Maternal mortality: Addressing critical gaps in antenatal care in Nigeria
By CHERECHI NWABUEZE Maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high worldwide, with nearly 95 per cent of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these deaths are preventable, yet progress in addressing the issue has been slow. A groundbreaking study that I led has shed new light on the awareness and factors influencing the […]
CSO calls for democratic accountability, good governance
…condemns automatic ticketing system for former govs to Senate The Ethos of Omoluabi Vanguard (ETHOVAN), a leading civil society organization in Nigeria, has condemned the growing trend of former state governors securing automatic tickets to the Senate immediately after leaving office. Speaking at a press conference held at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos, the President […]
Steel Minister, int’l donors move to drive steel sector productivity
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, and international donor agencies, Tuesday, synergize to drive steel sector productivity. Audu speaking with representatives of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO, United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, Australian High Commission to Nigeria, and others at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, said the […]
Destalker bags honorary doctorate degree
The prestigious Estam University, Benin, has conferred to Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond, popularly known by his stage name Destalker with an Honorary Doctorate Degree. Destalker was conferred with the honorary Doctorate Degree during the Estam University Matriculation & Convocation Ceremony, with the theme “Adapting to a Changing World: The Role of Building Your Legacy,” This prestigious […]
Lewandowski’s penalty sends Barcelona top of La Liga
Barcelona secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Montjuïc, climbing to the top of La Liga in a match overshadowed by refereeing debates.
Lagos lawmakers demand investigation into DSS interference
Ogundipe stressed that the DSS’s presence infringed upon the legislature’s independence and directly attacked democratic governance.
Osimhen hits brace in Galatasaray’s win over Rizespor
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a match-winning performance for Galatasaray, leading them to a crucial 2-1 victory in the Turkish Super League on Monday.
‘MAKEMATION’: Firm to release Africa’s first feature film on AI in Lagos
Makemation, the first feature film out of Africa themed on artificial intelligence, is poised to make history as it prepares for its highly anticipated global release in Lagos, Nigeria this Easter.
Delta plane flips upside down in Toronto crash, eight wounded
A Delta Air Lines passenger jet crash landed at the Toronto airport on Monday, the airport authority said, flipping upside down and leaving at least eight people injured, according to local media.
Nasarawa Assembly suspends commissioner nominee’s screening over insubordination
Nasarawa House of Assembly has suspended the screening of Mr Yakubu Kwanta, a commissioner nominee and former commissioner for environment, for failure to appear before a committee to defend the ministry’s 2024 budget performance. Mr Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the Assembly, announced the suspension of Kwanta’s screening on Monday in Lafia. It came following a […]
Cardoso urges stronger economic ties with middle east
Meanwhile, during a panel discussion, Cardoso cited reforms in the financial markets that addressed distortions in the Nigerian foreign exchange market.
