Weak funding, poor coordination undermining cancer control in Nigeria – NICRAT
The Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment ,NICRAT, Prof. Aliyu Malami, has identified weak coordination, limited decentralisation of services and inadequate funding as major obstacles to effective cancer control in Nigeria.
Maduekwe develops diagnostic model to guide aid negotiations in electricity sector
By Esther Onyegbula A Nigerian energy expert, Ms. Monica Maduekwe, has developed a diagnostic tool aimed at helping governments in the electricity sector critically assess the long-term institutional implications of financial aid and donor-backed incentives before agreements are finalised.Maduekwe, founder of PUTTRU, an Africa-focused platform providing expert financing solutions to the energy sector, developed the […]
Boss Director experiments with Amapiano and Afro-Fusion in new singles – ‘Philomina,’ ‘Shakina’
Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist Boss Director is drawing attention with two recent releases, “Philomina” and “Shakina,” showcasing evolving blend
Nigerian schools’ sanitation gap undermining girls’ dignity, education – Prof. Emelonye
By Esther Onyegbula An international human rights scholar, Professor Uchenna Emelonye, has warned that Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation deficits, particularly in schools, are undermining girls’ dignity, health and access to education, urging governments to treat water and sanitation as urgent human rights priorities. Emelonye made the call while speaking at the African Union Pre-Summit […]
NUP clears air on Zal’s retirement, cites age limit, constitutional reforms
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the compulsory retirement of its General Secretary, Mr Actor Zal, insisting that the decision strictly followed the union’s constitution, staff regulations and public service rules. The President of NUP, Mr Godwin Abumis, made the clarification in Abuja , following concerns and allegations […]
Nigeria remains a critical market for our growth – Infinix
Smartphone brand, Infinix, has stated that Nigeria remains a critical market for its growth, as its partnership with 3C Hub will deepen market spread.
