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Cholera Death Toll Hits 30 with 1,141 Hospitalized

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) reports 30 cholera deaths and 1,141 suspected cases across several Nigerian states. Director-General Dr. Agnes Asagbra urges caution, especially during the upcoming Salah celebrations. NBMA recommends hygiene practices like boiling water, hand washing, cooking food thoroughly, avoiding raw foods, and maintaining a clean

NELFUND Reassures Fair Access to Student Loans

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that all eligible Nigerian students can access its interest-free loan program without needing influential connections or “godfathers.” Dr. Fred Femi Akinfala, Executive Director of Finance and Administration at NELFUND, emphasized the organization’s commitment to a transparent and fair application

Lagos Students Win N1m and Land in Quiz Competition 

Two students from Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Abdulramon Lemboye and Oyindamola Agbede, won the Lagos State Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition organized by the Irene Onwuka Peace Foundation. They received N1 million, two laptops, and two plots of land from AK Model Homes and Properties for their academic excellence. The achievement was […]

Shocking Statistics of Child Labor in Nigeria

Child labor is a major issue in Nigeria, affecting children aged 5-17 across different geopolitical zones. The Northwest and Northeast have the highest percentages of child laborers, while the SouthSouth has the least. Child labor prevents children from getting an education and harms their health. To combat this issue, we need to raise awareness, support […]

Sanwo-Olu Rewards LASU’s Top Graduate with N10m 

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, awarded N10 million to Olaniyi Olawale, LASU’s best graduate with a CGPA of 4.98 in Accounting Education, at the university’s 27th convocation ceremony. The announcement was made by Jubril Gawat, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, recognizing Olawale’s outstanding academic achievement.