The federal government, yesterday, launched a Fistula Free Program developed by the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA with a view to improving maternal health in the country.

Governors from the Southern part of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, yesterday called for the consideration of the ability of each state to pay the new minimum wage.

By Chris Onuoha His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Michael Odunayo Ajayi, JP. Arowotawaya II, the revered Elerinmo of Erinmo Kingdom in Osun State will be marking a 10th year on the throne anniversary, scheduled to hold in August, 2024. The much publicised and awaited week long anniversary which kicks off on Monday August 5 to […]

IT was different 16 years ago. Very different. At that time, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was relatively new and walking where angels feared to tread. That was unusual for a government institution, especially a law enforcement agency.  So unusual that one of Nigeria’s most courageous social crusaders, Gani Fawehinmi, a thorn in government’s […]

nternational Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, has said that it is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate change.

By Goodluck Olorunfemi In the complex and dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, few individuals have made a profound impact and exhibited transformative leadership like Hon. Leke Abejide, the distinguished representative of the Yagba East/West/Mopamuro constituency in the 10th National Assembly. A retrospective analysis of his journey to the 9th Assembly reveals a remarkable display of […]

EARLIER in the week, there were reports of massive protests in Kenya, an East African country. The protests were actually not new, having begun in 2023, in reaction to bids by the government of Kenya to raise taxes. According to the 24-hour English news channel, Al Jazeera, the protests signify a major shift in Kenya, where, previously, […]

It is so perturbing that Nigeria has been able to prosecute only 300 out of more than 50,000 jihadist terror suspects. The confirmation of this figure by the Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, NARC, retired Major General Garba Wahab, at a round table discussion forum in Abuja recently, put it beyond fiction. […]

Stanbic IBTC Bank has said that its home loan solution offers hope in bridging the 2.3 million housing gap in Lagos.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart and former media aide to the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Mr. Paul Tion has joined the race for the PDP Chairmanship position in Makurdi Local Government, LG, in the coming party congresses by picking his nomination form. Mr. Tion who served as the Senior […]