The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the persistent crisis of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, warning that millions remain excluded from education, with girls bearing the brunt due to deep-rooted cultural, economic and social barriers. The concern was raised by the Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood …
An estimated ₦22 billion investment in girls’ education could prevent over 327,000 child marriages, avert more than 35,000 adolescent pregnancies, and save thousands of young lives in Northern Nigeria, experts revealed during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. Education specialists, government officials, and development advocates warned that failing to protect adolescent girls from dropping out …
France has reaffirmed its solidarity with Nigeria amid escalating security challenges, particularly persistent terrorist attacks in the northern regions of the country. French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed that he recently spoke with President Bola Tinubu, pledging to deepen cooperation with Nigerian authorities and enhance support for communities affected by violence. READ ALSO: Terrorism Charge: IPOB …
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over vandalism and misuse of newly built and ongoing roads. Officials warned that such actions damage infrastructure, threaten safety, and increase repair costs. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who inspected the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano road project on Saturday, decried acts of sabotage by some residents, especially along completed …
A sharp disagreement has emerged between the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over allegations of genocide against Christians in the country. While the Sultan dismissed claims of any form of genocide, whether against Christians or Muslims, as untrue, CAN accused the Presidency of misrepresenting its position …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked at least 1,440 government-funded projects worth over N271 billion across Northern Nigeria under its constituency and executive project tracking initiative. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing in Kano, revealing that 767 projects in the North-West were …
The United Kingdom has pledged £19 million to build climate-resilient schools and healthcare facilities, taking a bold step to protect Nigeria’s most vulnerable communities from climate change. The UK announced the funding on Tuesday while commissioning 84 renovated facilities in Kano and Jigawa States. The project, implemented with the federal government, state governments, and UNICEF, …
