By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government in collaboration with the National AIDs, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Program and development partners, on Wednesday in Ilorin organised a one-day summit geared …
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Kwara integrates Measles Rubella vaccine into routine immunization
by Editorby Editor 8 viewsBy Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government will integrate the Measles Rubella (MR) vaccine into the routine immunization exercise across the state scheduled for Oct. 2025. Dr Michael Oguntoye, the Director …
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SAFIN urges increased investment in education as Nigeria marks International Literacy Day
by Editorby Editor 15 viewsThe Save the Future of Children Initiative (SAFIN) has called on the Federal Government to scale up investment in education as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate …
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From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa
by Editorby Editor 16 viewsBy Dr. Robert Ochola Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public …
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Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance — NHIA Zonal Coordinator
by Editorby Editor 9 viewsBy Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disclosed that over 20 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the health insurance scheme across Nigeria. The Acting Zonal Coordinator …
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Soun of Ogbomoso Backs Presidential Economic Advisory and Foreign Intervention Promotion Councils
by Editorby Editor 13 viewsIt was a historic royal gathering in Abuja on Wednesday when the Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, CON, led a delegation of Ogbomoso traditional rulers …
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UNILORIN Mourns with Chancellor, Katsina Emir, Over Daughter’s Demise
by Editorby Editor 13 viewsThe Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has commiserated with the Chancellor of the institution and Emir of Katsina, HRH, Alhaji AbdulMumin Kabir Usman, …
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Unilorin hosts 12th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship… OAU, UNILORIN, UNIUYO shine
by Editorby Editor 28 viewsThe University of Ilorin played host to the 12th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC), a gathering that brought together some of the country’s brightest young minds in debate, public speaking, …
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How July 31, 2024 Kwara NUJ Election Fractured the Union and Why We Must Heal
by Editorby Editor 54 viewsBy Omotayo Ayanda On July 31, 2024, the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) went to the polls in what should have been a unifying triennial …
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Igbomina Professionals Raise Alarm Over Rising Insecurity, Demand Urgent Collective Action
by Editorby Editor 21 viewsThe Igbomina Professional Association has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the “rising wave of insecurity” threatening villages, families, and communities across Igbomina land and the wider Kwara …