By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in partnership with ActionAid and Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has launched the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL) project with a grant of $15 million Canadian dollars The five-year initiative, themed Consolidating Gains and Strategic Partnerships for Sustained Impact,” is designed to strengthen women’s rights organizations, promote inclusivity, and advance the rights and safety of women and girls across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Hajiya Suwaiba Dankabo, said the project would address the persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. She…
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The Hon. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commended the state government, parents and teachers for giving the girls the support that enabled them to excel in the World competition According to him yobe state government has prioritized foundational education to fast track the development of education in the state.” A statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, DG, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, stated thiswhen minister hosted Nafisa Garba, Rukayya Mohammed Fema and Khadija Kashim, the winners of the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London, United Kingdom. He also said yobe State government has become a role model…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Kebbi State Government has officially appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Mikail Sami as the new Emir of Zuru, with the traditional title Sami Gomo III. The pronouncement was made on Thursday at the Zuru Emir’s Palace by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Garba Dutsin-Mari who presented the appointment letter signed by Governor Nasir Idris Garkuwan Zuru. According to the Commissioner, the approval followed the submission of three shortlisted candidates by the Zuru Emirate Council’s Kingmakers, in line with constitutional provisions. Governor Idris, exercising his statutory powers, endorsed Alhaji Sanusi Mikail Sami…
The Kwara State Government has commended the World Bank and other Development Partners for supporting the state over the years, which has contributed to improved health outcomes and strengthening of health systems across the state. The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, made the commendation on Wednesday during a two-day biannual review meeting with all Primary Health Care (PHC) programme officers across the state, held at E-Phoenix Hotel, Ilorin. According to a statement signed by Alade Opeyemi made available to the press on Thursday,Elelu noted that the importance of this review meeting for all…
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, in collaboration with Green Climate Support (GCS), has trained 100 pilot public schools in Gombe State on environmental sustainability and climate change resilience. The training, which is part of efforts to establish Eco Cubs across public schools in the state, centered on reforestation, afforestation, and raising students’ awareness on the dangers of climate change. Speaking at the event, the AGILE State Project Coordinator, Dr. Amina Haruna Abdul, represented by her deputy, Hajiya Aishatu Sambo, said the initiative aims to instill in young people a sense of responsibility towards safeguarding the…
The Spiritual Father and Chairman, Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo ni o, Prophet Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo has called on Nigerians to be security conscious in all their dealings just as he urged them to commit the Nation into God’s hands. Alogbo who stated this on Thursday while declaring open the 2025 International Women Convention at Galilee, Orille Igbon,at the the international headquarters of the Church called on the people to earnestly seek the face of God through fervent prayers and supplications. The clergyman said that “let us commit our nation into God’s hands. We must earnestly seek His…
The Ebonyi State Government has approved an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants from N70,000 to N90,000, effective immediately. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Ikeuwa Omebe, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting. Omebe explained that the increment cuts across all categories of workers in the state’s public service, stressing that it reflects the administration’s genuine commitment to workers’ welfare. “We want to state categorically that this is not a political statement, as this government does not toy with workers’ welfare,” he said. He further announced…
The University of Maiduguri has announced the historic promotion of Dr. Halima Idrisa Gambo to the rank of Professor, following approval by the University’s Governing Council. According to the statement made available to AljazirahNigeria, University said this landmark achievement makes her the first female Professor of Veterinary Pathology in Nigeria, a groundbreaking milestone in both the nation’s academic and veterinary history. Professor Gambo has devoted over 20 years to teaching, research, mentorship, and community service. She began her academic career in 2004 as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Maiduguri and has steadily risen through the ranks to become…
The Delta State Government has promised to continually carry along persons living with disabilities in the scheme of things in the state. The Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon Prince Johnson Erijo, made the promise when a delegation of Forum of Challenged Persons in Service, Delta State, paid him a courtesy visit. Hon Erijo noted that all human beings, whether challenged or not, are equal before God and should be treated as such, even as he condemned the sympathetic attitude of the society towards persons living with disabilities, instead of showing them empathy. He said in recognition of persons in…
The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has expressed concern over the exclusion of millions of Nigerian youths from the digital economy, citing limited access to skills, technology, and opportunities essential in the modern world. Speaking at a Diplomatic CSR Roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Committee’s Vice Chairman, Afolabi Afuape, called for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to bridge the gap. Nigeria has over 200 million people, with one of the fastest-growing youth populations globally,” Afuape said. “Yet, millions of our young people remain excluded from the digital…