Northern Nigeria
18 Nov
Islamic scholars from Northern Nigeria convened at the weekend, to address the rising incidents of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the region.
12 Nov
The joy in his voice was palpable. “Don’t worry”, he said, “we can easily make a profit of N400,000 a month, and out of that, we can pay ourselves between N25,000 and N30,000 a month for a start”.
31 Oct
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a partial restoration of power to seven states in the northern region of the country affected by the vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line.
23 Oct
In a concerted effort to tackle the escalating insecurity in northern Nigeria, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and his Katsina State counterpart, Dikko Umar Radda, have engaged in closed-door meetings with key security figures. The two governors met separately with the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu,…
23 Oct
Life expectancy for Nigerian men is 54 years, for British men it’s 81 years, and for South African men, it is 65 years.
13 Oct
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has lamented that most individuals in Northern Nigeria are unable to afford even a single square meal
13 Oct
The International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Dr. Christos Christou, has reported a significant increase in the number
13 Sep
The prestigious Arewa Humanitarian Awards and Magazine, an initiative focused on recognising humanitarian efforts in Northern Nigeria, has announced the opening of its 2024 nomination process. The awards ceremony, scheduled for December 2024, will bring together individuals and organisations dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. The Arewa Humanitarian Awards, organised by the…
13 Sep
The Concerned Northern APC Youth Forum has raised concerns about the perceived neglect of Nigeria’s northern region by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in his infrastructural projects. During a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the forum’s vice-chairman, Musa Ibrahim, expressed disappointment with the minister's performance in the region. READ MORE: Nigeria’s petrol import…
7 Sep
Twelve years after its establishment, the Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN), based in Maradi, Niger Republic, has produced five provosts leading nursing colleges across Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Taraba, and Kaduna States in Nigeria. Dr Hadiza Sabo, a Nursing graduate of MAAUN, currently serves as Provost of Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery…
1 Sep
Junior Chamber International, Nigeria, has reiterated its strong commitment to invest in capacity building for the youthful population in Northern Nigeria. National President JCI Sandra Ekene Efemuaye unveiled the plan projection of the chamber at the weekend during a press conference in Kano. The media briefing was part of a series of activities making the…
26 Jul
Reliance HMO, a pioneering health insurance company in Nigeria, has made significant progress in Telemedicine and is transforming access to medical care in Northern Nigeria by offering a crucial lifeline to millions with limited options. This innovative approach addresses pressing healthcare challenges and is demonstrably changing the narrative in the northern region with data-driven results.…
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The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has demanded an open and official reversal of the suspension placed on the Chairman of
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A network of support groups under the auspices of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that in the interest of the party
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The Akwa Ibom Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Mr. Samuel Ekerenam, owner of Hephzibah Shopping Mall, located on Afaha Uqua Obok-Idim Road in Eket Local Government Area. ASP Timfon John, the State Police Public Relations Officer, revealed in an interview on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Saturday at about 10:55 p.m. at…
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The Kwara State government has affirmed its willingness to partner with any group, individual or establishment on access to essential services and infrastructural development. The state's deputy governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, at the official launching of the 10 motorised boreholes facilitated by the Bank of Industry (BoI) and Kehinde Alex Bankole (KAB) Foundation on Monday…
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday, inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the second phase of the Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was said that the initiative aims to support 1,001 first-class graduates to pursue their master's degrees in public and private universities in…
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The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has raised the alarm over subterranean moves by certain individuals
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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% from 27.25%. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, following the MPC’s 298th meeting. Cardoso said the committee increased the MPR by 25 basis points.
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President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate requesting the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Army
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The Federal Government has vowed to eliminate malaria following an annual loss of $1.1bn to the health crisis.
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Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz told the UN's Lebanon envoy on Tuesday that any breach of a ceasefire deal that the security cabinet is set to vote on would result in Israel acting "forcefully". "If you do not act, we will do it, forcefully," Katz told envoy Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert when meeting her in Tel Aviv,…