World accused of failing Sudan as ITUC-Africa demands immediate Action
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has accused the international community of failing the people of Sudan, calling for urgent and coordinated global action to end the country’s devastating conflict, now entering its fourth year. In statement, ITUC-Africa, warned that expressions of concern were no longer enough, […]
Nasarawa pensioners urge Gov. Sule to clear outstanding gratuities before leaving office
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to clear outstanding gratuities, pension arrears and other pending entitlements before the end of his tenure. The State Chairman of the union, Alhaji Hudu Baba Abdullahi, made the appeal while speaking with journalists in […]
Multinationals deepen grip on Nigeria’s agric value chain — Expert
By Cynthia Alo Foreign firms may be dominating Nigeria’s agriculture value chain across key segments including livestock feed, agrochemicals, dairy and food processing, according to an expert. The concern was raised by some stakeholders in the agric sector during the 2026 Africa-Agri Business Summit held recently in Oyo state and organised by Farm Dev Consult […]
Lagos moves to deepen mandatory health insurance, opens new ILERA EKO centre in Surulere
By Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Government has intensified its drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the commissioning of a new ILERA EKO Surulere Office, a move aimed at bringing health insurance services closer to residents and accelerating enrolment into the state’s mandatory social health insurance scheme. The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) […]
Nurudden Muhammad collects ADP nomination form for Kano North Senate race
Barrister Nurudden Muhammad has formally collected his Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination form to contest the Kano North Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Action Democratic Party (ADP).
US-based Rotarian Sobowale assumes leadership of Rotary Club of Lagos Golden Hearts Ikeja
By Esther Onyegbula United States-based healthcare executive, entrepreneur and community leader, Rotarian Olufemi Paul Shobowale, has returned to Lagos to assume leadership of the Rotary Club of Lagos Golden Hearts Ikeja, pledging to strengthen the club’s humanitarian activities through membership growth, impactful community projects and enhanced public engagement. Shobowale, who currently serves as the third […]
