclosed that the refinery’s pricing structure remains intact, with the gantry price at N1,200 per litre and the coastal price at N1,153 per litre. The decision reflects the refinery’s ongoing focus on ensuring a steady supply of refined petroleum products across Nigeria and the wider African market. According to a source at the refinery who spoke to the press, the company is maintaining the current price, saying…
The World Bank has said Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are beginning to yield measurable results, with improved macroeconomic stability, steady growth, and easing inflation recorded over the past year. However, the institution warned that the gains remain fragile and could be undermined by rising global energy prices, inflationary pressures, and structural weaknesses in the economy. According to the bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update released on Tuesday, Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product grew by 4.0 per cent in 2025, following a 4.1 per cent expansion recorded in 2024. The report attributed the growth largely to the services sector, which it said…
The eldest son of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Abdulaziz Ganduje has resigned his membership from APC and officially picked his ADC membership card at his Ganduje ward in Dawakin Tofa LGA of Kano State. He visited Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso the ADC leader today for full integration into the party. Abdulaziz has contested the 2023 House of Representatives election in Dawakin-Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado constituency but lost to Tijjani Jobe of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Until his plan to jump ship was concretized, Abdulaziz was in charge to receive defectors from other parties into the APC. His decampment into ADC has…