PRESIDENT MOHAMMADU BUHARI SIGNS THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH BILL INTO LAW
Harmonised by the upper and lower chambers of the National Assembly in 2021 and signed on January 6, the Mental Health Act will replace the Lunacy Act of 1958, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to improve support for psychosocial well-being. The Act also supports the establishment of a Department of Mental Health Services […]
16-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN BECOMES GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER
Gbenga Ezekiel, a Nigerian senior secondary school student, entered the Guinness World Record for the most skips in a minute on one leg. The 16-year-old attends Ijapo High School in Akure, the Ondo State capital. With 265 skips, Ezekiel successfully broke Rasel Islam of Bangladesh’s previous Guinness World Record of 262 skips in a minute. […]
NIGERIA LAUNCHES $618 MILLION TECH FUND FOR YOUNG INVESTORS
Nigeria launched a $618 million tech fund under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) to support tech and creative sectors for young investors who struggle to raise capital in Africa’s largest economy. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo launched the $618 million fund in Abuja on March 14. iDICE, which is targeted towards 15 to […]
IJEOMA AKUNYILI ANNOUNCED AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF A US HOSPITAL
The Jersey City Medical Center, has announced Dr Ijeoma Akunyili, daughter of Late Dora Akunyili (Former Director General of NAFDAC) as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). It is said that this makes her the first Nigerian to become a CMO in the USA. Dr Akunyili has previously served as the Chair of Emergency Medicine […]
GERMANY HANDS OVER 20 LOOTED BENIN BRONZES TO NIGERIA
Germany has handed over 20 “Benin Bronzes” from its museums to Nigeria, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday, December 20th. Earlier this year, Germany signed a declaration with Nigeria to release all 1,130 “Benin Bronzes”. The term “Benin Bronze” refers to thousands of metal sculptures, plaques and carvings made between the 15th and […]
14-YEAR-OLD FATIMA ADAMU WINS 7 INTERNATIONAL MEDALS IN MATHEMATICS
Fatima Adamu Maikusa of Gombe State recently won 7 international medals in Mathematics. At the age of 9, she won a medal at The American Mathematics Competition (AMC 08). She has won other medals at The International Education Mathematics Competition in Jakarta, Inddonesia; The International Math Challenge in Bangkok, Thailand; The Kangorou Sans Frontiers (KSF) […]
PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AWARDED A NIGERIAN POLICE OFFICER
President Muhammadu Buhari awarded Superintendent Daniel Itse Amah of the Nigeria Police Force “The Public Service Integrity Award 2022” for rejecting the sum of $200,000 offered to him as a bribe to drop an armed robbery case. He followed up with the investigations until the culprits ere prosecuted. We hope other officers emulate this act […]
US GRANTS ASYLUM TO 12-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN CHESS PRODIGY AND HIS FAMILY
A chess prodigy, Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi and his family, who left Nigeria in 2017 in search of greener pastures, have officially been granted asylum in the US. Tani, now 12, came into the limelight at just 8 years old, when he defeated 73 of the best chess players in his age group in New York […]
EiE’s 12TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY, FOOTPRINTS BOOK LAUNCH AND PRE-ELECTION AUCTION
EiE Nigeria launched its book – Footprints: Past, Present, Future on Monday, December 12, 2022 (12-12-2022). The book reflects on EiE’s journey through the eyes of its founders, friends and partners. There are 47 contributors and the foreword is written by Dr. Christopher Kolade. The contributors are quite varied – from 2Baba to Aisha Oyebode […]
A NIGERIAN MUM, VIRTUE OBORO, DESIGNS A SOLAR-POWERED CRIB THAT PUTS AN END TO BABY JAUNDICE
Oboro had a traumatic experience when her son, Tombra, was diagnosed with jaundice disease in 2015. This inspired her to provide a solution that can reduce the risk associated with the disease. In her interview with CNN, Oboro stated, “I felt like some of the things I experienced could have been avoided,” she said. “I […]