ASITU urges SEDC to prioritise grassroots development
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has urged the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to establish a stronger presence in communities across the five states of the region by partnering with town unions to drive grassroots development. The association said the commission should initiate practical development programmes in rural communities […]
Kogi International Airport: Ali Bello inspects ongoing project, assures timely completion
…Says Ododo’s Government Means Well for Kogi State The Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, has conducted an unscheduled inspection of the ongoing construction of the proposed Kogi International Airport in Lokoja, assuring that the project will be completed in a timely manner. The inspection was aimed at assessing the […]
Water is a right, not commodity, African activists tell governments
By Chioma Obinna African civil society organisations, labour unions and water rights campaigners have called on governments across the continent to reject water privatisation, warning that prepaid water meters, rising tariffs and the transfer of public infrastructure to private operators could make access to safe water increasingly difficult for poor households. The campaigners, under the […]
2027: Artisans pledge support for Tinubu, Shettima
Coalition of Nigerian Artisan Associations, CONAA, has pledged its full support for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections. Director-General of CONAA, Chief Segun Ajibulu, said the coalition would embark on a nationwide tour to solicit support for the Tinubu administration, beginning on October 24. Addressing newsmen in […]
FG unveils D30 platform to boost creative, tourism investments
The Federal Government has unveiled the D30 Platform, a national data and investment intelligence hub designed to identify opportunities and support growth in Nigeria’s creative and tourism economy. The platform was developed by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy in partnership with Cavista Holdings. At the launch, the Minister of […]
Prostate Care: Grandville introduces 160w laser technology for treatment
…As NMA, Osibogun seek incentives to reverse medical tourism By Ebunoluwa Sessou Grandville Medical Centre, Lagos, has introduced a 160w Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate, HoLEP, system with advanced pulse technology to improve the treatment of benign prostate enlargement and other urinary tract conditions. The technology, unveiled by the Grandville medical group in collaboration […]
