Abuja: President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s participation in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) is anchored on a bold $1 billion trade and investment goal. Leading Nigeria’s high-powered delegation to the conference in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu said the visit seeks to drive green innovation, foster industrial growth, and reinforce Nigeria as West Africa’s […]
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X-Raying Financial Toll of Nigeria’s High Fertility Rates
Abuja: Data from the 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) indicates that Nigerian women have an average birth rate of 5.3. This rate is more than double the global replacement level of 2.1 births per woman needed to sustain a stable population. The NDHS further shows wide regional variations-women in the North-West average 6.7 […]
Tinubu Departs Japan for Brazil State Visit
Yokohama: President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on Sunday, Aug. 24. Presidential spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President would make a stopover in Los Angeles before proceeding to Braslia, the Brazilian capital. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the trip to […]
Adequate Facilities Essential for Effective Teaching in Universities, Says Prof. Okuneye
Lagos: Adequate facilities are crucial for effective teaching in universities, emphasized Prof. Okuneye during a recent lecture. He highlighted that these facilities play a critical role in supporting various segments of university leadership, including management, faculty, departments, services, directorate, staff, and student unions. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Dean of the Faculty of […]
Homegrown Solutions to Address Nigeria’s Health Challenges: NIMR Foundation
Lagos: Dr Olajide Sobande, the Executive Director of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation, emphasized the importance of developing homegrown solutions to tackle the nation’s health challenges through dedicated research efforts. He shared these insights with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the 2025 Grantmanship and Mentorship Training Programme (GMTP) Cohort 5, […]