Prioritize devt of comprehensive healthcare policy, Reps tell FG

Prioritize devt of comprehensive healthcare policy, Reps tell FG

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to prioritize the development of a comprehensive healthcare policy that addresses the unique needs of Nigerians. This is as it tasked the government to increase funding for healthcare regulatory agencies in the country. The House Committee on Healthcare Services,made the appeal […]
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NSE partners Ghana Institution of Engineering to promote smart cities

NSE partners Ghana Institution of Engineering to promote smart cities

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Oguntala, FNSE, has emphasized the critical role of Engineering in developing smart cities and sustainable urban infrastructure. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 55th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), at the Mövenpick Ambassador […]

NTCA, CAPPA want FG to increase Tobacco Control Fund to N300m

NTCA, CAPPA want FG to increase Tobacco Control Fund to N300m

…as young people remain target for tobacco consumption By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS tobacco related deaths and diseases continue to sniff life out of Nigerians, the Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance, NTCA, and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to significantly increase the Tobacco Control Fund, TCF, […]

Why women shouldn’t be marginalized says WISCAR

Why women shouldn’t be marginalized says WISCAR

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Women in Successful Careers, WISCAR has called on all public institutions to uphold the principles of procedural justice in every case, no matter who is involved. In a statement, the Executive Secretary of WISCAR, Ekemini Akpakpan, said there should be adoption of deliberate policies that protect women in leadership from discrimination, harassment, […]

Ultimate Health HMO appoints 2 female directors

Ultimate Health HMO appoints 2 female directors

By Chioma Obinna The Board of Directors and the Shareholders of Ultimate Health Management Services (Health Maintenance Organisation have appointed two new directors, Tosin Adefeko and Bolajoko Abiola-Odunowo to its board to strengthen the capacity and the functionality of the Board in line with global Corporate Governance and Best Practice. According to a statement issued […]

Renewable energy: Turning agric waste into biofuel – Expert, Owolabi, reveals

Renewable energy: Turning agric waste into biofuel – Expert, Owolabi, reveals

By Olasunkanmi Akoni An expert, Mr. Yusuf Owolabi, a graduate from the University of Chester, United Kingdom, UK, has stressed the need to boost renewable energy in Nigeria by exploring the potential of biobutanol, a biofuel derived from agricultural waste. Owolabi noted that as the demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to rise, particularly in […]

Abuja resident fights municipal area council over illegal vehicle seizure, extortion

Abuja resident fights municipal area council over illegal vehicle seizure, extortion

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – An Abuja resident, Salimon Abdulhakeem Abiodun, has accused the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of unlawfully seizing his private vehicle and forcing him to pay ₦120,000 in levies over three years. He is questioning the council’s authority to impose daily and yearly ticketing fees, as well as mobile advertisement charges, […]

Commissioner Rabi seeks ties with NUJ, rally support for Kaduna Gov

Commissioner Rabi seeks ties with NUJ, rally support for Kaduna Gov

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Commissioner, Kaduna State Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya Rabi Salisu has sought close ties with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) towards promoting a more inclusive society and discouraging gender-based violence in the communities. Hajiya Rabi Salisu spoke when she hosted a combined Iftar( breaking of […]

Renewed Hope Initiative: NDE empowers trained beneficiaries in Oyo

Renewed Hope Initiative: NDE empowers trained beneficiaries in Oyo

Determined to reduce the menace of unemployment and promote economic development in the country, the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, has empowered the trained beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration. Speaking at the Resettlement/ Closing Ceremony for beneficiaries in Ibadan, Oyo State, the NDE Director General, Dr. […]