Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has pledged full support for the expansion of Save the Children’s Core Group Partners Project (CGPP). The expansion will focus on nutrition, maternal health, and child health programmes across beneficiary communities in the state. Radda gave the assurance on Wednesday in Katsina during an advocacy and partnership meeting with CGPP officials. The delegation was led by Ahmed Arale, Deputy Global Director of the CGPP Global Office. Other members included Lami Samaila and officials from the CGPP Katsina State team. Radda described the project expansion as timely, saying Katsina needed sustained efforts to tackle malnutrition. He…
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Secondary schools in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have participated in the maiden Sustainability and Climate Change Awareness Competition organised by the PCR Ambassadors, an initiative of the Basira Bashir Foundation (BBF), to deepen environmental education and inspire young people to take action against climate change. The event, held at the 313 Hall in Kuta as part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day, brought together students, teachers, environmental experts, education stakeholders and community leaders. The programme featured presentations on climate change alongside a quiz competition aimed at promoting environmental awareness, critical thinking, innovation and practical solutions…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) have begun the 2025 promotion examination for more than 13,000 civil servants across 150 cadres and grades. Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the exercise was approved by the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike. Ezeh stated that the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which started on Wednesday, would last for 10 days as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. READ ALSO: Lagos urges residents to remain calm as flooding persists, approves dredging of…
The All Democratic Congress (ADC) and eight other registered political parties have collected access codes from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable them upload the particulars of their presidential and National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed the development in Abuja, saying the parties had secured the digital codes required to access the commission’s online nomination portal. Affected political parties According to him, the parties that have obtained the access codes are the Accord Party (A), Action Alliance (AA), African Democratic…
The Federal Government will on Monday, July 14, officially launch three new digital platforms designed to enhance transparency and track the performance of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr. Aliyu Umar Aliyu, Head of Communication and Strategy at the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), on Wednesday in Abuja. The initiative aims to tackle longstanding issues of institutional corruption, missing files, and fragmented tracking of government promises across MDAs. According to Aliyu, the official unveiling will take place at 11 a.m. at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Secretary to…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has forwarded its final list of senatorial and House of Representatives candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), replacing several high-profile aspirants following the review of appeals arising from the party’s primary elections. Among the prominent figures dropped from the revised senatorial list are former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, and former member of the House of Representatives, Gbenga Elegbeleye. The party also replaced five other senatorial candidates and 19 House of Representatives candidates across nine states. According to a letter submitted to INEC and jointly signed by…
The Kano State Government has set a four-year target to achieve zero maternal mortality. This follows a significant reduction in maternal mortality by about 50 per cent, from 1,206 to 570 cases in the last 18 months. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, disclosed this on Tuesday during the learning and dissemination meeting of the Accelerating the Expanded Adoption of RMNCH Innovations and Health Reforms in Kano State (AEARI) project. The meeting was organised by West and Central Africa Health Options (WCA) with support from Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect). Labaran said the state has set a four-year target to…
The Zamfara State Government says it has earmarked N7.2 billion for development projects in 375 communities across the state. The programme is being implemented under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), a World Bank-funded project. Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni disclosed this in Gusau on Tuesday while flagging off free project implementation training for participants from 158 communities across the state. Mummuni said Governor Dauda Lawal had approved N7.2 billion for various community development projects through the State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA). The deputy governor said the approval would finance 375 community development projects across…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged accelerated Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment, saying faster broadband expansion is critical for Nigeria to achieve its $1 trillion economy ambition. NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call virtually on Tuesday at the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria’s (ATCON’s) Critical Conversation Forum on FTTH in Lagos. The forum, organised by ATCON, had the theme: “Addressing Challenges, Strengthening Standards and Ensuring Sustainable FTTH Deployment in Nigeria.” Maida said internet connectivity had become essential for education, healthcare, commerce, governance, financial services, and innovation, making resilient fibre infrastructure critical to national development. He noted…
Prof. John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, has called for more investment in paediatric cardiac services to address the massive gap in care. Okeniyi, a Professor of Paediatric Cardiology, made the call while delivering the 424th inaugural lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University, titled “State of the Heart: Echoes from Paediatrics, Pulsations and Purpose”, on Tuesday. The paediatric cardiologist urged the Federal Government to prioritise paediatric cardiovascular healthcare nationwide. “A nation that neglects the hearts of its children mortgages its future; a nation that protects them invests in its destiny,” the CMD…