Author: Owede Agbajileke
Northern governors have joined forces to combat malnutrition in the region, with the Federal Government allocating $11 billion to improve primary healthcare nationwide. During a policy dialogue in Abuja, governors from Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states pledged to work with the government and development partners to address the escalating issue of malnutrition in the North. Founder/Chancellor of Athena Centre, Osita Chidoka, emphasized the urgency of collaborative efforts to save young Nigerians from acute malnutrition, stressing the need for immediate action and long-term strategies. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed the approved fund…
A group of prominent individuals from the South East region has strongly criticized the enforced sit-at-home order by suspected members of IPOB and ESN, stating that it is causing harm to the socio-economic well-being of the people. Operating under the Coalition of South East Professionals Network, they expressed concern over the loss of innocent lives and the negative impact on businesses due to the activities of the secessionists. They also condemned the recent killing of soldiers in Aba and called for the perpetrators to face justice. The group urged the Finnish government and EU to repatriate Simon Ekpa for allegedly…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled the Policy Meeting on Admissions for tertiary institutions in Nigeria on Friday, July 18, 2024. This meeting will establish the minimum cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 admissions and will be overseen by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, as stated by JAMB Spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin in a recent statement. The Policy Meeting on admissions is crucial as it sets the foundation for the admission process for the upcoming academic year. It involves key stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, heads of tertiary institutions, and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).…