Category: Development
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Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah, Pledges Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in South East
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to aligning its governance model with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the 2030 Agenda. This pledge, aimed at ensuring the delivery of democracy dividends in the state, was made during the Regional Stakeholders Consultation on Nigeria’s 2025 Voluntary National…
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FG Slams Obasanjo Over Opposition to N15.6 Trillion Lagos-Calabar Highway
The federal government has strongly rebuked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for criticizing the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, a major infrastructure initiative under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The government’s response came after Obasanjo, in his book titled “Nigeria: Past and the Future”, described the 700-kilometer superhighway project as wasteful, corrupt, and…
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Kaduna State Launches Bus Rapid Transit System and Southern Terminal
Kaduna State has taken a major step in transforming its transportation system with the official launch of the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit (KBRT) System and the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Southern Terminal. The project, which covers a 24km corridor from Kawo to Sabon Tasha, is set to revolutionize transportation within the state,…
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Student Loans Won’t Stop Nigerians from Seeking Jobs Abroad After Graduation — NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students that taking a student loan will not prevent them from traveling abroad after graduation in search of better job opportunities. This assurance was made by Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director and CEO of NELFUND, during a sensitization program held at Edo University, Iyamho, on March 12,…
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Suspected Meningitis Outbreak Claims 26 Lives in Kebbi
A suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has claimed at least 26 lives in Kebbi State, prompting urgent health interventions by the state government and international health organizations.The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Ismaila, confirmed the development during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. According to him, the outbreak, which started in February, has…
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Diphtheria Outbreak: Lagos, WHO Inspect King’s College Annex
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has conducted an inspection of King’s College Annex in Victoria Island following a recent outbreak of diphtheria in the school.The visit, which took place on Tuesday, was led by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. The inspection was part of…
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Over 2 Million Candidates to Sit for 2025 UTME, Breaking JAMB’s Record
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recorded a historic number of candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with over 2,030,627 students set to sit for the examination across the country. This is the highest number of applications ever received by JAMB in its history of conducting the UTME, surpassing last…
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NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market, 4,000 Shops to Remain Locked
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market, one of the largest drug markets in Nigeria, following a month-long closure. The reopening, which took place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, also includes the adjacent markets, which were shut down in response to concerns…
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FG Cuts Renal Dialysis Costs by 20% to Ease Burden on Kidney Patients
Nigerian Federal Government has taken a significant step in reducing the cost of renal dialysis for kidney patients across the country. Starting this week, patients in eight states can benefit from a 20 per cent reduction in dialysis fees at several federal hospitals, including the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Ebute-Metta, Lagos; University College Hospital…
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NAFDAC Arrests Man for Producing Fake Alcohol in Port Harcourt
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a man, Anthony Chidi, for producing counterfeit alcoholic beverages under unhygienic conditions in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrest took place at Mile 3 Market, Diobu, a well-known area in the city. NAFDAC’s officials raided a filthy shop where Chidi was found washing…