Abuja: Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged the commitment of the house to passing appropriate legislation that will foster digital learning and technical education in the country. Abbas gave the pledge at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education in Abuja on Monday. […]
Day: November 19, 2024
WaterAid and Civil Society Organisations Launch Initiative to Boost WASH Sector Funding.
Abuja: WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs), has launched an initiative aimed at prioritising financing for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, which has been historically underfunded. The programme, which commenced on Monday, involves a two-day training on WASH Budget Analysis, Tools, and Skills held in Abuja. The initiative seeks to […]
Zulum’s Commitment to Ending Open Defecation in Borno Gains Momentum.
Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eliminating open defecation practices across the state. Zulum made the pledge during the inauguration of the state’s roadmap to eliminate open defecation in Maiduguri on Tuesday. The campaign, aligned with SDG six to ensure water and sanitation for all by 2030, aims to […]
Mini Grid Development Seen as Key to Nigeria’s Energy Solution, Say Experts.
Lokoja: Some experts in Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa have advocated increased investment to fast track the development of independent mini power grids to boost electricity supply in Nigeria. They argue that this measure is essential to address the frequent collapse of the national grid, which has adversely affected the nation’s economy. According to News Agency […]
Tinubu’s Reform Agenda Receives Praise from Former Labour Party Chieftain.
Lagos: A former Labour Party (LP) Chieftain, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s reform agenda as the most credible compared to those of other presidential candidates in the 2023 presidential election. Okupe, who previously served as the Spokesman to former President Goodluck Jonathan, shared his assessment of Tinubu’s reform agenda, despite not […]