25 h. ago Govt must prioritize adequate funding of safe schools in conflict zones

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and stakeholders has urged the governments at all tiers to increase funding. read more Govt must prioritize adequate funding of safe schools in conflict zones

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4 d. ago Malaria: FG strengthens mobilization, laments poor vaccines uptake in kebbi, Bayelsa

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed fear that the global target for the elimination of malaria in Nigeria might be unrealistic if local forces, including funding, are not mobilized adequately. The government stated that 90 percent of global malaria cases are reported in Nigeria and a few other African countries. Hence, the […] The post Malaria: FG strengthens mobilization, laments poor vaccines uptake in kebbi, Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Attacks on schools globally surge by staggering 44%, Nigeria ranks 4th – UN

Attacks on schools in conflict zones around the world have increased by a “staggering 44 per cent” over the past read more Attacks on schools globally surge by staggering 44%, Nigeria ranks 4th – UN

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6 d. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger boat mishap: Govt must prioritise water safety infrastructure – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the government to prioritise investment in water transportation safety infrastructure, monitoring, and public awareness to prevent future cases of boat mishaps. Atiku made the call in a statement on Thursday after a boat accident in Gausawa community, Malale Ward of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger […] The post Niger boat mishap: Govt must prioritise water safety infrastructure – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ASUU Asks Federal Gov’t To Suspend Action On 9 New Varsities

The Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has demanded the federal government to immediately pause action on the recently approved nine universities until the existing ones received adequate funding, infrastructure and staffing. ASUU threatened the federal government will face industrial action if it failed to comply with the demand. The Yola […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Kwara govt to prioritise educating herders’ children

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kwara govt to prioritise educating herders’ children Kwara State Government says it will prioritise Fulani herders' children's education to make them good leaders and end Insecurity: Kwara govt to prioritise educating herders’ children Tribune Online

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