ACPN seeks FG intervention on Antivenom supply, says 2,000 Nigerians die annually
By Aishat Aliu The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has urged the Federal Government to provide free antivenom drugs for Nigerians and prioritise local manufacturing as part of urgent measures to curb the estimated 2,000 preventable deaths from snakebite envenoming recorded annually in the country. The association said Nigeria must move away from […]
Nigeria–Morocco business week: FG, Morocco move to unlock $10bn trade potential
By Esther Onyegbula Nigeria and Morocco are set to strengthen bilateral economic relations with the commencement of the second edition of the Nigeria–Morocco Business Week, scheduled to hold from February 9 to 12, 2026, across Lagos, Kano and Abuja, with a projected trade boost of between $7 billion and $10 billion.The high-level business and investment […]
Delta community thirsts for change, laments failed water scheme
By Ochuko Akuopha It’s been over 40 years since the water supply scheme was constructed in Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area, Delta State, but residents are still waiting for a drop to drink. NDV learned that the scheme, built by the military administration in 1978, has been non-functional for years, leaving residents frustrated. Some […]
Slate Nation makes history as first South Sudanese-Australian artist to purchase a Tesla
“This isn’t just about a car,” says Slate Nation. “It’s about showing our people that we can dream big, work hard, and win”
Nigeria Circular Economy Week 2026: Turning challenges into markets
By Elizabeth Osayande As Nigeria braces for a population surge projected to double by 2050, the nation faces escalating challenges ranging from rising waste volumes to increasing manufacturing costs and persistently high youth unemployment. In a bid to address these issues, the Nigeria Circular Economy Week (NCEW) 2026 will take place from February 16 to […]
IGP reaffirms commitment to global peace, security
By Nkiruka Nnorom& Efe Onodjae The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and security, noting that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has a long history of participation in international peacekeeping operations dating back to 1961. Egbetokun spoke at the opening of a two-day symposium titled “The Nigeria Police and the Peace Process in Africa”, organised by the […]
