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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Tukur Umar Danfulani, has called on party members—especially those in leadership positions—to address their grievances through the party’s internal structures rather than making public statements without proper verification. His remarks follow a social media post by the APC State…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the digital divide through strategic investments and public-private partnerships aimed at expanding telecommunications infrastructure across the country. At a stakeholder engagement session organized by the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an arm of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), industry…
A reproductive health advocate, Mr. Akin Jimoh, has called for increased state-level funding for reproductive health services in Nigeria to reduce reliance on foreign donors. He also emphasized the need to integrate family planning into primary healthcare services, ensuring accessibility for all. According to him, this step would play a…
**As part of activities marking International Mathematics Day, education stakeholders have called on students to dispel myths about mathematics and embrace its creative aspects for better learning outcomes**. In **Kaduna**, students, teachers, and parents shared insights on how to foster a positive attitude toward the subject. They emphasized that a…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has forged a strategic partnership with Premium Times to promote press freedom, ethical journalism, and the welfare of media professionals. During a courtesy visit to the Premium Times office on Tuesday, NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, reaffirmed the union’s commitment to…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, to enhance workplace safety awareness and extend social insurance coverage to informal sector workers. NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, revealed…
The Yobe State House of Assembly has approved the third reading of a bill seeking to amend the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YOCHMA) Law 2025. The proposed amendment, aimed at enhancing healthcare administration and service delivery in the state, now awaits Governor Mai Mala Buni’s assent to become…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has urged international investors to capitalize on Nigeria’s thriving oil and gas sector, citing significant regulatory reforms and pro-business policies introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the 2025 CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Texas, Udy Ntia, Executive Vice…
In a bid to enhance peace restoration and youth rehabilitation in Kano State, the state government’s taskforce has intensified consultations with key stakeholders, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Council of Ulamas. The chairman of the taskforce, Dr.…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to initiate a nationwide diphtheria vaccination and awareness campaign in schools to prevent further outbreaks of the disease. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the House Spokesperson, Mr. Akin Rotimi, in response to a recent…
