The Federal Government has approved the replacement of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) iconic khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of a comprehensive reform aimed at modernising the 53-year-old national service scheme and promoting indigenous industries. The announcement followed the approval of a broad reform package by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), with the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, saying the changes are designed to reposition the NYSC into a skills-driven, productivity-focused institution that aligns with the Federal Government’s economic agenda. According to the minister, the adoption of Adire is intended to encourage the use of locally made products, strengthen Nigeria’s textile industry and create...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with private and independent health research institutions to tackle existing diseases and prevent future outbreaks in the country. The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jide Idris, made the remark during a high-level technical visit to the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust in Kano on Wednesday. He said the NCDC would deepen collaboration with the KIRCT and other independent and private health research institutions with a view to improving Nigeria’s health security. “We are also pushing for more collaborations with various state governments to support them in detecting and controlling factors that could...

The Federal Government has approved the replacement of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) iconic khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of a...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with private and independent health research institutions to tackle existing diseases and prevent future...