World Blood Donor Day: WHO raises alarm over blood shortage in Africa
On this year’s World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Wednesday raised concerns over persistent shortages in blood supply across the African Region, warning that millions of patients remain at risk due to inadequate access to safe blood and blood products.
Africa’s first indigenous IOC: Elumelu, Okon and the new Seplat
By KUNLE ODUSOLA-STEVENSON For decades, the playbook for the African oil and gas sector followed a predictable script. Multinational titans—the historical International Oil Companies (IOCs)—extracted crude from the continent’s rich subsurface, while local indigenous firms operated on the margins, constrained by lack of capital, infrastructure, and deep technical expertise. Today, that old script is being rewritten. […]
Global vote of confidence for Nigeria’s social security reforms
By Victor Ahiuma-Young, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen social security and employee protection have received a major international endorsement, as the International Social Security Association, ISSA, commended the country’s commitment to advancing social protection and workers’ welfare. The endorsement came on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, during […]
We’re repositioning SAPZ to attract investors, boost food production – FG
.SAPZs’ facilities nearing completion – Dr Yusuf By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Federal Government, Tuesday, assured that efforts are made to reposition the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ, Programme to attract investors and boost food production. Speaking on the sidelines of the CGN/AfDB SAPZ Programme Mid-Term Review Workshop held in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal […]
2026 Okpekpe Race: Carloha enhances experience with innovation, mobility, fan engagement
By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, played a significant role in enriching the experience of participants, spectators, and organisers at the 2026 Okpekpe International Road Race held on May 30, 2026, in Okpekpe, Edo State. As part of its commitment to sports development, community engagement, and healthy living, […]
FG, UNDP finalise S’West consultations on landmark regional dev agenda
By Adeola Badru The Federal Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have finalised South-West consultations on the National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–2030 in Ibadan, bringing Nigeria closer to adopting a landmark development agenda aimed at tackling regional disparities and driving inclusive economic growth. The workshop marked a crucial stage in the development […]
