Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AfricAI, a Nigeria-based company with a regional remit and presence across 18 African countries, to improve foundational education in Africa through a large-scale digital learning initiative. Under the MoU, Alef Education and AfricAI will launch ‘NextGen Learning Nigeria,’ a strategic initiative designed to deliver scalable, technology-enabled education solutions that enhance student learning outcomes while aligning with Nigeria’s national education priorities. Building on its successful deployment in Morocco, this collaboration represents a major step forward in Alef Education’s mission to redefine learning outcomes across Africa through its…
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The Kano State Government has inaugurated a storm water drainage project in Ladanai Quarters, Nasarawa Local Government Area, to address persistent flooding challenges in the community. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Muhammad-Hashim, who inaugurated the project on Tuesday, in Kano, said the initiative was in line with Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf’s commitment to improving livelihoods of residents. Muhammad-Hashim said the project was executed in response to requests from the community, noting that it demonstrated the government’s inclusive approach to development. “This community has been experiencing flood-related issues, particularly during the rainy season, which affects residents socially and…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency amid the Middle East conflict. The executive order signed by Marcos said the “resulting imminent danger” would pose a threat to the country’s energy supply. A committee has also been established to monitor the orderly supply and distribution of essential goods, including fuel, food, and medicines. The committee members were urged to ensure the continuity of critical public services, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure, as stated in the executive order.
The Anambra State Government, on Tuesday, marked the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day with the inauguration of tricycles to enhance mobile tuberculosis (TB) testing across the state. Speaking at the event in Awka, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Obiageli Uchebo, said the occasion was not merely ceremonial but a call to action against the disease. Uchebo described TB as a preventable, treatable and curable disease. She said that ending the disease requires collective efforts from government, communities and stakeholders. “The theme of the 2026 commemoration, ‘Yes! We Can End TB’, underscores the need for national governments to take ownership…
The Rolan Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has provided free eye care services and distributed 500 eyeglasses to vulnerable residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the FCT. The outreach, which held on Tuesday, included free eye screening, distribution of eyeglasses and eye drops, as well as basic medical checks for beneficiaries aged 38 years and above. The intervention was carried out under the Abuja Vision Support Programme 2026 in collaboration with the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) and the National Optometry Association, FCT chapter. Mr Olorunnisola Sanni, State Coordinator of the foundation, said the initiative targeted poor and vulnerable persons at…
The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, says the state government has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel to enhance healthcare delivery. Onojaeme, who disclosed this at a news briefing in Asaba on Tuesday, said the approval by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori underscores his administration’s sustained commitment to expanding the health sector, in line with ongoing infrastructural upgrades. He explained that the recruitment became necessary due to increased demand for healthcare services following major developments in the state’s healthcare sector. He cited the upgrade of General Hospital, Warri, to a Central Hospital and the near…
Nigeria has successfully enrolled over 6.5 million pregnant women in its triple elimination programme, marking a major milestone in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis. Mr Tajudeen Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), Global Fund, disclosed this at the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting was convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Ibrahim said the achievement reflects improved data management, expanded health facility coverage, and targeted interventions across the country. He noted that Nigeria previously lagged…
Dr Bunmi Ajala, National Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, has underscored the critical role of women as co-developers and shapers of ethical, inclusive, and context-driven AI systems in Nigeria. Ajala spoke at a two-day training for women on AI on Monday in Abuja, urging women to move beyond being passive users to active contributors in the technology space. He explained that the initiative, organised to commemorate International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain,” was designed to equip women with foundational AI skills and position them for relevance in a rapidly evolving digital economy.…
The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has called for improved emergency response systems in Nigeria to enhance community health outcomes, particularly at the primary healthcare level. Dr Ebere Anyachukwu, Health Adviser at the FCDO, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), convened by the Federal Ministry of Health. Anyachukwu said that while progress has been recorded in expanding access to healthcare services, delays in emergency response, especially ambulance services, continue to undermine patient outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities. He stressed the need…
The Plateau Ministry of Water Resources and Energy on Tuesday highlighted key achievements in the water sector and reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion at the 2026 World Water Day celebration. Plateau Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, Mr Bashir Datti, described this year’s theme, “Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” as apt. Datti said the theme underscores the critical link between water access, management, and inclusive participation, particularly for women and girls. The commissioner, represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Lohnan Gambo, noted that the state government has made significant progress in improving access to safe…