Global health experts have raised the alarm that violence against women, stigma around infectious diseases, and deep-rooted gender inequalities are fueling the rise of drug-resistant infections worldwide, cautioning that antimicrobial resistance, AMR, cannot be contained without addressing these barriers to healthcare.

BUA Cement Plc has distributed agricultural inputs to about 300 farmers resettled from their communities in Sokoto State as part of efforts to restore livelihoods and strengthen economic resilience among displaced rural households.

Troops of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North-East, ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, have recaptured Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State from Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, while also killing a senior terrorist commander and 19 others, during a separate attack in Yobe State.

As Nigeria strives for economic growth, one thing is clear; women’s empowerment is key. At a convening of stakeholders in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, hosted by the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN), FirstBank Group Executive, Corporate Banking and Chairperson, FirstBank Women Network, Olaitan Martins, delivered a stirring call to action – gender equality must move beyond promises into measurable impact.

Security, media, and technology experts have endorsed the establishment of an independent Crisis Communication Hub (CCHub) to strengthen Nigeria’s ability to detect and respond to misinformation…