NMEC enrols 27,000 young, adult learners The Federal Government is conducting a comprehensive mapping to identify those who are out of school or non-literate citizens across the country. The Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, announced this yesterday in Abuja. She noted that with accurate data obtained from the exercise, the government would

The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to mentoring future Nigerian leaders. Ahmed spoke at the weekend during the maiden edition of “Lunch With the Vice Chancellor – An ABU Future Leaders’ Forum,” as part of the university’s 63rd anniversary celebrations. The vice

   

High-burden states accorded priority in battle against maternal, neonatal deaths The Federal Government has begun the distribution of essential maternal and child health commodities across the country. The distribution, the government said, is a part of its renewed effort to curb Nigeria’s high rate of maternal and newborn deaths. Coordinated by the National Primary Health

House of Representatives Deputy Spokesman Philip Agbese has said members of the 10th Assembly will continue to defend the mandate of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. He said this is because of the Speaker’s inclusive and respectful leadership style. Addressing reporters yesterday in Abuja, Agbese described Abbas as “a Speaker for all,” noting that since assuming office,

African leaders ready to mobilise a global model for tackling the climate crisis through green investments, they said yesterday, after the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement deflated the fight against climate change. The continent, which has been buffeted by landslides, floods and droughts this year, is holding its second climate summit in