Estelle Education Foundation Spreads Love to Ilorin Orphanage on Valentine’s Day

Published Feb. 14, 2025 By Taiwo Oguniyi In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Estelle Education Foundation visited the City of Refuge F&G Orphanage Home in Ilorin, Kwara State, spreading love and joy through donations and interactive activities for the children. The foundation’s Founder and Executive Director, Miss Ayomitide Ebo, explained that the initiative was part…

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Kaduna State Adopts Gender Responsive Public Procurement Policy

Published Feb. 12, 2025 By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Kaduna State has become the first sub-national entity in Nigeria to adopt the Gender Responsive Public Procurement Policy, aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth and increasing the participation of women-owned and women-led businesses in public procurement. The policy was formulated in collaboration with UN Women and other…

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Kano State Government Procures 10 New Trucks for Refuse Evacuation

Published Feb. 08, 2025 By Salejo Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has bolstered the state’s waste management capabilities with the procurement of 10 heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and 3 payloader excavators. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to improve environmental sanitation across the state. The new equipment, which is expected to…

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Buba Colloquium Holds Maiden Edition, Sensitizes Stakeholders on Climate Change

Published Feb. 3, 2025 By Daniel Mtindiga, Jalingo The Daniel Buba Colloquium has held its maiden edition at Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, bringing together policymakers, stakeholders, and students to discuss the impact of climate change and explore sustainable solutions. Declaring the event open, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, Vice Chancellor of TSU, commended the convener,…

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Gender Based Violence: OKDI initiates prevention framework for Gombe schools

Published Feb. 3, 2025 By Willies Ugo, Gombe Alarmed by the rising cases of gender based violence across schools in Gombe State, Open Knowledge Development Initiative (OKDI) has commenced a prevention and response framework to address the menace. During a one day engagement session organised by OKDI with stakeholders towards addressing the disturbing societal challenge,…

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Water to become precious commodity in Nigeria – UNICEF

Published January 26, 2025 By Haruna Ishaku The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised an alarm that water could soon become a highly precious commodity in Nigeria. UNICEF’s Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Christiane Munduate, issued the warning during an interview with journalists in Sokoto on Thursday. Munduate warned that, if authorities in Nigeria failed…

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Kwara Senator lunch free medical outreach for 1,500 constituents

Published January 26, 2025 By Our Correspondent Senator Saliu Mustapha’s launch of a free medical outreach for over 1,500 constituents in Kwara Central marks a commendable step toward addressing healthcare challenges in the region. The program reflects a commitment to accessible healthcare, in alignment with national and state agendas, as it offers consultations, medication, eye…

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Kwara Monarch, Declare Zero Female Genital Mutilation

Published January 19, 2025 By Our Correspondent The Kwara State Government has been widely lauded for its resolute efforts in combating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) through robust advocacy and community engagement initiatives. This commendation was the centerpiece of a campaign themed “Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation”, held in Shao in collaboration with the Global…

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Bauchi Community Peace Mediators, Records Success in Fostering Harmony

Published January 19, 2025 By Bashir Hassan The Community Peace Mediators (CPMs), an initiative supported by Women for Women International (WfWI), continue to achieve notable successes in resolving conflicts through dialogue in Bauchi State, Nigeria. In January, the CPM groups in the Miri community of Bauchi Local Government Area and Kafin Madaki in Ganjuwa Local…

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NUJ President Visits CISLAC, Calls for Media-Civil Society Partnership

Published January 17, 2025 By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Alhassan Yahaya, has called for a deeper partnership between the media and civil society to advance democracy and governance. This call was made during his visit to the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) Headquarters in Abuja,…

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Kano Federal Legislator Rurum Provides ICT Centers, Roads, and Other Amenities to Constituents

Published January 15, 2025 By Salejo Kano Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, a National Assembly Member representing Bunkure, Kibiya, and Rano federal constituency of Kano State, has initiated numerous developmental projects aimed at improving the lives of his constituents. In an effort to enhance digital literacy, Rurum has established computer training centers in the three local government…

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Kwara Govt Registers 270,000 Residents, Engages 300 Youths

Published January 14, 2025 By Taiwo Ogunniyi The Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) has achieved a significant milestone by registering over 270,000 residents and engaging 300 youths in its ongoing registration exercise. This initiative aligns with the agency’s mandate to document all residents of Kwara State, targeting a projected three million registrants based on…

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50th Anniversary: Unilorin to Drive Strategic Plans for Greater Growth

Published January 14, 2025 By Taiwo Ogunniyi The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) is gearing up for its 50th anniversary with a renewed focus on strategic growth. During the unveiling of the university’s 50th-anniversary logo, Vice-Chancellor Professor Wahab Egbewole reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to advancing its 2024–2028 strategic plan, which aims to enhance research, infrastructure, and…

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Former VC University of Abuja Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, is Death …. Described as Monumental Loss to Nigeria

Published January 4, 2025 By Our Correspondent The passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub is indeed a tremendous loss for Nigeria. He was a key figure in shaping the academic and intellectual landscape of the country, particularly through his leadership roles at Sokoto State University and the University of Abuja. His work with the National Institute…

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