Akpabio and His Architecture of Vision
By Ken Harries Esq “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others,” observed Jonathan Swift. Every generation encounters leaders who solve today’s problems, but far fewer produce leaders who design tomorrow’s possibilities. The true measure of visionary leadership lies in the ability to recognise opportunities long before they become obvious, to imagine possibilities […]
Nurses Threaten Strike Over Alleged Victimisation at Kaduna Psychiatric Hospital
The Federal Health Institutions (FHI) sector of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has issued the Federal Government a 15-day ultimatum to resolve lingering industrial issues at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. The union has warned that it would embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike if its demands were not met […]
Use Education Data to Hold Governors Accountable, Alausa tell Journalists
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa has challenged education correspondents across the country to deploy official education data to hold state governments and other stakeholders accountable for improving learning outcomes and expanding access to quality education. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Education Summit of the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, […]
FG Moves to End Exam Malpractice, Backs Nationwide CBT for NECO
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate examination malpractice, declaring that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format remains the surest path to restoring credibility to public examinations and improving the quality of education in the country. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad made this known after monitoring the ongoing National Examinations […]
Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 221 as NCDC Records Fresh Rise in Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over a fresh increase in Lassa fever infections across the country, with confirmed cases climbing to 922 and the death toll reaching 221 by the end of Epidemiological Week 26. The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report released by the agency showed that new […]
NSITF Rehabilitates 78 Employees with Work-Related Disabilities
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has restored mobility and renewed hope for 78 workers who sustained work-related disabilities after successfully providing them with prosthetic limbs and other assistive devices under its Prosthesis Provision Exercise. Speaking at the presentation of the final report on the programme in Abuja, Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun […]
NSITF, Gambia Deepen West Africa Social Security Cooperation
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) of The Gambia have pledged to deepen institutional collaboration as both countries seek to strengthen social security systems and workers’ protection across West Africa. The commitment was made at the close of a week-long study tour by the Gambian delegation to […]