Health initiative targets underserved women in nationwide cervical cancer drive
AWAKE Campaign, in collaboration with Sebeccly Cancer Care, has concluded plans to commence a nationwide cervical cancer awareness drive aimed at reaching over one million people. The campaign also targets screening for at least 1,000 women and HPV vaccination for 500 women, particularly among underserved and high-risk populations. Cervical cancer remains a major public health […]
Nigerian scientist bridges drug delivery engineering, immune science
By Etop Ekanem Dr. Kidochukwu Atube is among a rising group of Nigerian scientists whose work spans engineering, pharmaceutical sciences and immunology, earning him growing international recognition. Recent attention following a widely shared profile of his work by African Giant on social media has helped spotlight his contributions and prompted broader interest in his scientific […]
Africa Youth Advance Mentorship Initiative opens application for 2026 fellowship
The Africa Youth Advance Mentorship Initiative (AYAMI), a flagship youth development programme of the African Youth Leadership and Advancement Network (AYLAN), has officially announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Fellowship Cohort. In a statement released on behalf of the initiative, Abdulrahman Raheem, Founder of the Africa Youth Advance Mentorship Initiative and Chairman, Board […]
Call for Justice: Advocates rally for visually impaired nurse denied exam accommodation
By Elizabeth OsayandeIn a poignant testament to the struggles faced by individuals with disabilities in Nigeria, Mr Yinka Olaito, a journalist and disability inclusion advocate, has called for immediate action regarding the distressing experience of Uche Olivia, a visually impaired registered nurse who was denied essential accommodations during a recent entrance examination. Olaito’s statement, delivered […]
Smart Stewards Academy expands access to practical financial education through structured wealth-building programmes
By Juliet Umeh Smart Stewards Academy has announced the continued expansion of its financial education platform, reinforcing its mission to equip individuals with the knowledge, systems, and discipline required to build lasting financial stability and wealth. Designed as a practical and accessible learning ecosystem, the Academy delivers structured financial education tailored to modern economic realities, […]
UAE, African Union Commission reiterate commitment to enhance partnership
By Adesina Wahab A high-level meeting has been held in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of State. The meeting built upon the first round of political consultations that took place in Abu Dhabi on September 13, […]
