Plateau News

Two weeks after he was named minister designated by Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, former Plateau state governor Simon Lalong has been appointed as the minister of labour and employment. According to the labour ministry website, Mr Lalong will be responsible for the following in his role: development and promotion of productive employment policies and programmes …

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The Story: Ponfa Miri Foundation, in line with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs), is organising an SDGs festival in Plateau state with the theme; “restoring peace and development”.  The event is proposed to take place in October 2023. Why it matters: According to Ponfa Miri, founder of the Ponfa Miri Foundation and Chief …

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  Last Friday, the Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang swore in his newly appointed commissioners, this comes after the nominees undergo thorough screening by the Plateau state house of Assembly.  Mutfwang stated during the swearing-in/Oath taking ceremony that the choice of members of his cabinet has not been funny to him and sort for the …

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The creative industry is emerging as a promising catalyst for regional economic growth, attracting significant attention worldwide.  Countries are increasingly embracing this new industrial classification and actively promoting cultural creation activities as a means to explore fresh avenues for regional development. Henry Mafolou, Executive Director of the Jos Film Initiative, convened the timely event titled …

The Plateau State’s Creative Landscape Needs A Revival, Experts say.  Read More »

The News: nHub in collaboration with the Innovation Support Network Hubs (ISN Hubs), on Thursday, August 3, hosted the Plateau State meet-up, an event geared toward creating a platform for Hubs and other ecosystem stakeholders to share. experiences. network, learn and collaborate to drive innovation in Plateau State. Why it matters:  “Hubs are critical to …

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The claim: News has been circulating on social media platforms,and blog posts claiming that President Tinubu has issued a ban on the increment of tuition fees in Nigerian universities. What We Know: Following the announcement of proposed increment of tuition fees for undergraduate students in University of Lagos and University of Jos, This has been …

FACT CHECK: Did Tinubu ban tuition fee increment in Nigerian universities? Read More »

The news In a bid to educate and empower the community on sexual and reproductive health, the Michaels Oasis Foundation, recently launched a campaign in Mangu local government area, Plateau state. The event brought together community members, health professionals, and stakeholders in a concerted effort to tackle prevailing issues related to sexual and reproductive health …

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The News: To tackle the escalating plastic waste crisis and combat the devastating impact of climate change, the Wind Summit has emerged as a beacon of hope.  Powered by the Planetter Alliance, an initiative of the Captain Planet Foundation, with Climrenew as local implementing partner, organised a one-day training for young climate change Activists in …

Planeteer Alliance Trains Climate Activists in Nigeria on Plastic Waste Sustainability Read More »

Two weeks after its suspension by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) due to safety concerns, Max Air has resumed domestic flight operations in Nigeria. “Max Air Limited is pleased to announce the resumption of domestic flight operations from Sunday, July 30, 2023, following a temporary suspension due to safety concerns,” the airline said in …

Max Air Resumes Domestic Flight Operations, Yet to Commence in Jos Read More »

The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang announced a series of groundbreaking appointments to its cabinet, bringing together a diverse group of influential personalities from various fields. Among the notable names are former Nigerian football captain Mikel Obi and renowned rapper MI Abaga, who are set to lend their expertise to drive positive change in …

Plateau Governor Appoints Mikel Obi and M.I Abaga as Honorary advisers, alongside others. Read More »

In a move aimed at transforming Plateau State’s transportation landscape, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has unveiled a vision to upgrade the Yakubu Gowon Airport to an international level. With the potential to transform the region’s connectivity and unlock an abundance of economic opportunities, this project promises to position Plateau State as a vibrant hub for global …

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By Roselyn Yusuf The news: The announcement of the increase in school fees in the University of Jos was met with strong opposition from the Student Union Government (SUG) and the student body. According to a statement by the University of Jos (UNIJOS) Student Union Government (SUG), on Friday, July 27, the university management has …

No School charges increment will be accepted – Unijos SUG Read More »

The news: On Saturday, Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) paid the operational visit to the Operation Safe Haven Setup in Mangu, Plateau state to flag off of “Operation Hakorin Damisa IV” to tackle the security challenges in the local government. Hakorin Damisa means “Tiger’s teeth”.  During the visit, he …

Nigerian Army Chief launches “Operation Hakorin Damisa IV” to curb killings in Mangu Read More »