Lagos: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming public schools through digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build a knowledge-based economy and globally competitive learners. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, stated this at the inauguration of the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-off of Interactive Smart Boards distribution in […]
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Experts Urge Government To Prioritize Investment In Pharmaceutical Sector
Lagos: In order to ensure self-sufficiency and medicine security in the country, experts in the pharmaceutical sector urge governments to prioritize investment and provide an enabling environment for local drugs and medicines manufacturers. The pharmacists made the call in Lagos, at the 40th anniversary celebration of the 1985 graduation class of the University of Nigeria […]
Gov. Bala Mohammed Affirms Commitment to PDP Amidst Defection Concerns
Abuja: Gov. Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, has confirmed his continued allegiance to the PDP amidst concerns of defection. Speaking to journalists after the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communications Sub-Committee for the upcoming PDP convention in Abuja, Mohammed assured that he […]
Traditional Ruler Commends Federal Government for Oyi River Bridge Fortification
Lokoja: The Federal Government has been commended for completing the side walls on River Oyi-Gada-biu bridge, Apata in Lokoja Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Olu Apata, Oba Frederick Balogun, who gave the commendation while inspecting the bridge, described the construction work as ‘expertly done.’ The traditional ruler noted that the constructed walls would […]
ASUU Calls for Immediate Action to Enhance Members’ Welfare and University Facilities
Abakaliki: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated its call for urgent measures to improve the wellbeing of its members and learning facilities in the nation’s universities. Mr. Ikechukwu Igwenyi, ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Calabar Zone, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, emphasizing the critical need for proper funding to […]