Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Why I Didn’t Complete NYSC 22 Years Ago – Minister Musawa Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa, has narrated why she didn’t complete the compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme when… Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa, has narrated why she didn’t complete the compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme when she enrolled 22 years ago. The law mandates all Nigerians who graduate from a tertiary institution in or outside Nigeria to undergo NYSC for a period of 12 months. Only those who attained the age of 30 before graduation…

Hannatu Musawa: No Law Says A Corps Member Can’t Be Minister Hannatu Musawa Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, has broken her silence on the controversy of retaining office while serving as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Although the issue of her NYSC status has been in the news for years, it regained prominence after the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) raised the alarm that one of the ministers of President Bola Tinubu was a serving corps member. Subsequently, Eddy Megwa, Director of Public Relations of the scheme, said Musawa was…

Encouraging breastfeeding in work environment The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called on governments, donors, civil society and the private sector to step up efforts to ensure a supportive breastfeeding environment for all working mothers, including those in the informal sector. In a joint statement to mark this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, the UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russel and WHO Director General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, observed that in the last 10 years, many countries have made significant progress to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates. The duo also contend that greater progress is achievable…

Medical Consultant Dr. Kamal Umar hails Deputy Senate President for free eye treatment in his Constituency The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin has been commended for the free eye treatment initiative in his 2023 Constituency project by its head observer, a medical Consultant from the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina (FTHK) Dr Habibu Muhammad Ibrahim. The consultant, Dr. Kamal Umar, who spoke to newsmen at the Bichi Specialist Hospital venue of the outreach, in Bichi town, Kano state during the free community eye care services, treatment and medical care, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise. He was impressed with…

Senator Nwoko extends heartfelt congratulations to Olu of Warri on second coronation anniversary Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, the distinguished representative of Delta North senatorial district, has felicitated the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the ongoing celebrations of his second coronation anniversary. As a stalwart in public service and community development, Senator Nwoko sent a congratulatory message to the Olu of Warri, recognizing the monarch’s leadership qualities and dedication to community development. Nwoko’s message, as made available by his media office read in parts; “I send my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your second coronation…

Senator Nwoko extends heartfelt congratulations to Olu of Warri on second coronation anniversary Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, the distinguished representative of Delta North senatorial district, has felicitated the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the ongoing celebrations of his second coronation anniversary. As a stalwart in public service and community development, Senator Nwoko sent a congratulatory message to the Olu of Warri, recognizing the monarch’s leadership qualities and dedication to community development. Nwoko’s message, as made available by his media office read in parts; “I send my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your second coronation…

Technology Usage: Nigeria Ranked 109th Globally, 11th in Africa The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has revealed that Nigeria is ranked 109th globally and 11th in Africa in terms of technology usage, citing the Network Readiness Index (NRI). He was of the view that the 109th rating is not good for Nigeria which has 82 per cent of the mobile network subscribers base in Africa. Danbatta disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the Forum on Emerging Technologies organised by NCC in Abuja with the theme ‘Contextualising the Network Readiness Index (NRI) for…

Technology Usage: Nigeria Ranked 109th Globally, 11th in Africa The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has revealed that Nigeria is ranked 109th globally and 11th in Africa in terms of technology usage, citing the Network Readiness Index (NRI). He was of the view that the 109th rating is not good for Nigeria which has 82 per cent of the mobile network subscribers base in Africa. Danbatta disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the Forum on Emerging Technologies organised by NCC in Abuja with the theme ‘Contextualising the Network Readiness Index (NRI)…

94 Scholars Appraise Buhari’s Eight Years of Governance in a Compendium A team of 94 academics, researchers and experts have come together to chronicle former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years in office. Their findings, documented in a five-volume compendium, scored the immediate past administration around governance and development across sectors in his eight years tenure. Themed: ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Nigerian Legacy (2015-2023)’, the 125 chapters series initiated by May Publishing Limited captures the policies, programmes, projects, challenges, achievements and shortcomings of the former president, including his ascension to power. Addressing journalists about the work in Lagos, recently, Project Director…

Technology Usage: Nigeria Ranked 109th Globally, 11th in Africa The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has revealed that Nigeria is ranked 109th globally and 11th in Africa in terms of technology usage, citing the Network Readiness Index (NRI). He was of the view that the 109th rating is not good for Nigeria which has 82 per cent of the mobile network subscribers base in Africa. Danbatta disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the Forum on Emerging Technologies organised by NCC in Abuja with the theme ‘Contextualising the Network Readiness Index (NRI) for…