Participants from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East attending international seminars in China have commended the country’s approach to ethnic unity, governance, and economic development, describing it as a model worth studying by developing nations. The participants spoke in separate interviews with reporters on the sidelines of training programs organized by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) under China’s Ministry of Commerce. They said China’s development experience, governance practices, and management of ethnic diversity offered valuable lessons for countries seeking sustainable growth and social stability. Mr. Kaomo Mohammed Lawan, Head of the Liaison Office in Abuja for Nigeria’s…
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The rainy season has led to increased demand for disposable rain ponchos in Lagos, as residents turn to affordable protective wear to shield themselves from frequent downpours. A survey shows that single-use ponchos, commonly sold by roadside vendors, cost between N200 and N500, making them an affordable option for many residents. In contrast, reusable raincoats sell for between N5,000 and N12,000, depending on quality, which puts them out of reach for some low-income earners. Some residents told reporters that disposable ponchos have become essential during the rainy season due to their affordability and ease of use. Mrs. Aminat Yusuf, a…
The President of UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF), Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan, has called for increased investment in education and child protection programs to help eradicate child labour. Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan made the call in an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja, to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day and the International Day Against Child Labour. He described education and child protection as vital components of national development and security. He emphasized that child labour remains a major challenge in Nigeria and other developing countries, depriving millions of children of access to education and personal growth opportunities. According to him, children involved…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has trained 160 youths from Kebbi and Zamfara states in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics to enhance their digital skills and employment prospects. Mr. Luka Dalang, Programme Coordinator of RimaFin Consulting, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Kaduna, at the conclusion of the five-day training program. Dalang explained that the participants, consisting of unemployed youths and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, were trained under NCDMB’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. He stated that 80 participants each from Kebbi and Zamfara benefited from the program. According to…
Kaduna State Government has become the first state to domesticate the National Ward Development Committee (WDC) Guideline, tailored to address the state’s unique healthcare realities. It was reported that this domestication was adopted at the end of a three-day workshop on primary healthcare delivery organized by the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (KSPHCB) in partnership with an Engender Health-led consortium. Speaking at the closing session, Dr. Joseph Wuya, a representative of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), described the initiative as innovative and groundbreaking. He praised Kaduna for leading the way in adapting the national guideline to…
The Kaduna State Executive Council (KSEC) has approved several policies and projects aimed at strengthening security, improving education and healthcare services, and accelerating infrastructure development across the state. The approvals were announced on Thursday during a post-Executive Council briefing led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki. A key decision was the approval of the Kaduna State Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Schools Policy, designed to create a safe and conducive learning environment for pupils, students, and teachers. Mukhtar Ahmed, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, stated that the policy underscores Gov. Uba Sani’s commitment to protecting children…
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has started distributing free fertilizer to 20,160 smallholder farmers across the South-West geopolitical zone under its Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). NADF Executive Secretary Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim stated on Friday that 80,640 bags of fertilizer would be distributed to beneficiaries during the 2026 wet farming season. He explained that the intervention aims to boost agricultural productivity, reduce production costs, and increase food output. According to Ibrahim, the programme is designed to support genuine farmers and strengthen national food security as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “FISP ensures fertilizer reaches…
Diabetes is increasing across Nigeria, with the South-South region, including Edo, recording one of the highest prevalence rates, a medical expert has said. The Medical Director of Owen Hospital, Dr. Nosa Ehigie, raised the alarm on Thursday in an interview with reporters. He warned that myths and delayed hospital visits were worsening health outcomes among patients. According to him, diabetes is a chronic condition caused by high blood sugar resulting from problems with insulin production or the body’s ability to use insulin effectively. He emphasized that the condition could be managed when detected early and treated appropriately, highlighting the importance…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Thursday in Kano. Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying the arrests were made during a one-day operation conducted on June 10 under the ongoing “Operation Sharar Mafaka.” Yahaya-Lawal stated that the operation was part of the Command’s sustained efforts to identify, dislodge, and dismantle notorious drug joints across the state. “Operatives raided the notorious…
The equities market reversed its winning streak on Thursday, closing the week on a negative note as investors lost N73 billion. It was reported that the market traded for four days this week following the Federal Government’s declaration of June 12 as a public holiday. The downturn was driven by sustained sell-offs in banking and insurance stocks, which heavily impacted overall market performance. Market capitalization declined by 0.05 percent, closing at N156.969 trillion, down from N157.042 trillion in the previous session. The All-Share Index also shed 133.47 points, or 0.05 percent, ending at 244,738.74 compared with 244,852.21 previously. The market’s…