Abuja: The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Katung, has revealed that the proposed Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres will require an investment of N4.7 billion to be established. Katung, who sponsored the bill, indicated that it has successfully passed the second reading in the Senate during an interview with newsmen […]
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Association Encourages Nigerian Youths to Pursue Careers in Livestock Farming
Abuja: The Abuja Chapter of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has hosted a quiz competition aimed at inspiring young Nigerians to consider livestock agriculture as a viable career path. The event, held in the capital city, provided a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge in animal science and agriculture, emphasizing the role […]
Gombe Targets 1.7 Million Children for Measles Vaccination Campaign
Gombe: The Gombe state government has announced its plan to vaccinate 1.7 million children against measles and other diseases as part of the nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination campaign. The campaign, set to run from October 18 to 28, is a collaborative effort involving the Federal and state government, UNICEF, GAVI, and WHO. It aims to […]
Army Advocates Enhanced Collaboration with NGOs and CSOs to Tackle Insecurity
Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede made the call at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Army Civil-Military Affairs Training for NGOs and CSOs, on Wednesday […]
Experts Urge Engineers to Break Barriers, Share Knowledge for National Growth
Lagos: An engineer and transformational leader, Mrs. Valerie Agberagba, has called for stronger collaboration among disciplines, and mentorship between older and younger engineers to drive national development. Agberagba made the call while delivering a lecture at the 2025 Elders’ Roundtable and Public Lecture organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Apapa Branch. According to […]