…to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Others in attendance are the Ministers of Finance, Education, Health, Agriculture, and Information, as well as the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The post Tinubu, Lawal grace State House Press Corps dinner appeared first on Vanguard News.

…our people, which includes rising cases of mental illness, broken families, interrupted education, unemployment and, of course, crime," he said. He identified young Nigerians as the most vulnerable to drug abuse, warning that their exposure to addiction was a threat to the country's future. "Their vulnerability to drug…

…as major drivers of insecurity across the region. It emphasised sustained investments in education, agriculture, livelihoods, youth empowerment and skills development alongside ongoing security operations. The forum urged governments and security agencies to protect farmers during the rainy season against insecurity an…

…sources to reduce dependence on oil and as well, finance infrastructure, healthcare, and education, hundreds of billions of naira continue to leak into the informal economy. Every illicit bottle sold represents excise duties, customs revenue, and value-added tax that will never reach public coffers. However, the damage…

…Iyke has said he believes there is some truth to the controversial claim that Western education is a “scam,” while stressing that success is not determined solely by academic qualifications. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Jim Iyke argued that many former students, including himself, ha…

…resources, infrastructure, governance and capacity to deliver quality university education in line with national standards." The statement added that the new programmes would strengthen the university's capacity to train competent healthcare professionals who would enhance the nation's healthcare delivery and socio-eco…

…cent of the population across its markets, enabling greater access to digital services, education and economic opportunities, according to the sustainability report. Airtel Africa also reported growth in its mobile money business, with Airtel Money serving 54.1 million customers through a network of 2.4 million agents.…

…a crisis of self-rejection with a product ban," she said. She said her organisation's education work, detailed in essays she has published is designed to reach communities that the formal health system has not reached, and called for action on multiple fronts including stronger enforcement, public health education, and…

…“Financial services is the wedge,” Agogbua said. “Government, telecoms, healthcare, education, and manufacturing follow.” Can Lagos carry the country’s payments system? One recurring concern is geographic concentration. Most of Nigeria’s commercial data centres are located in Lagos, raising concerns that keeping critic…

…and policy gaps. They also explored practical adaptation pathways, including worker education, hydration practices, site-level health checks and stronger collaboration among government, employers, health experts and labour representatives. The event ended with a call for continued engagement and community-informed solu…

…There are critical areas of patient care where people who have not received adequate education in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other aspects of medical training should never be allowed to manage. We are genuinely worried because our patients deserve better," he said. Okafor explained that it was surprising that…

…APBN and other executive committee, Commissioner, Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, pointed out that nations were not built merely by charismatic individuals, but by strong institutions guided by enduring values. As professionals, he urged that they have to become custodians of instit…

…the affairs of a fraudulent presidential agency. From my over half a century year of education and diverse working experiences, I would like to help you with a few safeguards so that the outcome of this shenanigan will not in any way shock you. You might have heard that the Prince of Controversy has been charged with a…

…said. The PAP administrator said the Federal Government had continued to invest in education and human capital development as part of efforts to prevent a relapse into conflict. He disclosed that about 8,500 scholarship beneficiaries are currently studying in universities across Nigeria, while another 247 beneficiaries…

…preventing corruption ahead of the 2027 General Election. The two-day Anti-Corruption Education and Sensitisation Workshop, themed "Corruption-Free Election: Integrity Matters" commenced on Monday at INEC headquarters in Abuja, bringing together electoral officers and anti-corruption experts to strengthen transparency…

…of conveying passengers alongside goods. In a statement on Monday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Commander Osondu Ohaeri, the FRSC said it sympathised with the families of the victims and wished those receiving treatment a speedy recovery. "The Corps extends its heartfelt condolences to the familie…

…and the global digital marketplace by providing secure and convenient access to education, entertainment, travel, e-commerce, productivity tools and business solutions from virtually anywhere in the world. Verve’s growth strategy is underpinned by continued investment in payment innovation. Through capabilities such as…

An education expert and founder of IA-Foundation, Ibironke Adeagbo, on Monday described the Federal Government’s reported proposal to review the separation between Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School as a timely intervention that could help reduce the number of children dropping out before completing se…

…government under a specialised rural recruitment scheme aimed at strengthening basic education. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, disclosed this on Monday during a bi-monthly press briefing held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat in Lafia, the state ca…

…is ignored at the beginning, it creates barriers that exclude millions of Nigerians from education, healthcare, transportation, employment and other essential services," he said. Also speaking, the project's Technical Consultant, Mrs Modinat Tijani, said accessibility extended beyond wheelchair ramps to include facilit…

…have now been ongoing for roughly 18 months. Working with regulators, hosting educational sessions, and participating in policy discussions made it clear that demand for this type of infrastructure is especially strong across Africa and within the African Union (AU). What does tokenising assets in Uganda actually do fo…

…parents, explaining that it also includes growing up with financial security, quality education and opportunities that many people do not have. “You don’t have to be famous to be privileged. Privilege is growing up in a situation where your parents had a certain amount of money, you didn’t have to struggle, and you had…

…he reflected on his early struggles, family dynamics and determination to complete his education. Portable explained that he was unable to complete his formal education at the time because he had to fend for himself. "I no finish school; the time wey I dey go school, I sell pure water, I no see anybody to sponsor me,"…

…held in Akure. According to the commission, the initiative is aimed at expanding voter education and increasing citizens' participation in the electoral process. Participants during the voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Photo…

…remained committed to improving the welfare of the people through quality and affordable education, scholarship programmes, road maintenance projects, free medical services and the distribution of food items and clothing to vulnerable members of society. According to him, the church's humanitarian interventions aim to…