Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given a N200 million support package for autism advocacy and caregiver development. The governor announced a donation of N100 million to the Kanyeyachukwu Foundation and another N100 million to autism-focused organisations under the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA). Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday at an event held to mark the World Autism Awareness Day at the Lagos House, Marina. The event was also used to celebrate a teenage autism advocate and world record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who arrived Lagos after a long-distance cycling advocacy journey that began in Enugu on…
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The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has revealed the cause of system malfunctions and delayed logins experienced by candidates who took the mock examination on March 28, 2026, at designated computer-based test (CBT) centres across the country. The optional exercise was aimed at testing JAMB’s systems and helping candidates get familiar with the exam format. However, following the exercise, many candidates and guardians took to social media to express frustration over the test, as they reported technical issues at different centres. Complaints ranged from system malfunctions and delayed logins to incomplete questions and abrupt shutdowns during the exam.Some candidates…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock test, allowing candidates to assess their performance ahead of the main exam. In a statement issued on Monday, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, said candidates who took part in the mock exercise can now check their results through the SMS method provided by the board.How To Check Result SMS To check your result, send “MOCKRESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration. Candidates are advised that this service attracts a charge.
The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 130 pharmaceutical premises in Nasarawa State due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements, signaling intensified efforts to safeguard public health and ensure safe drug distribution nationwide. Dr Suleiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement at PCN, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday in Karu Local Government Area, stating the action followed a recent surveillance and enforcement exercise across the state. The enforcement aligns with PCN’s mandate to implement the National Drugs Distribution Guidelines (NDDG), which ensure medicines pass through authorised channels while maintaining storage conditions that preserve drug quality, potency, and therapeutic efficacy.…
The completion of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) capital requirement exercise has heightened expectations for the banking sector, with experts projecting a shift in focus toward lending expansion and customer-centric reforms. The CBN on Wednesday confirmed that 33 banks met the revised minimum capital requirements under its recently concluded recapitalisation programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system. The apex bank disclosed that a total of N4.65 trillion was raised over the 24-month exercise, with capital adequacy ratios across the sector now above Basel benchmarks, reinforcing banks’ capacity to support economic growth and absorb…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State chapter, says it will adopt the Federal Government-approved ‘MoorBeta’ breed only if it proves to have higher productivity and longevity. The Lagos State Chairman of PAN, Mojeed Iyiola, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Lagos. It was reported that the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development recently approved a new indigenous meat-type chicken breed, MoorBeta, for commercialization in Nigeria to strengthen poultry production and enhance food security. MoorBeta was formally approved for release and registration on March 26 by the National Crop Varieties and Livestock Breeds Registration and Release…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched the National Community Food Bank (NCFB) Programme. The programme is a nationwide initiative aimed at improving access to nutritious food for Nigeria’s most vulnerable households. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of NPHCDA, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration of the programme’s Trust Fund, which brought together business leaders, government officials, and stakeholders across sectors. Aina said the initiative would reach families with children under six years of age, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women at risk of malnutrition. “The programme will be implemented across all 774…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has raised alarm over the high rate of child malnutrition in Nigeria, revealing that one in three children under five is stunted. AbdulRazaq, who also chairs the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank and Nutrition Programme, aimed at tackling food insecurity among vulnerable populations. He described child malnutrition as a major public health and development concern, warning that prolonged undernutrition could undermine human capital development and slow Nigeria’s long-term economic growth. “Nigeria continues to carry one of the highest burdens of child malnutrition…
A researcher, Ibitomi Olusegun, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bridge Nigeria’s digital divide by enabling inclusive access for millions facing literacy and language barriers. He made this known in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Thursday. Olusegun said AI-powered voice interfaces and local language models could simplify digital interactions for non-literate users in rural communities. He explained that speech-to-text and text-to-speech technologies allow users to access services in their native languages, thereby reducing dependence on formal education or English proficiency. According to him, AI chatbots configured in indigenous languages can support farmers, traders, and artisans with real-time information on…
A Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Joy Alejo, says autism is not a curse but a neurodevelopmental condition that is manageable with the right support. Alejo, of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, made this known in an interview with reporters in Ibadan to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Thursday. World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2. The 2026 theme is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.” The consultant paediatric neurologist emphasized that autism is not a curse but a condition requiring medical attention and support, noting that no two children with autism present in the…