Abuja: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s university system or face a nationwide strike. This is contained in a communiqu© issued at the end of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Yakubu Gown University, formerly […]

Abuja: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), donated 68 metric tonnes of dates to assist vulnerable populations in Nigeria. During a handover event held in Abuja, the WFP’s Country Director, Mr. David Stevenson, extended gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its significant donation. According to News Agency […]

Abuja: A coalition, Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water Hygiene and Sanitation Support in Nigeria, has emphasized the crucial role women play in achieving sustainable development in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The President of the group, Mrs. Cordelia Agbo, highlighted this during a two-day training event themed ‘Empowering […]

Kano: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to vaccinate approximately 7.8 million children in Kano State against Measles Rubella as part of the integrated Measles-Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign set to begin on October 6. Mr. Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Kano, shared this information during a media dialogue, orientation, […]

Abuja: The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1. Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), made this known in a statement on Monday. According to News Agency of […]