Global awareness about Autism is being intensified as experts, stakeholders and leaders come together every April 2nd, to observe World Autism Day. They met to further draw attention to the challenges faced by individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and gave hope for individuals facing challenges. This day serves as a reminder to increase…
The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin Kebbi to a teaching hospital. The announcement was made by Jamilu Magaji, spokesperson of the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, on Friday when he revealed that the facility would now serve as a training ground for medical students from the College of…
The Kaduna State Government has reported a substantial improvement in the detection of tuberculosis cases. According to the state Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume-Ahmed, a total of 32,297 cases were detected in 2023, compared to 21,557 cases in 2022. Speaking at a press conference held in Kaduna on Thursday to commemorate the 2024 Tuberculosis Day,…
Probably, the abuse or molestation of the boy child is worse when compared to the opposite sex counterpart. But, unlike the girl child, who has virtually everybody to mount campaign over her plight, the boy child is left to fight for himself. It is even considered in some places a taboo to discuss about boy…
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has called for enhanced security measures in schools and communities to prevent more incidents of school children being kidnapped. The association’s statement issued by its president, Ambassador Emmanuel Okafor on Sunday urged the government and security agencies to implement the Safe School Initiative and robust measures aimed…
The Minister of State for Health has called for a ban on the importation of medical syringes into the country in a bid to promote local production of medical grade syringe, boost the economy, and control the infiltration of substandard and Falsified medical equipment entering the country. This decision was reached on Thursday when Alausa…
Women Leading the Charge in Nigeria’s Banking Sector In Nigeria’s banking sector, a significant shift is underway as women increasingly assume leadership roles, breaking long-standing gender barriers and setting new benchmarks for success. This transition is reshaping the dynamics of the industry, traditionally dominated by men, and ushering in a new era of diversity and…
In a bid to tackle the rampant vandalism of transportation infrastructure, particularly properties belonging to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the Federal Government has embraced a partnership proposal put forward by the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON). This move was announced by the Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, during a meeting with a delegation from…
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has announced the development of the first-ever National Land Transport Policy (NLTP). Speaking at a stakeholders’ validation forum held on Wednesday, the Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, emphasized the transformative potential of the NLTP for the land transport sub-sector, which he identified as the weakest link in the nation’s transportation…
Nigeria commemorates one year of relentless counter-terrorism endeavors, aimed at curbing the scourge of terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism plaguing the nation. Spearheaded by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), established on March 21, 2023, under the Terrorism Protection and Prohibition Act (2022), the country has seen a concerted effort to combat these threats head-on….
