The Embassy of the United States (U.S.) in Abuja has reopened its redesigned American Centre for Excellence and Creativity at the Embassy Chancery, aimed at strengthening U.S.–Nigeria relations. The centre features modernised spaces and advanced technology designed to expand educational, cultural and professional opportunities for Nigerians. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Embassy said the American Centre and other American Spaces serve as platforms to foster opportunity, learning and connection. It said the spaces provide information about the United States, English language learning, educational advisory services for study in U.S. institutions, access to cultural programmes, alumni networking…
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The Zamfara State Government has provided e-governance infrastructure to enhance workers’ service delivery. This was stated in a press release by Suleman Tudu, Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Secretary to the Zamfara Government, on Tuesday in Gusau. The Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada, made the announcement while inspecting the final phase of the upgraded 30-year-old Jibrin Bala (JB) Yakubu Secretariat complex in Gusau. Nakwada said the renovated secretariat, fitted with solar-powered systems and internet (Wi-Fi) infrastructure, will enable the state to deliver services through fast, efficient, and effective e-governance. He noted that the final phase of the…
The Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) has reopened its Radiology Department following months of upgrades and refurbishment. The department is now equipped with state-of-the-art medical imaging machines. Speaking in Ilorin on Tuesday, Chief Medical Director Dr Bola Ahmed described the reopening as a major milestone for the hospital and Kwara’s health system. He noted that the previous absence of functional, sophisticated radiology equipment had limited effective diagnosis and treatment. “The acquisition of these machines supports ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve diagnostic capacity across the state,” Dr Ahmed said. “With installation now complete, the Radiology Department has…
The Bauchi State Government on Tuesday screened 60 candidates for the implementation of Cohort 2.0 of the National Health Fellowship Programme in the state. The exercise, conducted by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, marked the final phase of the recruitment process. Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Consultant, said the screening aimed to assess the competence of shortlisted candidates and validate their credentials. He explained that the application portal had been opened several months ago by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the National SWAp Coordination Office. Applicants were initially screened online before…
The Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA) has called on relevant authorities to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the abduction and murder of one of its pioneer members, Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka-Chigbo. Mrs Chinelo Iriele, GAFA’s International President, made the call in a statement following Nwamaka-Chigbo’s killing on January 5. Iriele described the deceased as a devoted, creative, and highly committed colleague, as well as a founding member of GAFA and its former International Secretary. “She was passionate about humanity and actively participated in all GAFA initiatives, including pro bono legal representation for indigent persons, mediation exercises, and visits to…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over the Federal Government’s failure to address their demands. The protest followed an emergency congress held by the union. Members of JOHESU, which represents health workers across federal health facilities in Nigeria, have been on an indefinite strike since November 14, 2025. Following the strike, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reportedly directed the stoppage of salaries for union members. Mr Oyelowo Olufemi, JOHESU-UITH Chairman, told reporters that the Federal Government had been insensitive to the plight of…
The Southwest Commodity Farmers Organization and the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission have partnered to strengthen food security in the region. The collaboration was announced by DAWN Commission Chairman, Mr Seye Oyeleye, during a meeting held on Tuesday in Ibadan to identify and address farmers’ challenges across the Southwest. Oyeleye said the partnership aims to bring multiple agricultural associations under one umbrella and streamline their activities for more effective results. He noted that a unified leadership would enable the region to better harness benefits, unlike previous years when governments were uncertain about which organizations to engage. “We aren’t…
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled new environmental sanitation and sustainability assets, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to making the state a clean, healthy and competitive hub for growth. The equipment unveiled includes 10 new waste compactors, seven automated street sweepers and 200 modern dumpsters. The unveiling took place on Tuesday at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, where Mbah reiterated his determination to sustain Enugu’s emergence as Nigeria’s model green state by 2025. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, described the occasion as more than an equipment unveiling, but…
A telecommunications stakeholder, Mr Chidi Ibisi, has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to deliberately create regulatory space that will enable small operators to survive alongside dominant players in the industry. Ibisi, Executive Director of Business Development at Broadbased Communications Ltd., made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at a Stakeholders’ Forum on the Study of the Level of Competition in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry. He acknowledged that innovation-led and investment-driven dominance by major operators was undeniable, but stressed that regulatory recommendations must intentionally accommodate smaller players to ensure a balanced and competitive market. “The big players are well known.…
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) on Tuesday underscored the importance of counseling, psychosocial support and community-based interventions for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Dada, stated this in Ikeja at a one-day mental health sensitization programme for survivors of GBV. The theme of the programme was “Building Resilience and Gaining Access to Services.” Dada said such services were crucial to strengthening survivors’ resilience, improving awareness of available support systems, and ensuring timely access to care, justice and social protection. According to her, the…