…known as Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja, was implemented in partnership with the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat and reached underserved communities across the territory's six area councils. The project concluded with a ceremony at the Bwari Area Council Stadium, where beneficiaries received LPG cylind…

…headquarters on Iju Road and featured seminars, prayer sessions, a men’s forum and free health screenings aimed at equipping men to navigate economic and social challenges. Speaking at the event, the National President of the fellowship, Deacon Bola Showumi, urged Christians to obey the biblical injunction to pray for…

…the hospital’s advice that he would require hospitalisation in view of his failing health, officials of the ICPC insisted on returning him into custody. Protests by his personal physician and his wife led to scuffles during which his wife was assaulted and the doctor subsequently arrested," Abdullahi alleged. The oppos…

…harm from bleaching. "We cannot address skin bleaching without addressing the mental health crisis underneath it. "These women are not vain. Many of them are in pain," noted Goriola, a First-Class Honours graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, where she was the 2016 best graduating student in the Depar…

…to him, the Bank has investments across trade, agricultural processing, value chain and healthcare. He specifically informed President Tinubu of the bank's efforts to reverse health tourism on the continent, highlighting that the Bank had invested between 15 and 20 billion dollars in the Nigerian economy over the last…

…Fossetic Ingénierie et Telluriq — représentaient des secteurs allant de la fintech et la healthtech à la cybersécurité. Plusieurs fondateurs ont pitché devant une salle d’investisseurs internationaux immédiatement après le lancement, offrant un aperçu en direct du pipeline que le fonds est conçu pour servir. L’événemen…

…sufficient cloud infrastructure is in place, government agencies, telecom operators, healthcare providers, and manufacturers could all leverage the same ecosystem. “Financial services is the wedge,” Agogbua said. “Government, telecoms, healthcare, education, and manufacturing follow.” Can Lagos carry the country’s paym…

…came through. Once the blocked account had been funded, he bought the mandatory health insurance required for a German student visa, submitted proof of funds alongside his admission documents, and received approval to leave. Robert landed in Germany in 2018. Nothing about the move felt familiar. He had left behind fami…

Stakeholders in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England,…

…College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals, declining service delivery, and deepening pressures on already overstretched hospitals. The position was made at a press conference held at the…

…tax introduced in 2023, and government fiscal policies promoting local production of healthcare products, which reduced import duty and VAT collections on medical imports. He also cited the presidential initiative on compressed natural gas, CNG, and electric vehicles, which reduced revenue from imports, as well as the…

…Kenya's Angeline Ochieng received an honourable mention for her reporting on maternal health. Announcing the winners, ICFJ said the awards recognised journalism that helped broaden understanding of Africa's diverse experiences, particularly stories focusing on women, youth, arts, culture, heritage and sports. Muhammad…

…services in Nigeria. The specialists argued that physiotherapy is a highly specialised healthcare profession that requires comprehensive university-level training to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments and disabilities. They cautioned that creating lower-level cadres without clearly defined…

…serious environmental and resource challenges," he added. In her remarks, the Director, Health, Safety and Environment, HBM Nigeria Plc, Rachel Ezembakwe, stressed that worker safety, design efficiency, and end-user well-being must be central to infrastructure development, noting that sustainable cities cannot be achie…

…and promote community service by supporting initiatives that improve education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and youth empowerment. "If these priorities are pursued with commitment and consistency, APBN will continue to grow as a respected voice in national development and a model for professional excellenc…

…Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has announced plans to convene political leaders, healthcare policymakers, regulators and pharmaceutical experts at its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, Unity 2026, with a renewed push to expand healthcare access, strengthen Nigeria’s health system and accelerate universal…

…month of delay leaves world less safeBy Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday issued a fresh warning that the world remains dangerously exposed to future disease outbreaks, urging countries to put aside differences and conclude negotiations on the lan…

Praise Ifenna Okwuba, a data scientist working at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, has emphasized the growing role AI-powered diagnostics are expected to play in the future of healthcare, particularly in improving diagnostic accuracy and supporting better patient care. As artificial intellige…

…at the beginning, it creates barriers that exclude millions of Nigerians from education, healthcare, transportation, employment and other essential services," he said. Also speaking, the project's Technical Consultant, Mrs Modinat Tijani, said accessibility extended beyond wheelchair ramps to include facilities such as…

…directional signage remained in place on a floor occupied by the Federal Ministry of Health, directing visitors to the council’s purported office. The Federal Secretariat houses several ministries, departments and agencies, making it the administrative hub of the Federal Civil Service. The lingering signage has further…

…for transportation, public utilities, agriculture, infrastructure and public health. The weather agency asserted that the heavy rainfall could "trigger localized flooding, resulting in traffic gridlock, road closures and disruptions to transportation." The agency also cautioned that "temporary power and telecommunicati…

…check-up programme sponsored by the ministry as part of its commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the people. He expressed optimism that the conference would inspire participants to embrace education, wisdom and godly principles as tools for personal growth, family development and national transformation.

…portfolio under Tinubu has been concentrated largely in economic reforms, education, healthcare, agriculture, energy, digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and social protection. The single largest approval came in June 2024, when the World Bank approved a $2.25bn financing package comprising the $1.5bn Nigeria R…

…its strategic importance to the country. "When COVID-19 placed enormous pressure on our healthcare system, it was not only permanent government workers who answered the call. Hundreds of NYSC doctors, nurses, pharmacists and laboratory scientists stood on the frontlines in isolation centres and public hospitals across…

…in Qatar, said: "I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more." Queiroz urged Ghana to push forward in the future, saying, "The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch." The former Real Madrid coach and Manchester Un…