Health financing: Commissioners’ forum moves against AIDS, TB, malaria
As Nigeria faces evolving health challenges in the wake of funding cuts by international agencies, the Nigeria Health Commissioners’ Forum has reaffirmed the commitment of state governments to closing critical funding gaps in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (ATM).
1,000 youths benefit from Jobberman career development training in Yola
By Etop Ekanem No fewer than 1,000 youths have participated in a comprehensive one-day career and business development training organised by Jobberman Nigeria in partnership with Mastercard Foundation in Yola, Adamawa State capital. The training, which attracted participants aged 18-35, saw significant representation from nursing mothers, young women, and people living with disabilities—comprising approximately 75% […]
ECOWAS Parliament calls for stronger digital education policy, regional data sovereignty
— as Lawmakers adopt key recommendations, urge follow-up on past resolutions By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Lawmakers at the ECOWAS Parliament have adopted a series of far-reaching recommendations aimed at deepening digital education reforms across West Africa, while also calling for urgent steps to safeguard the region’s digital sovereignty. The resolutions were part of the Conclusions […]
Lagos tenancy bill passes second reading
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Lagos State House of Assembly during plenary, has taken a step towards improving the landlord-tenant relationship as the Lagos State Tenancy Bill scales through second reading. The bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Regulate the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in Lagos State Including the Procedure for the Recovery of […]
Qingdao: A city of wine, tea, leisure and high-tech, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
My recent visit to China, which I wrote about in this column two weeks ago (See China and live), opened my eyes as to what it takes to build strong nations. I have been privileged to travel to many countries globally, and in terms of development, China takes the cake. While here in Nigeria we continue […]
Gov Abiodun calls for reliable data to combat climate change impact
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has called for continued efforts in prioritizing the role of laboratory scientists and public analysts in addressing climate change for food security in Nigeria.
