Sunday, July 5, 2026

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

April 20, 2026

FG urges farmers to leverage climate forecasts to boost yields 

He said the seasonal prediction should serve as an early warning tool for farmers.

Abubakar Kyari
December 18, 2024

Gov Yusuf uses N1.6 billion to upgrade slaughterhouses in Kano

The Kano government has spent N1.6 billion on upgrading slaughterhouses in 20 local government areas.

Kaduna slaughterhouse; Kano governor
December 14, 2024

Yobe wins $500,000 for excellence in primary healthcare service delivery

Mr Gubana credited the success to the dedication of Governor Mala Buni towards healthcare service delivery.

Yobe wins $500,000 for excellence in primary healthcare service delivery (Credit: NAN)
September 27, 2024

Gates foundation pledges $.6 million for Borno flood victims

The donation was announced when Vice-President Kashim Shettima met with the foundation’s officials.

September 17, 2024

Gates Foundation seeks increased global health financing against malnutrition

According to Mr Gates, malnutrition is the world’s worst child health crisis, and climate change is only making it worse.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
September 4, 2024

Nigeria gets highest financial aid in Africa, Bill Gates says 

“We spend a lot in Asia. But we spend even more in Africa. The country we spend the most in Africa is Nigeria,” said Bill Gates.

Bill Gates
November 15, 2023

Education, skills development will address poverty, hunger in Nigeria: Shettima

He added that the partnership would pave the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future for the nation.

Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima
August 31, 2023

FG pledges urgent assistance for 16 million Nigerians affected by humanitarian crises

The minister also said the federal government would establish a Presidential Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund.

Betta Edu (Credit: Betta Edu)
July 29, 2023

Kano govt. kicks off polio vaccination

This is contained in a statement issued by the press secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Shauibu, on Saturday in Kano.

Governor Abba Yusuf
January 17, 2023

Gates Foundation to tackle poverty with $8.3 billion in 2023

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $8.3 billion to fight poverty, disease, and inequity in 2023.