The Katsina State Government has begun the process of domesticating the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools (NPSSVFS), aimed at protecting children and teachers from attacks. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, confirmed the move on Monday in Katsina while receiving the policy document. The announcement coincided with preparations for…
Fresh divisions have broken out in Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as southern leaders bicker over the zoning of national offices before the party’s November convention. While Bayelsa governor Douye Diri and Oyo governor Seyi Makinde led a Lagos summit of southern stakeholders, another bloc in Abuja – aligned with Federal Capital Territory minister Nyesom…
A pro-Palestinian aid flotilla bound for Gaza has reported that one of its vessels came under drone attack in Tunisian waters, though Tunisian authorities insist the fire on board was accidental. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona carrying activists and humanitarian supplies, said flames broke out on a main vessel after it…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a focus on driving economic development, infrastructure growth, and technological innovation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, said this at the Nigeria-China Economic and Trade Partnership Forum Roundtable in Abuja on Monday. Tuggar,…
Dr Mariam Shiru, President, Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH), says children under the age of six years should not participate in the Ramadan fast. Shiru, who gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ilorin, explained that children under six years were not…
World Bank-financed project, Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) and Yobe Government have disbursed $2.525m as revolving fund to 101 communities in the state to boost agricultural development. Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, made this known at the presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries on Saturday in Damaturu. Buni said that the fund…
The 8th edition of the Nigerian Spelling Bee began on Wednesday in Abuja, with organisers emphasising the competition’s role in enhancing children’s spelling abilities amid growing dependence on digital communication. Speaking during the finals, Mr Abdulsalam Ibrahim, National Coordinator of the Nigerian Spelling Bee, expressed concern over the growing trend of poor spelling among students…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr. Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria’s digital economy sector is projected to contribute 21 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027. Tijani disclosed this on Monday at a one-day public hearing on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025, organised by the Senate…
China, as a leader in the green energy revolution, is an important partner to Zambia and Africa’s energy transition, an energy expert said on Tuesday. Zambia and other African countries have benefited from China’s support in green energy, said Johnstone Chikwanda, Chairman of the Energy Institute of Zambia. Africa has a lot to learn from…
Russia and Belarus said they have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic integration by taking concrete steps toward establishing a unified tax space. This development follows the deployment and audit of the Integrated System for the Administration of Indirect Taxes, jointly developed by the tax authorities of both countries. This was reported by the official…
