Makurdi: The Benue Government is taking significant steps to ensure that children from financially struggling families receive an education, offering free schooling from primary to secondary school levels. This initiative is targeted at children whose parents are unable to afford educational expenses. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Mary Ejeh, the Director of Child […]
Day: June 11, 2025
Royal Father Praises Nollywood for Enhancing Asaba Kingdom’s Image
Asaba: The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge (SAN), expressed his satisfaction with the significant contributions of the Nollywood industry in enhancing and projecting the image of Asaba Kingdom to the global community. Azinge’s remarks came during a visit by a delegation of actors and actresses, led by philanthropist Sonia Patterson, to his palace. According […]
Teaching Hospital Achieves Milestone with 2nd Kidney Transplant in 15 Years
Maiduguri: The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has successfully conducted its second living-donor kidney transplant, 15 years after performing its first. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UMTH, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, announced this development at a news conference in Maiduguri. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initial kidney transplant at UMTH was carried […]
Stock Market Indices Surge by 0.56%, Investors Reap N405bn Gains
Lagos: The stock market closed on a positive note Wednesday, as performance indices grew by 0.56 per cent amid increased buying interest and bargain hunting. Market capitalisation rose by N405 billion, or 0.56 per cent, to close at N72.302 trillion, compared with N71.897 trillion on Tuesday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) also increased by 641.63 […]