Economy
Rising hunger could increase child malnutrition, stunted growth: nutritionists
Nutrition experts have raised the alarm that the rising hunger in the country due to the economic hardship will worsen the nation’s malnutrition burden,...
Some states recruit less than 100 nurses annually despite shortage, NMCN laments
The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Ndagi Alhassan, has raised concerns that some states in the country employ fewer...
ECOWAS to activate 260,000 counter-terrorism brigade, seeks $2.5bn funding
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to activate a 260,000-strong rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade, with an annual funding requirement...
ASUU Abuja zone threatens strike over unpaid salaries
The Academic Staff Union of the University of Abuja Zone has called on the Federal Government to implement the 2009 agreement and release their...
Kano manufacturers seek direct power supply from NDPHC
Members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Kano State have indicated their readiness to bypass the utility companies in the state for...
