FG exempts tertiary institutions from IPPIS
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday, approved the removal of universities and other tertiary institutions in the country from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information Systems, IPPIS, allowing the schools to deal with the salary issues of their staff internally.
Don wants traditional healers included in Nigeria’s healthcare system
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta As Nigeria battles for ways to fight mental health-related issues, a Babcock University Don, Prof. Titilayo Oyenihun Aderibigbe has advocated for a holistic approach to mental health healing through the incorporation of traditional healthcare healers. Aderibigbe said the incorporation of traditional health healers into the psychiatric system of curing the mentally […]
Water Me, Fiyin Koko’s exhibition @ Yenwa Gallery begs
A solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Fiyin Koko, titled “Water Me” which opened last Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Yenwa Gallery, Muri Okunola, Victoria Island, Lagos, is expected to run till January 7, 2024, according to the artist who spoke with Vanguard.
COP28: Tinubu’s hypocrisy on climate change, By Olu Fasan
But leaving aside Nigeria’s mushrooming presence, what pledges did Tinubu’s government make at COP28?
Achieving extreme health is possible – Awosika, Iwosan Wellness
Iwosan Wellness Centre, an experiential haven for holistic well-being, recently celebrated its grand launch in Victoria Island Lagos, marking a milestone in the advancement of preventive health and lifestyle enhancement in Nigeria. The event featured a high-profile gathering of captains of industry, renowned medical experts, celebrity media influencers, and members of the press. Attendees participated […]
Nigerian diaspora groups split over veracity of 2023 elections
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Nigeria Diaspora groups in Europe and America are divided over the veracity or otherwise of the 2023 general elections. The members of a group, Nigerian Diaspora Communities in Europe and America (NDCEA) have therefore, resolved to hold a review meeting to assess the conduct of the elections under the leadership of the […]
Don’t seek parochial gains out of Tudun-Biri incident- Group cautions
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kadina – The Kaduna State Patriot and Good Governance Forum, has called on citizens of Kaduna state and Nigerians in general to unite over the Tudun Biri error bombing by the Nigerian Army and find a way to support the victims rather than seek parochial gains. The group took a swipe at […]
Over 50 % of health budget judiciously spent in Kaduna – Commissioner
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna- The Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Umma K. Ahmed, has said that to reaffirm their commitment to the Abuja Declaration, Kaduna State not only met the 15 percent benchmark but ensured over 50 per cent of the health budget is judiciously spent. Aboki spoke at a 1-Day Public Policy Dialogue to […]
Lagos enrols 923,000 in Ilers-Eko health insurance scheme — Zamba
Lagos State Government has announced the enrollment of approximately 923,000 residents into the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, popularly known as Ilera-Eko, since inception.
Succour for TB patients as US, ASR Africa deliver $0.5m DOTS centres in Nigeria
TOWARDS mitigating the huge burden of tuberculosis in in Nigeria, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, ASR Africa, in partnership with the United States government Agency for International Development, USAID, have renovated 10 Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) centres in identified Primary Health Care centres across seven states in the country.
Nimi Izulu’s art exhibition: Fusion of Afrobeat
“Shege Sapa” is a compelling exploration of the multifaced struggles faced by ordinary citizens during the pandemic, the EndSARS protest, and the 2023 general election
Experts’ views on “Ownership of proceeds of corruption in international law”
Focusing on victims of corruption, the book argues that victim-states’ populations ought to be empowered to pursue grand corruption and asset recovery actions against their governments.
NANS hails FG for exempting tertiary institutions from IPPIS
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has commended the Federal Government for exempting tertiary institutions owned by it from the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System, IPPIS.
Betta Edu: Why President Tinubu prioritises senior citizens rights
Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s determination to accord dignity to senior citizens by giving them a new lease of life in line with the Renewed Hope Mandate.
Why women’s health should be prioritised in Nigeria – Expert
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to contribute to the advancement of public health, One Wellness Center, has said that, it is saddled with the responsibility of prioritising women’s health by providing comprehensive gynecological care that addresses the specific needs of women at every stage of life. Speaking on the essence of establishing the […]
Hope rekindles for children with gastrointestinal disorders — EKE
A Paediatric Gastroenterologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu, Prof. Christopher Eke has asserted that evolving technological breakthrough in medical sciences, particularly in endoscopy, would guarantee survival of children with such disorders.
