FG Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, in a statement yesterday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to malaria elimination, adding that the government aims to strengthen strategies that will accelerate progress towards a […]
Tinubu Attends Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to attend the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, which starts today Jan. 27. The two-day summit being hosted by the government of Tanzania, the African Union, the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group, would see participating countries, including Nigeria, present national energy […]
Nigeria Signs Health Development Pact With World Economic Forum
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) for Nigeria’s accession into the Global Activator Network (GAN) on Maternal Health. In view of the Federal Government’s National Free C-Section Programme for vulnerable women and the MAMII Programme, which reduces out-of pocket […]
N10 Billion Allocated for National Assembly Leaders’ Rent and Furniture Amid Economic Hardships
In a recent investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, it has been revealed that the presiding officers of the National Assembly—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, along with their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Ben Kalu—will receive N10 billion for rent and furniture in the 2024 supplementary budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This budget allocation, […]
CAF Disqualifies Congo from 2024 CHAN
Confederation of African Football, CAF, has disqualified Congo from participating at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. CAF disciplinary board, acting on a complaint filed by Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, ruled that Congo fielded an ineligible player, Mankou Elo, in the qualifiers last month. CAF also fined the Congolese Football Federation $10,000 for their action. […]
Gabon Sets April 2025 for Presidential Elections
Gabon’s council of ministers says presidential elections would be held on April 12, 2025, marking an end to the military rule that began with a coup on August 30, 2023. Minutes of a ministerial cabinet meeting confirmed the date. Gabon’s interim President Brice Oligui Nguema seized power in a coup, the eight in West and central Africa […]
All examinations in Nigeria to be 100% Computer Based by year 2027
The Federal Government has a 2027 target for transitioning its examination system to 100 per cent computer-based testing (CBT). Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this yesterday during the inauguration of the Committee on Improvement of Quality Examinations in Nigeria, said the committee was tasked with the responsibility of addressing key challenges in […]
FG Approves N6bn for Displaced Households and Rural Farmers
The Federal Government has approved N4bn for conditional cash transfers to at least 10 million displaced households in Nigeria, and N2bn in interest-free loans for rural farmers to boost food production and self-sufficiency. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwada, says the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan […]
Nigeria to face England, Ireland in U-19 Cricket World Cup Super 6
Nigeria’s female U-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, have progressed into the Super 6 stage of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The Junior Female Yellow Greens ended their group campaign with a 41-run defeat against South Africa yesterday. However, their historic two runs win over New Zealand on […]
New fast-growing wildfire near Los Angeles prompts evacuations for Thousands.
A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles yesterday has rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres, fueled by strong winds and dry brush. In just a few hours on Wednesday the new fire dubbed the Hughes fire, grew to two-thirds the size of the Eaton Fire, one of the two monster conflagrations […]
