7 h. ago Over 2,000 Abians get free medicare, as Foundation compliments Govt’s effort

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Over 2,000 Abians have received the Jennifer Etuh Foundation annual free healthcare. The weeklong programme ran from Tuesday, September 30 to Saturday, October 4. The five-day event which held at Umuenyere Alayi Primary Health Centre, in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State and was fifth in the series, offered consultations, […] The post Over 2,000 Abians get free medicare, as Foundation compliments Govt’s effort appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago How PMTCT prevents 22,000 new HIV infections annually in Nigeria —Dr Tim Efuntoye

Tribune Online How PMTCT prevents 22,000 new HIV infections annually in Nigeria —Dr Tim Efuntoye KAZEEM BIRIOWO in an exclusive interview with the US CDC Prevention Branch Chief, Dr Tim Efuntoye, highlighted the needed to prioritize preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and to make HIV services widely available in Nigeria. WHAT is the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and why is it still important in Nigeria? Prevention of mother-to-child transmission […] How PMTCT prevents 22,000 new HIV infections annually in Nigeria —Dr Tim Efuntoye Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Kaduna Govt implements annual salary structure of over N6b for health workers

Uba Sani, the executive Governor of Kaduna State, has approved the 100 per cent implementation of the revised 2024 CONMESS and read more Kaduna Govt implements annual salary structure of over N6b for health workers

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5 d. ago Kaduna Targets 32,000 Graduates Annually Through National Skills Qualification

Kaduna State government hplansis set to train and graduate 32,000 learners every year through the newly established Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development. The institute, commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June, has campuses in Rigachikun, Soba and Samaru Kataf. The campuses have modern facilities to provide lifelong, practical, and globally relevant skills […]

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7 d. ago Kaduna govt set to graduate 32,000 annually at  vocational institute 

Tribune Online Kaduna govt set to graduate 32,000 annually at  vocational institute  The Kaduna State Government has announced plans to train and graduate about 32,000 learners every year through the newly established Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development. The Institute, commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June, has campuses strategically located in Rigachikun, Soba, and Samaru Kataf. Speaking on the Institute, the Commissioner of Information, […] Kaduna govt set to graduate 32,000 annually at  vocational institute  Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Kaduna Govt Raises Alarm Over Low Voter Registration Turnout

  The Kaduna State Government has expressed concern over the low turnout of citizens in the ongoing voter registration exercise and called for intensified mobilisation across the state. Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, made the remarks on Friday. The comments were delivered during a stakeholders’ meeting convened to address challenges affecting the voter registration […] The post Kaduna Govt Raises Alarm Over Low Voter Registration Turnout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Bole Festival Showcases Local Cuisine Amid Expansion In Rivers

Port Harcourt’s Bole Festival, organised by Nonii Entertainment, has expanded into one of Africa’s leading cultural gatherings, attracting more than 40,000 people annually and boosting the city’s reputation as a hub for cultural tourism. The festival, which began in 2016 with about 300 attendees, highlights roasted plantain — locally known as “bole” — alongside food, […]

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9 d. ago Voter registration: Kaduna govt urges traditional institutions, LG chairmen to mobilse residents

Tribune Online Voter registration: Kaduna govt urges traditional institutions, LG chairmen to mobilse residents Governor Uba Sani directed pragmatic steps to ensure greater mobilization of eligible voters for broader participation... Voter registration: Kaduna govt urges traditional institutions, LG chairmen to mobilse residents Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Kaduna Govt, Gates Foundation To Pursue People – driven Development

Kaduna State government and the Gates Foundation have signed the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) to strengthen strategic collaboration, accountability and sustainable development. The ceremony, held on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly Conference in New York, United States (US) represents a shared dedication to supporting sustainable development in the state through […]

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9 d. ago Lagos reads riot act on building permit approvals, threatens demolition

By Blessing Iwuala and Suliat Quadri Lagos State Government has raised serious concerns over a widening gap in the number of building permit applications, revealing an annual shortfall of 22,000 approvals across the state. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday in  Alausa, Ikeja,  Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development,  Olumide Oluyinka, disclosed that only […] The post Lagos reads riot act on building permit approvals, threatens demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Consequences of deaths from cervical cancer, far more than 8,000 in Nigeria — Don

Tribune Online Consequences of deaths from cervical cancer, far more than 8,000 in Nigeria — Don PROVOST of the College of Medicine University of Ibadan, Professor Temidayo Ogundiran has stated that the 8,000 cervical cancer deaths occurring annually in Nigeria are overshadowed by the broader impact on lives lost, shattered families, and grieving communities. He stated that scientists must ensure scientific findings on cervical cancer are integrated into patient care, policies, […] Consequences of deaths from cervical cancer, far more than 8,000 in Nigeria — Don Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigerian Software Engineer Loses $260,000 Job Offer Over Nationality

A Nigerian software engineer, Ridwan Akinfenwa, has shared how he lost a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role worth over $260,000 annually in salaries due to his nationality. Akinfenwa disclosed the ordeal on his LinkedIn page on Sunday, describing it as a devastating setback in what was meant to be a career milestone after years of […]

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3 w. ago Over 720,000 Die By Suicide Annually — NOA Calls For Compassionate Dialogue In Nigeria

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday intensified efforts to create awareness on suicidal behaviours among Nigerians. Speaking in Dutse to mark the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), the Jigawa State Director of NOA, Mr. Ahmad Tijjani, emphasized the urgent need to break the stigma surrounding suicide and encourage open conversations on mental health. […] The post Over 720,000 Die By Suicide Annually — NOA Calls For Compassionate Dialogue In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide

Tribune Online World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide TODAY is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day set apart for awareness and always observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. Annually, it is estimated that 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide; this act has devastating and […] World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Kaduna govt reopens 162 schools, 222 health centres

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kaduna govt reopens 162 schools, 222 health centres The governor credited community leaders, religious leaders, and traditional institutions for playing a decisive role in stabilising Birnin Gwari... Insecurity: Kaduna govt reopens 162 schools, 222 health centres Tribune Online

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