Lokoja: Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhance schoolgirl enrolment and retention through a cash transfer scheme in the state. Ododo gave the assurance at the inauguration ceremony of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. According to News Agency […]
Day: July 28, 2025
NAPTIP Defies Rainfall, Holds Awareness Walk Against Human Trafficking
Abuja: In spite of heavy rainfall in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) demonstrated unwavering commitment on Monday by leading a high-profile public awareness walk. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the walk was aimed at exposing the tactics of human traffickers and warning Nigerians […]
NHIA and Roche Implement 80% Cancer Drug Subsidy at JUTH
Jos: The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in collaboration with pharmaceutical company Roche, has announced an 80 percent subsidy on certain cancer medications at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to make cancer treatment more accessible and affordable for patients across the country. According to News Agency […]
Jigawa Disburses N1.5 Billion in Pension Entitlements to 569 Retirees
Dutse: The Jigawa Government has initiated the disbursement of N1.5 billion in pension entitlements to 569 beneficiaries. This announcement was made by the Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad Dagaceri, during an address to the beneficiaries at the Pension House in Dutse, marking the formal commencement of the exercise. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]
Kwara Targets 700,000 Children for Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Drugs
Ilorin: The Kwara Government has announced a target of administering Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) to no fewer than 700,000 children across the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminat El-Imam, revealed this initiative during the launch of the 2025 SMC campaign at the Children’s Specialist Hospital in Ilorin. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the campaign […]