Abuja: Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering women across all sectors in the country. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the tee-off ceremony of the 26th edition of the IBB Ladies Amateur Golf Open on Friday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the tournament, themed ‘The Abuja […]
Month: February 2025
FG Begins Construction of Emerging Technologies Institute in Kano
Kano: The Federal Government has commenced the construction of the Sustainable and Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) at Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Campus. The project, spearheaded by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), represents a significant stride towards technological advancement in Nigeria. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI’s […]
Paediatric Oncologist Advocates for Nationwide Childhood Cancer Centres in Nigeria
Abuja: Dr Timipah West, a Paediatric Oncologist at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital in Bayelsa, has called for the establishment of dedicated paediatric oncology centres across all the geopolitical zones in Nigeria. West made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Rising Cases of Childhood Cancer in Nigeria: Hope on the Horizon
Lagos: Annually, on February 15, the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is commemorated worldwide to raise awareness about childhood cancer and offer support to patients, survivors, and their families. In Nigeria, individuals who have survived childhood cancer recount distressing experiences, while authorities, stakeholders, and health experts are intensifying efforts to address the issue. According to […]
Kano State Invests N1bn on Water Supply System Upgrade
Kano: The Kano State government has allocated over N1 billion to purchase ten high-capacity water pumps aimed at revitalizing the state’s water supply system. Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, announced this initiative during an inspection of the pump machines at the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Doguwa emphasized the […]