Samuel Onuigbo inaugurated GLOBE Legislators President at UK Parliament
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Former Nigerian lawmaker and climate advocate, Chief Samuel Onuigbo, has been inaugurated as President of GLOBE Legislators at the United Kingdom Parliament, a development that further strengthens Nigeria’s profile in global climate governance. The inauguration took place during the 2026 London Climate Action Week and brought together parliamentarians, policymakers, development partners […]
How low universal health coverage aggravates poverty in Nigeria – Expert
….Decries 6% budgetary allocation to health By Adesina Wahab Former President of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, SOGON, Prof. Oluwarotimi Akinola, has said poor Universal Health Coverage, UHC, in the country is aggravating poverty, as only about 10 percent of the population has access to UHC. According to him, a country with […]
Experts seek greater investment in teacher training, resilient schools
Education stakeholders have called for greater investment in teacher training, resilient learning systems and stronger partnerships to improve access to quality education for children living in Nigeria’s informal settlements. The call was made at the Lagos Informal Settlement Education Improvement Programme (LISEIP) 2026, organised by Youth Advocate for Change (YAFC) with the theme: “Future-Ready Teachers […]
Aberdeen to host West African energy delegation in strategic partnership drive
By Folarin Kehinde Aberdeenshire-based business analyst George Okoroma has partnered with the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) to lead a high-level delegation of West African energy executives to Scotland, in a move aimed at strengthening energy cooperation and investment between the two regions. The four-day trade mission, scheduled for September 1–4, 2026, will bring together […]
IYC Poll: NECOM Adviser calls for postponement, seeks review of delegate process
…Appeals to Diri, Ijaw leaders to intervene By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — An advisory member of the National Electoral Committee (NECOM) for the 2026 election of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Comrade Bristol Alagbariya, has called for the postponement of Saturday’s election to allow concerns over the delegate nomination process to be addressed. […]
FRCN turns to Gov Idris to rescue fading broadcast giant
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, has appealed to Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, to support the revival of Radio Nigeria Kaduna Station. This comes as the corporation’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muhammad Bulama, commended the administration’s remarkable strides in security, education, healthcare, agriculture and other key sectors. […]
