Abuja: The President of Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), Dr. Bisi Bamishe, has urged the government and stakeholders to expedite efforts to include skin screening and treatment into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Bamishe made the call during her welcome address at the event celebrating International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) in Abuja. According to […]
Day: June 14, 2025
Zamfara Govt. Vows to Maintain Zero-Polio Status
Gusau: The Zamfara Government on Saturday inaugurated the Second Round of Polio Outbreak Response campaign in the state and promised to sustain the extant efforts to maintain its polio-free status. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Zamfara has been maintaining a zero-polio status since October 2024. Speaking at the inauguration of the campaign at the […]
NDC Highlights Soft Power in Global Conflict Resolution
Abuja: The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has emphasised the role of soft power in addressing conflicts around the world. Olotu stated this at the College’s Course 33 International Day and Cultural Festival on Saturday in Abuja. He said the celebration was a shining example of Nigeria’s soft power, […]
Ministry Urges Collaboration for AI Guidelines Tailored to Nigerian Children’s Needs
Lagos: The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has called on policymakers, developers, parents, and educators to work together to create ethical guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital content specifically designed for children. The ministry emphasized the need for robust child-specific cybersecurity frameworks and inclusive innovation spaces that ensure no child is left behind. According […]
Technical Education Enrolment Triples, Reaches 30,000 – NABTEB
Uromi: Candidates for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) entrance examinations have witnessed an unprecedented increase from 7,547 in 2024 to 30,000 in 2025. Dr Mohammed Mohammed, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), disclosed this while monitoring the examination at the Federal Science and Technical College […]