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vanguardngr.com > 2026 > 03 > zamfara-unicef-launch-polio-immunisation-campaign-targeting-1-4m-children > amp

Zamfara, UNICEF launch polio immunisation campaign targeting 1.4m children

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (344+ words) By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU " The Zamfara State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a fresh immunisation campaign targeting 1.4 million children across the state to protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly polio. Speaking during a media briefing in Gusau,…...

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vanguardngr.com > 2026 > 02 > university-parents-students-want-acceptance-fee-parent-forum-charges-others-stopped

University: Parents, students want Acceptance Fee, Parent Forum charges, others stopped

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (286+ words) Parents and students are'expressing outrage over the demands for miscellaneous fees by tertiary institutions in the country, some of which they describe as appalling. They view such extra charges as a way of collecting tuition fee through the back door,…...

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vanguardngr.com > 2026 > 02 > preparing-globally-ready-doctors-sgu-shares-what-uk-clinical-rotations-offer-medical-students

Preparing globally ready doctors: SGU shares what UK clinical rotations offer medical students

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (229+ words) Clinical rotations represent a pivotal stage in medical education, where theoretical learning is tested in real clinical settings. For African medical students aspiring to build international careers, particularly in healthcare systems such as the UK or the US, the choice…...

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vanguardngr.com > 2026 > 02 > bramble-network-leads-nationwide-dialogue-on-youth-driven-education-reform

Bramble Network leads nationwide dialogue on youth-driven education reform

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (653+ words) In commemoration of the International Day of Education, Bramble Network convened a multi-city stakeholders" dialogue across Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Ondo and Niger states, advancing conversations around the United Nations" theme: "The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education." kicking off in Ibadan…...

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vanguardngr.com > 2026 > 02 > disability-advocates-urge-govt-to-fund-inclusive-schools-therapy-family-support-nationwide

Disability: Advocates urge Govt to fund inclusive schools, therapy, Family support nationwide

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (703+ words) Education and disability advocates to have called on the Federal Government to urgently fund inclusive schools, expand therapy services, and provide robust support for families of children with special needs. They made the appeal at the 2026 Special Educational Needs and…...

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vanguardngr.com > 2026 > 02 > serenimind-spurs-digital-innovation-for-african-youth-mental-wellness

SereniMind spurs digital innovation for African youth mental wellness

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (241+ words) Towards boosting cancer care and dispelling common myths and misconceptions that fuel poor outcomes among cancer patients in Nigeria, a group of Nigerian medical researchers have called for the formal training and integration of chaplains into Nigeria's healthcare system. The…...