Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has advocated a shift to a vocational-based education curriculum in the nation’s school system. Nwifuru made the call on Wednesday in Abakaliki, while launching the distribution of teaching and learning materials for schools under the state’s Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB). He said that he views basic education system differently and would make a significant change, if given the opportunity of heading its boards. “I will re-write the curriculum to centre on vocational education, which would focus on skill enhancement for new educational innovations. “Most of our graduates are not employable because they read courses…
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The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative, a national programme to prepare female students for global digital excellence and leadership. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday at Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja. It is a hackathon-driven, mentorship-based scheme to identify, train, mentor and showcase female tech talents across Nigerian campuses. NIWIIT President, Dr Oluwakemi Ayodele, said the programme would help bridge the gender gap in the technology ecosystem. She said it would promote inclusion, professional development and technological advancement for women and girls in information technology. According to her, the initiative will run…
Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has introduced cash rewards for outstanding schools in its flagship youth athletics competition, MTN Champs, as it returns to Calabar for the second time. MTN Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye Emeka, disclosed this on Wednesday in Calabar during a press conference to herald the MTN Champs Season Four. Onyinye said Calabar’s rich sporting culture made it a natural host city for the championship, while noting that over 22,000 young athletes from more than 1,300 schools had participated in the past three seasons. According to her, 30 Most Valuable Players are currently enrolled in the MTN Champs Academy,…
The Enugu State Government, has charged healthcare workers and the general public on ensuring prevention of any case of Lassa Fever within the state. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, issued the advisory in Enugu while briefing journalists on the State of Lassa Fever Prevention Preparedness in Enugu State. Ugwu said that Benue, a neighboring state had reported 250 suspected cases, 45 confirmed cases and 10 deaths among healthcare workers recently. He also said that recent situation report showed more than six confirmed cases were recorded in Ebonyi, another neighbouring state. According to him, no confirmed case of Lassa…
The Lagos State Government has opened online registration for the 2026 Screening Test into Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools with boarding facilities for the 2026/2027 academic session. This is according to a statement by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, signed by Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board. The registration exercise, coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board, commenced on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will close on Friday, May 15, 2026. According to the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Eligible candidates are Primary Six pupils from both…
In agriculture, leadership is no longer defined only by hectares planted or tonnes harvested. It is increasingly measured by the ability to adapt, innovate and build resilient food systems in the face of climate volatility, market pressure and technological change. This is the context in which Corteva Agriscience’s SoilSistas initiative has evolved from a training programme into a long term, leadership pipeline for women in agriculture. The SoilSistas were established to address a persistent gap in the agricultural value chain where rural and emerging women farmers had practical experience but limited access to structured agronomic knowledge financial management skills and…
Agritec Africa 2026 is a major international agriculture exhibition and conference focused on showcasing the latest technologies, innovations, and solutions for the agricultural sector in Africa. Organised by Radeecal Communications, the event creates a meeting point for industry leaders, farmers, investors and policymakers from across the continent and beyond. It offers a practical space to exchange ideas, discover emerging trends and build meaningful business relationships that support the growth of African agriculture. The 12th Agritec Africa 2026 edition will take place from 17 to 19 June 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The exhibition is…
The Anambra State House of Assembly has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Commissioner for Health to establish an independent monitoring unit within the Ministry of Health. The resolution of the 8th Assembly called for closer monitoring of health personnel in public facilities to curb alleged medical negligence blamed for avoidable deaths. Motion targets negligence and delayed care The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Mr Chidiebere Ibemeka, representing Njikoka I Constituency under the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Ibemeka cited recurring public complaints about alleged negligence, delayed emergency responses, and unprofessional conduct by some healthcare workers, reportedly leading to…
A Greece-based volunteer group, Heart Doctors, has sponsored the education of 50 children from leprosy-affected families in Bauchi State and unveiled plans to build 50 housing units for persons living with leprosy. The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Sani Mohammed, disclosed this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the medical team to Governor Bala Mohammed in Bauchi. He commended the volunteers for supporting 50 children from the leprosy community to attend secondary school and for proposing 50 housing units to improve the welfare of affected families. Housing units to restore dignity According to the commissioner, each housing unit…
A public health physician, Dr Ebere Okereke, has warned that global progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is stalling as out-of-pocket health spending continues to rise, deepening financial hardship worldwide. Okereke, speaking to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, said the slowdown underscores an urgent need to shift from crisis-driven health interventions to resilient, country-led health systems strengthening. Crisis model weakened national systems The physician, Chief Programme Officer at the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, explained that the prevailing global health financing model has been largely built around emergency responses to HIV, Ebola, malaria, and COVID-19. She noted that while…