Category: Education

Call for Better SRH/FP Data Sharing as Bauchi MCH Coordinators Engage MSI

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Family Planning (FP) Coordinators across the 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State have called for strengthened collaboration with MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, particularly in the area of data sharing on sexual and reproductive health and family planning (SRH/FP) services delivered during community outreach activities. The call was made during the 2026 Family Planning Mobile Outreach Schedule and Work Plan Meeting organised by the MSI Reproductive Choices Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office. Participants described the meeting as timely and critical to…

High Seas Law: NSC, NJI Drive Dialogue at 2026 International Maritime Justice Seminar

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In preparation for the biennial International Maritime Seminar for Judges scheduled for 2026, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D has renewed his  agency’s commitment. Ukeyima stressed the Council’s determination to bolster maritime judicial capacity and lauded the National Judicial Institute (NJI) for its vital, ongoing assistance to the Council. Dr. Akutah who led a high-level delegation to the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja for a courtesy visit with the Administrator, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adejumo, OFR. Ukeyima stated that the…

NCWS Backs Tinubu, Marwa; Pledges Full Alliance with NDLEA to Combat Drug Menace

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The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has highly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reappointment of Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has highly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reappointment of Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In a statement released by the NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi…

Nigeria’s Diversity a Gift, Not a Burden, Says Marwa

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…. Recalls defying military orders to ensure Bola Tinubu became Lagos Governor. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has called on Nigerians to safeguard the country’s diversity, framing it as an essential gift rather than a burden. He insists this national trust requires collective effort to maintain unity and drive progress. In a statement released Saturday, NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy Femi Babafemi announced that Chairman Marwa made the call for unity while delivering a keynote address at a…

Nigeria Returns to IMO Council in Category C, Commits to Global Maritime Governance

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History Made as Nigeria secures International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Category C Council seat with 116 votes after sixteen years of failed attempts. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, attended the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London, where the successful election for the 2026–2027 Category C seat was held on Friday, November 28. Voting was conducted using a physical secret ballot, and the results were announced immediately after the close of the polls and the subsequent tallying…

Bauchi Stands Still as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Is Laid to Rest

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi came to a standstill on Friday as dignitaries and thousands of mourners converged on the state capital for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the Federal Government delegation to the funeral prayer, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Also, in attendance were Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago, ministers, national and state lawmakers, traditional rulers, and leading Islamic clerics. The funeral prayer, led by Maiduguri-based scholar Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Saleh,…

Bauchi Governor Presents N878.1bn 2026 Budget to State Assembly

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N878,152,907,900 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” the governor said the proposal is designed to strengthen financial reporting, boost revenue generation, and sustain ongoing development programmes. Mohammed said the fiscal plan is premised on an oil production estimate of 1.6 million barrels per day, a benchmark oil price of $68 per barrel, and an exchange rate of N1,440 to the…

Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi Takes Helm as CILT Nigeria’s 21st President, Outlines Vision

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Former FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has assumed office as the 21st President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria. He was inaugurated at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 27, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony featured the official swearing-in of the new Council Members. Following this, Dr. Oyeyemi unveiled his administration’s key strategic initiative, “Project 2027”. Project 2027 is primarily focused on securing a formal Act of Parliament. This legislative framework is intended to confer CILT…

EMPOWERMENT: Zulum Sponsors Youths For Degrees in Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, Others

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related disciplines. He gave the directive on Tuesday during a meeting at the Government House in Maiduguri when he received Mr Issac Balami, the founder of Issac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). According to Zulum, the selection process will prioritise indigent youths who demonstrate academic potential but lack the financial means to pursue such expensive courses of…

Akutah Recognized, Calls For Public Service Excellence as Judges Decry Media Trials

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Badagry Branch celebrated industry excellence by recognizing the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq. The recognition was a highlight of the branch’s 10th Annual Law Week, which also included the launch of the second edition of the Heritage Bar Journal on Thursday, November 27. While addressing attendees at the 10th Annual Law Week in Lagos, the visibly surprised Dr. Akutah stated that the recognition was entirely unanticipated. He affirmed that dedicated service ultimately speaks for itself, recalling his extensive years…