Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millions

Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millions

By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) received a boost with the official introduction of the Group, Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Product (GIFSHIP), a scheme designed to extend affordable healthcare to millions of Nigerians in the informal sector and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At the formal launch in Lagos, […]
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Itsekiri Day Cultural Festival holds in UK

Itsekiri Day Cultural Festival holds in UK

Central London was transformed into a dazzling arena of cultural heritage as the Itsekiri community in the United Kingdom gathered for the spectacular Itsekiri Day 2026 festival.

Why NiMet unions should end frequent strike threat

Why NiMet unions should end frequent strike threat

By Al-Bashir Wakili Abubakar Labour rights remain fundamental and must be protected. At the same time, institutions that provide essential public services have a duty to operate reliably for the benefit of Nigeria’s more than 225 million citizens. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) plays a critical role in aviation safety, maritime navigation, disaster preparedness and […]

AACCF unveils SISI in TECH initiative

AACCF unveils SISI in TECH initiative

The Adeola Azeez Community Care Foundation (AACCF), in partnership with Data Science Nigeria, Uzemi Empowerment Initiative, and Tech Talent Academy, has successfully trained and empowered 120 female undergraduates in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Skills through the maiden edition of its flagship SISI in TECH Initiative.

What really happens in first 5 minutes of an emergency?

What really happens in first 5 minutes of an emergency?

By Sola Ogundipe If the person sitting next to you collapsed right now – in your office, church, or home – and it is a cardiac arrest, they are unlikely to survive. Not because medical help doesn’t exist, but because you will waste the next five minutes not knowing what to do. The gap between […]

I want to lift people with my music – Teedollz

I want to lift people with my music – Teedollz

Nigerian-born singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Emmanuel Pius, popularly known as Teedollz, is carving out a growing profile on the UK music scene while based in Hereford.

Revitalised PHCs deliver care to 1m Nigerians — PSHAN

Revitalised PHCs deliver care to 1m Nigerians — PSHAN

By Sola Ogundipe The Adopt-a-Primary Healthcare Facility Project (APHFP) has provided healthcare services to nearly one million Nigerians in the past three years, underscoring the impact of revitalising primary healthcare centres and expanding access to quality care, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) has said. Speaking on the initiative’s impact, PSHAN’s Director of […]

UNICEF worried as two in three Nigerian babies miss exclusive breastfeeding

UNICEF worried as two in three Nigerian babies miss exclusive breastfeeding

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has raised serious concern over the low rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria, revealing that two out of every three Nigerian children are not exclusively breastfed despite overwhelming scientific evidence that the practice is critical to child survival, healthy growth and cognitive development.