Abuja: Staff members of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) have protested their exclusion from the N50 billion Earned Academic Allowances (EAAs) approved by the Federal Government for university workers. The workers, under the Congress of University Academics, NMC Chapter (CONUA-NMC), expressed their grievances in a letter to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. According […]
Day: June 16, 2025
Catchball Launch Set to Empower Girls in Nigeria
Lagos: The Nigeria Catchball Federation (NCF) says Catchball, a new sport in Nigeria, offers competitive benefits and has strong potential to empower the girl child. A delegation from the NCF stated this during a visit to the Lagos State Sports Commission headquarters at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, on Monday. The team was received by the […]
Oyetola Seeks Support from Island Nations for IMO Council Bid
Abuja: Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has held meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council later this year. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Media Adviser to the minister, Mr. Bolaji Akinola, […]
Changing Infant Mortality Narratives with Azithromycin Access Through Nigeria’s SARMAAN Project
Abuja: For generations, mothers like Hannatu Bello in rural Nigerian communities such as Kura, Kano State, have faced the heartbreaking reality of high infant mortality. While her friend, Talatu Bako, mourns the loss of two children to infections, Bello sees a glimmer of hope. ‘Before, my child was always sick,’ she says. ‘Now, everything has […]
ECOWAS to Address Integration Challenges Amidst Withdrawals
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is currently facing integration challenges and aims to tackle these issues by fostering unity, solidarity, and fraternity within the bloc. Dr Omar Touray, President of the commission, highlighted these concerns and outlined a plan of action during the 37th ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Administration and […]