By Muhammad Nasir In a significant step toward advancing family planning initiatives, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Sokoto State Government jointly unveiled the
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Gates Foundation tasks FG on investment in digital infrastructure
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for more investment in digital infrastructure by the Federal Government. Mr Rodger Voorhies, the
FG urges global collaboration to tackle open defecation crisis
By Abigail Joshua and Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Thursday called for collective action and partnerships to address the escalating challenge of open defecation,
WHO seeks strategic healthcare collaboration with Nigeria
WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, By Abujah Racheal The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the pivotal role of collaborative strategies in
Senate confirms Aminu Maida as Executive Vice Chairman NCC
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This
Stakeholders laud INEC for conducting credible off circle election in Kogi
By Dorcas Jonah Some political stakeholders in Kogi have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for a peaceful conduct of Saturday’s
Lions Club International President inaugurates modern facilities in Nigeria
Dr Patti Hill, Worldwide President of Lions Club International visit to Nigeria By Yusuf Yunus A non-governmental organisation, the Lions Club International, has commissioned some
Monetary policy stance, money market reforms yielding desired economic impact – CBN
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has expressed optimism that its monetary policy initiatives are yielding the desired results. The bank’s Director,
Diabetic patients urge FG to provide free drugs
By Ibrahim Kado Some diabetic patients in Adamawa have appealed to the Federal Government to provide free drugs for them to ease their hardship like
IMF, University of Oxford inaugurate platform to monitor trade disruptions to maritime trade
By Okeoghene Akubuike The International Monetary Fund(IMF) and the University of Oxford have inaugurated “PortWatch ” Platform to monitor and simulate trade disruptions to maritime
Ikorodu LG, LASHMA provide free medical care to vulnerable residents
By Adepote ArowojobeIkorodu Local Government (LG) in conjunction with Lagos State Health Management Agency(LASHMA), on Wednesday provided free medical care to vulnerable residents in Ikorodu,
Sugar tax: Private sector stakeholders rally support for food, beverage industry
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders in the food and beverage industry have urged the Federal Government to disregard any campaign aimed at increasing current Sugar-Sweetened (SSB)
Africa needs more researchers to tackle poverty, other challenges – Experts
By Grace Alegba Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Board Chairman, African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) says the continent needs more researchers to tackle the issue of poverty
I-G urges police officers to be change agents
By Moses Omorogieva The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has enjoined the officers and men of the force to be agents of change
Saheed Osupa, others bag Bachelor’s degrees at UI
By Ibukun Emiola The University of Ibadan (UI) has awarded Bachelor’s Degree to popular a Fuji musician Saheed Osupa and other students who satisfied its