By Khadijah Aliyu The Federal Government has described the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative, as a people-centred and non-political programme designed to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and commercialisation by connecting inventors, researchers, and investors. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, disclosed this while briefing journalists ahead of the […]
By Ifeoma Nwovu The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce aimed at driving grassroots development and improving socio-economic conditions across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The initiative, endorsed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will promote community-driven interventions tailored to local needs. Under the plan, each ward will work […]
By Hassan Hussain The Federal Government has approved a ₦17 billion Community-Led Development Fund to drive grassroots development across the Country’s 8,804 wards. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also sanctioned the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce to coordinate the initiative, aimed at accelerating socio-economic improvements nationwide. In a statement […]
By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi Ahead of the 2027 general elections, campaign billboards and posters are flooding towns and cities, and many residents say such displays are fast becoming an eyesore. In Yola, Radio Nigeria found that the posters are now a major source of environmental clutter and becoming a source of public concern. […]
By Murtala Muhammad The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi says its decision to engage private developers to provide hostel accommodation through “Build to Operate Transfer Partnership” is to ensure improvement in students’ welfare. The Rector of the polytechnic, Alhaji Sani Usman who stated this at the institution’s 2026 Matriculation ceremony, said expansion and modernisation of hostel […]
By Victoria Chimezie The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released. candidates are advised to check their results, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration. A statement signed by Jamb spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin says At this stage, candidates may view their […]
By Sakina Ahmed, The Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), has donated medical and rehabilitation equipment worth over two hundred million naira to the Adamawa State Specialist Hospital and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, treatment centre in Yola as part of efforts to tackle drug abuse and strengthen rehabilitation services. Head […]
By: Zulqarnini Muhammad The Gender Studies Association of Nigeria, GSAN, has organised an international conference in Gombe State, with a call for policies to address the almost 20 million over out-of-school children in Nigeria. An official of the association Professor Christiana Fwenji, who made the call, stressed the need for inclusive policies and collective […]
By Mala A dulazeez Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched a N1 billion empowerment programme alongside the distribution of 500 electric tricycles to Keke Napep operators in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government Area. The governor performed the ceremony Thursday at the Government House, Maiduguri, as part of efforts to boost […]
By Yalsom Harrison As temperatures continue to rise across parts of the country, residents of Adamawa have been urged to increase their intake of fresh fruits to stay healthy during the hot season. A Nutritionist, Fatima Isa, gave the advice in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Yola. Fatima Isa explained that consuming […]