Mimiko Demands More Funding for Health, Education
Ex-Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko urges increased public spending on health and education, citing 40% child stunting. He calls for police decentralization and school meal reforms.
Ex-Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko urges increased public spending on health and education, citing 40% child stunting. He calls for police decentralization and school meal reforms.
Zenith Bank empowers African innovators with N140 million funding at 2025 Tech Fair. Ten startups including Trust Loop and Cubbes Technologies receive grants and mentorship to scale their solutions.
UNAIDS reports a 55% drop in condom distribution in Nigeria, threatening HIV progress. Funding cuts and human rights issues are blamed. Urgent action is needed to prevent millions of new infections.
NACA reports 95% of Nigerians on HIV treatment achieve viral suppression, preventing transmission. Nigeria makes progress toward ending AIDS by 2030 despite funding challenges.
Discover 5 government loan and grant schemes under Tinubu's administration helping Nigerians overcome economic hardship. Learn how to apply for NELFUND, CrediCorp, and more.
FirstBank has disbursed over N200 billion to Nigerian SMEs, tackling funding gaps with uncollateralized loans and business training to foster economic growth.
Mary Ojulari Foundation empowers eight young Nigerian entrepreneurs with N6.2m grants each after intensive Ignite Bootcamp. Discover how they are building scalable businesses.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
Academic staff at Adekunle Ajasin University suspend four-month strike after reaching agreement with management. Lecturers return to classrooms despite outstanding salary issues.
Museum of West African Art authorities refuse to appear before Edo Assembly committee investigating N3.8bn state funds, citing pending court case. Full details of the standoff.
Federal Government unveils plan to grow Nigeria's livestock industry from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035, creating jobs and boosting food security.
Ntezi community in Ebonyi State raises funds through WhatsApp to provide whiteboards for schools. While celebrating this grassroots achievement, they urgently call for government intervention to address teacher shortages and poor attendance.
European Union launches €30m Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture Nigeria Cluster to empower artists, expand creative networks and build stronger cultural bridges between Africa and Europe.
Hon. Abdullahi Ahmed empowers 2,199 students with over N54 million in scholarships and announces job opportunities for 420 constituents. A major boost for education and youth development in Musawa/Matazu.
Nigerian undergraduates in STEMM fields can now apply for up to N50 million equity-free funding from the Federal Government's Student Venture Capital Grant. Applications are open.
Seven brilliant but indigent university students in Osun receive life-changing scholarships from KB Foundation, enabling them to pursue their academic dreams without financial burden.
NRC MD Dr. Kayode Opeifa identifies chronic underfunding as the greatest challenge for Nigeria's rail sector, calling for a paradigm shift in government investment.
X user questions Nigeria's spending priorities as security personnel lack basic equipment while pilgrimage funding continues. Read the growing public concern about national security.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presents ₦1.37 trillion 2026 budget with 68% capital expenditure. Education gets 30%, infrastructure 25%, health 16%. Urges speedy legislative approval.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presents N1.36 trillion 2026 budget to Kano Assembly, allocating 68% to capital projects with education receiving N405.3 billion. Read the full breakdown.
Development Bank of Nigeria hosts WIRA Demo Day on November 21, showcasing women-led businesses to investors. Program addresses funding gaps for female entrepreneurs in competitive markets.
The Health Sector Reform Coalition raises alarm over Nigeria's underfunded health system, warning of disrupted immunisation and maternal care. Urgent action is needed to stop the 'Japa' syndrome.
ASUU warns of a total university shutdown if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands on welfare and funding within a one-month ultimatum. Read the full details.
ASUU's Benin Zone rejects Federal Government's proposed salary increase, calling it insufficient to reverse brain drain in Nigerian universities. Read the full details.
Federal Government launches Student Venture Capital Grant portal offering up to ₦50 million equity-free funding for student innovators. Apply now at svcg.education.go.ng
ASUU urges FG to extend 7-year moratorium on new universities to states, warns of impending strike action if demands aren't met. Read full details.
Nigerian BEA scholarship students abroad face starvation and homelessness due to 3-year stipend neglect. One scholar died in Morocco, prompting urgent parental intervention.
Global renewable investment hits $2.4 trillion but sub-Saharan Africa gets only $18 billion, raising concerns about energy transition inequality. Nigeria and oil-dependent economies face urgent need to adapt.
Federal Government launches Student Venture Capital Grant offering up to ₦50 million equity-free funding for STEMM students. Apply now for mentorship and business support.
President Tinubu urges sustainable funding for Nigerian universities at UI's 77th Foundation Day, emphasizing education as key to national development. Read more about the new initiatives.