Abuja: As Nigerian schools wind down for the long summer holiday, many parents and students are advocating for skill building and rest over academic summer classes. According to News Agency of Nigeria, a cross-section of parents and students said the shift is in recognition of the need for a non-routine, more balanced and reflective approach […]
Month: August 2025
Kaduna Opens Baby Creches to Support Breastfeeding Mothers
Kaduna: The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has inaugurated baby creches in key government institutions to promote breastfeeding and support working mothers across the state. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, highlighted the state’s commitment to enhancing women’s and children’s health and achieving broader public health goals. According to News Agency […]
Nigeria’s Efforts to Combat Hepatitis in Prisons Highlight Critical Challenges
Abuja: Nigeria is facing a significant public health challenge with hepatitis, as estimates from the National AIDS, STIs, and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP) indicate that 8.1 percent of adults aged 15-64 live with hepatitis B, and 1.1 percent with hepatitis C. More than 80 percent of those infected are unaware of their status, allowing the […]
NCC Enforces New Governance Rules for Telecom Operators
Lagos: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a stricter corporate governance framework for telecom operators, aimed at enhancing transparency, internal controls, and risk management across the industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, made this known during the inauguration of the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance on Wednesday. According to News […]
Afrobeats Stars Ayra Starr, Shallipopi, and Ruger Set to Perform at Afro Nation Festival in Dominican Republic
Punta cana: Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Ayra Starr, Shallipopi, and Ruger have been scheduled to perform at the Afro Nation Festival in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9. According to the organisers, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will be headlining the music fiesta, alongside American rapper Sexy Redd and South African […]