WHO, Zamfara gov’t train health workers on diphtheria, cholera
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has conducted a sensitisation/ training for health workers on cholera, diphtheria, AFP and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the state. The training, held at Darma Hotel, Gusau, was designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills and capacity of clinicians to effectively detect, […]
2027: Arewa youths urged to vote according to conscience
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) has urged youths in the North and other parts of Nigeria to vote according to their conscience in the 2027 general elections and reject vote-selling and electoral violence. The forum also expressed concern over what it described as worsening economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and inadequate electricity supply […]
AFBA honours Dele Oye with 2026 Merit Medal
ABUJA — The African Bar Association (AFBA) has honoured the Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Oye, with its 2026 Medal of Merit for his contributions to legal practice, economic advocacy and the growth of Nigeria’s private sector. Oye, the immediate past Chairman of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria […]
UK-backed programme mobilises $630m investment, creates 21,400 jobs in Nigeria
By Ebunoluwa SessouA UK Government-backed programme, Manufacturing Africa, has supported 23 investment deals in Nigeria, mobilising more than $630 million and creating or safeguarding over 21,400 direct jobs over the past six years. The figures were disclosed in Lagos on Monday at an event attended by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pete Vowles; British […]
Nobody can shut down internet to disrupt Nigeria’s elections — Urhoghide, EdoICTA boss
…Explains why Edo is rebuilding e-governance platform from scratch …Working to make connectivity cheaper for operators …says 128 MDAs now integrated into Edo’s digital government platform By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The debate over whether technology can make Nigeria’s elections more transparent, credible and efficient took another turn recently when stakeholders in the country’s technology […]
Nigerian Ambassador-Designate to Ireland resumes, calls for patriotism, value added services
By Ozioruva Aliu THE newly appointed Nigerian Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Ireland, His Excellency, Onueze OCJ Okocha, SAN, has formally resumed duties where he was received by the Nigerian community and officials of the country’s embassy. In an address to the people, Okocha went down memory lane on his development from childhood to becoming […]
