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Ramadan 2024: Islamic philanthropy surges to record high as UN delivers warning

Islamic philanthropy raised a record $46 million for 2 million displaced people in...

Battling green skill shortage in the quest for a sustainable economy

Growth in demand for green skills is outpacing the increase in supply -...

Nigeria to get WHO-recommended new malaria vaccine by Mid-2024

The World Health Organisation has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention...

Google announces N75m equity-free fund for Nigerian SMBs

Google has announced the opening of applications for the Hustle Academy SMB Fund...

NIWA donates safety kits to boat operators in Niger

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority,  Bola Oyebamiji, visited Niger State to donate safety kits to boat operators and passengers following a recent boat accident in the Gbajibo area that claimed the lives of 36 people. According to a statement released on Tuesday, Oyebamiji ordered the arrest of the operators of the boat involved in the accident, emphasising the need for accountability. Oyebamiji expressed his condolences to the families of the victims during the visit and vowed to enforce stricter adherence to waterways safety regulations.He condemned the frequent disregard for safety guidelines by some boat operators and passengers, such as overloading...

FGN creates engineering skills development council to bridge skill gaps

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has unveiled the Sector Skills Council for Engineering (SSC4E), comprising 10 representatives of relevant bodies in the engineering sector, as part of efforts to tackle the problems of skill gaps in Nigeria.The initiative aims to tackle the pressing issues of skills shortages and outdated competencies within the engineering workforce.Also, SSC4E is envisioned as a collaborative platform uniting government agencies, educational institutions, industry associations, employers, and workers’ representatives.Speaking at the event, which took place on the 2nd day of the 32nd Engineering Assembly in Abuja, organised by the the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the president of...

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UNICEF donates 3.9m doses of vaccines to KSG

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has confirmed the donation of 3,905,100 doses of vaccines to the Kano State Government (KSG) to be distributed...

USAID strengthens commitment to flood relief in Nigeria with $6.5 funding

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM)...

OSG commits to eradicating HIV/AIDS by 2030

The Osun State Government has said it is committed to eradicating HIV/AIDs by 2030 while it urged carriers of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired...

Seplat’s education support reaches 57,675 students in Edo, Delta

Spends over 20 million Naira on prizes for PEARL's quiz competition in Edo The management of Seplat Energy has revealed that over 57,675 students have been impacted via its educational programme in 13 years. This was revealed by the Managing...

Skills Acquisition Programme: NASENI trains Osun youths on modern shoemaking, tailoring

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has launched a skill acquisition training programme on modern shoemaking and tailoring for youths in Ife, Osun State. The three-day intensive training which began Monday, July 8, 2024 and would end...

JCI, FRSC, LASTMA, other partners train 50 youths on emergency response

A Local Organization (LO) of the world’s foremost enterprising youths leadership organization, Junior Chamber International (JCI); JCI Lagos City, with its Banjo/Agaptus Safety Seminar (BASS) initiative, collaborated with key stakeholders to train 50 youths on emergency response in Lagos. The...

Fidelity Bank, ImpactHER train 1,276 female entrepreneurs in digital innovation skills

Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with ImpactHER are set to offer free digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills training to women entrepreneurs as parts...

10th African Quality Achievement Awards set to honour excellence in Africa

The African Quality Academy is proud to announce the 10th Annual African Quality Achievement Awards, which will take place on the 30th of August...

TotalEnergies targets net zero emission by 2050

TotalEnergies Nigeria has unveiled its strategies for achieving net zero carbon emission targets, as well as the sustainability initiative plans as part of efforts...

The consequences of mechanized sand mining on women in Lagos

By Esther Olubukola Adedeji For many decades, manual sand mining has been a traditional occupation of the Rabaka community in Lagos state, Nigeria. Skilled male divers fill buckets of sand from the bottom of the lagoon and load them onto...

We need The Good Samaritan Law to improve emergency response in Nigeria – Dr. Alabi

States in Nigeria, especially Lagos, seem to be currently experiencing an improving awareness and encouraging statistics around emergency response. Beaming with a very vast experience in Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and Acute Medical And Trauma Emergencies, the Managing...

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9 African countries most hit by mpox get vaccine doses

An initial 899,000 vaccine doses have been allocated for 9 countries across Africa that have been hit hard by the current mpox surge, the...

NIWA donates safety kits to boat operators in Niger

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority,  Bola Oyebamiji, visited Niger State to donate safety kits to boat...

Unilorin begins undergraduates vocational training to tackle unemployment

The University of Ilorin has launched an Innovative Skills and Pioneering Entrepreneurship Award aimed at equipping students and combating unemployment among graduates in the...

Ben Omage releases sociopolitical satire, Kitchen Debate

Ben I. Omage has released a satirical a satirical drama, Kitchen Debate, expected to spark enthusiastic reactions from readers.According to the author, Ben I....

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NIWA donates safety kits to boat operators in Niger

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority,  Bola Oyebamiji, visited Niger State to donate safety kits to boat...

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9 African countries most hit by mpox get vaccine doses

An initial 899,000 vaccine doses have been allocated for 9 countries across Africa that have been hit hard by the current mpox surge, the WHO and other health organisations said on Wednesday. The WHO declared mpox a global public health...

NIWA donates safety kits to boat operators in Niger

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority,  Bola Oyebamiji, visited Niger State to donate safety kits to boat operators and passengers following a recent boat accident in the Gbajibo area that claimed the...

Unilorin begins undergraduates vocational training to tackle unemployment

The University of Ilorin has launched an Innovative Skills and Pioneering Entrepreneurship Award aimed at equipping students and combating unemployment among graduates in the country.The programme was launched on the university campus in partnership with industry leaders, including artists,...

Ben Omage releases sociopolitical satire, Kitchen Debate

Ben I. Omage has released a satirical a satirical drama, Kitchen Debate, expected to spark enthusiastic reactions from readers.According to the author, Ben I. Omage, this latest work has set social media abuzz with widespread excitement and discussion. "In a...

Coscharis plans $4bn solar project

Coscharis Technologies,  a subsidiary a subsidiary of the Coscharis Group, has announced it's plans to execute a $4bn renewable energy project, the largest in West Africa. This is a part of the efforts to revolutionize Nigeria’s power sector, with a...

SSG recruits 845 nurses, midwives to boost healthcare delivery

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the employment of additional 845 nurses and midwives to facilitate access to improve quality health care services delivery across the primary health centres.The economic adviser to the Sokoto governor, Bashir Achida, said this...

287,708 people get vaccination against cholera in Borno

The Borno government has revealed that no fewer than 287,708 people  have been vaccinated against cholera in the state. Commissioner for Health Baba Gana disclosed this on Friday when he officially declared a cholera outbreak in the state. Mr Gana said...

Menxtt Tech introduces eco-conscious tech support service for businesses

Menxtt Technology NG, a fast-growing indigenous technology start-up, is expanding its portfolio of tech services to include a comprehensive and eco-conscious Tech Support Service for organizations. Principal Partner and Business Development Manager of Menxtt Technology NG, Anthony Nwosu noted: “Our goal...

NASENI unveils Nigerian Physicist’s cyclone furnace innovation

In a world where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, Nigerian physicist, Jamilu Tanko is making strides with a revolutionary innovation set to transform small and medium-scale industries. His invention, the Cyclone Furnace, offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for...

Unlock Exclusive iPhone Benefits in Nigeria: 24-Month Warranty, Free Damage Cover & More!

Did you know that your iPhone comes with value added benefits like a 24-month extended warranty and 6 months of free screen and liquid damage cover? When you shop in-store, look for the sticker below. This sticker guarantees...
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