…mobilisation would enable the government to increase investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education and other sectors that drive job creation, improve human capital and reduce poverty over the long term. The remarks come as the World Bank recently unveiled a new six-year Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria,…
…disruption of hospital activities or industrial actions capable of jeopardising healthcare services. Management also expressed concern over recent actions by some labour leaders, including disruptions to clinical services, warning that such actions could endanger patients. “The welfare of patients must remain paramount…
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…equipment before nightfall. Families relied on torchlights and battery lamps. In the health centre, emergency cases were sometimes handled under dim improvised lighting. For generations, this was simply how life in Ajuye worked. Today, the town glows. From a distance, the light is the first thing visitors notice. "Peop…
…in Alausa, Ikeja, where she also challenged a recent report by the Federal Ministry of Health, which ranked Lagos as the state with the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria. Animashaun described the state's procurement of HIV medicines as a landmark step towards reducing dependence on international donors an…
…reconstruction of Ejigbo-Iwo Road and commence work immediately on the newly approved health centre for the community. The governor gave the assurance in Ejigbo on Thursday, where three projects executed by the government were formally inaugurated by the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode. In a statement signed b…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the recent Hantavirus outbreak over.The declaration was made after the final person exposed aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius completed quarantine, tested negative, and returned home.Speaking during an online briefing on Thursday, WHO Director-General Dr Tedro…
…patient safety and sustain reforms aimed at deepening public confidence in the country's healthcare system. Ofili gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving the leadership of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria and elders of the profession during a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. According…
…out of essential services as digital identity becomes increasingly central to accessing healthcare, financial services, and government social programmes. By embedding stronger privacy protections and expanding identity access for underserved populations, the Act lays the legal foundation for a more secure and inclusive…
…reforms, increased funding and stronger collaboration to address Nigeria's growing healthcare challenges. The retreat brought together the university management, former provosts, directors of research institutes, medical researchers, policymakers, development partners and alumni to chart a new direction for the institu…
Nigeria’s public institutions exist to deliver education, healthcare, infrastructure, and essential services to millions of people. When talented young people consistently choose to build their careers elsewhere, those institutions lose something they cannot easily replace: fresh thinking, high expectations, and the en…
…of prudential standards across Nigeria's financial sector as it seeks to improve the health of licensed financial institutions. Microfinance banks play a critical role in extending financial services to low-income households, microenterprises and small businesses. However, institutions that fail to meet regulatory requ…
…their academic background and career pathway. “These streams will include agriculture, health, education, technology, law, public service, infrastructure, the green economy, enterprise, the creative economy, and paramilitary/security service. “Every corps member must leave NYSC better prepared for work, enterprise and…
…establishment of the world's largest education and social security systems, and expanded healthcare and pension coverage. The ambassador also said the Party had maintained its vitality through rigorous self-governance and anti-corruption efforts while continuing to develop new governance theories, including President X…
Governor Abiodun's recent commissioning of the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State's healthcare system-one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions
…1,028 people died of heat-related issues during the heatwave, the public Carlos III Health Institute said. The figure was more than double the 407 deaths that were attributed to heat in June 2025, Spain's hottest June since records started being kept, according to the national weather agency Aemet. The first six months…
…Across the community, crumbling school buildings, dilapidated roads, poorly equipped health facilities and worsening insecurity tell a clear story of abandonment and broken promises. Recently, frustration boiled over when hundreds of youths staged a protest, demanding urgent government intervention and warning that pol…
…we work, learn, communicate, make decisions, and build businesses," Bello said. "From healthcare and finance to education, government and entrepreneurship, AI is creating incredible opportunities for innovation and growth." PhD Researcher and Co-founder of Tech Derby, Joseph Origbo, said technological progress alone wo…
…the agency warned that micronutrient deficiencies remain a silent but serious public health threat to millions of Nigerians. Edwards said the agency and its partners were strengthening surveillance, market monitoring and industry collaboration to ensure Nigerians consume adequately fortified foods. "The whole idea is t…
…sector." The NLC argued that genuine deregulation can only exist where there is healthy competition, transparency and effective regulation, not where a few dominant players are allowed to dictate prices without regard to prevailing market realities. "How can anyone claim that the sector has been deregulated without fir…
…blocked drainage channels and waterways could worsen flooding and pose serious public health risks. The residents said the situation is particularly severe at Ologede, where refuse allegedly dumped by traders and waste handlers from the Ikole Central Market has obstructed drainage channels and waterways. Prince Oluwole…
…across Africa. These founders are building real businesses, from agriculture to fintech, healthcare to clean energy. They are creating jobs, solving problems, and shaping the continent's future. Meet the builders defining Africa today. Explore the full list and be inspired! Find out more here! This week, Tala announced…
…through massive road construction, improved security, and investment in electricity and healthcare. As an opposition leader, what is your honest assessment of the administration's performance? I think the Imo State government has done well in some areas, and there's still room for improvement in several other areas. In…
As conversations around maternal health, emotional wellbeing, and women's holistic care continue to gain attention globally, a birth support advocate, Osunlolu Abimbola is using her expertise as a certified doula (a non-medical professional trained to provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to…
…democratic space, and strengthen the hands of those already in power. This is not how a healthy democracy functions," the statement read. The opposition party further alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu had created conditions that undermine fair political competition by failing to guarantee institu…