By Esther Olaoluwa | The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has commenced a nationwide recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking full-time employment opportunities across various positions within the agency. The recruitment is aimed at strengthening the agency’s workforce and improving…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has approved a ₦130 billion investment package aimed at expanding infrastructure, strengthening enterprise development and accelerating economic transformation across Nigeria’s North-East region. The approvals include a…
By Esther Olaoluwa | West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has expanded its educational support initiative with the award of scholarships to 52 new beneficiaries, bringing the total number of students under the WACT Scholarship Scheme to 193. The…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Federal Government has commenced the process of establishing the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences, with the institution expected to admit its first set of students in 2026 as part of efforts to…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s technical workforce through its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, an initiative aimed at formalising the informal sector, improving artisans’ competencies and addressing shortages in skilled manpower.…
Young leaders, health professionals, and community advocates across Nigeria have issued a clear call to international health leaders: build a healthcare system that actively includes youth in decision-making today, rather than treating them as passive observers for tomorrow. Speaking at…
Civil Society Organisations have cautioned the Federal Government that establishing state police will not single-handedly resolve Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, urging leaders to confront the underlying socioeconomic factors driving widespread crime and violence. The warning was issued jointly by the Rule…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Federal Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have called for greater investment in Nigeria’s young population, stressing that sustained action in education, healthcare, skills development, employment and youth participation is critical to unlocking…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, development partners and the private sector to combat the growing threat of cyber-enabled human…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Lagos State Government has expanded access to social health insurance with the commissioning of a new ILERA EKO office in Surulere, as part of efforts to bring affordable and quality healthcare services closer to residents…
