Onyewuenyi, Ohuabunwa seek bold reforms to end Nigeria’s drug import dependence
By Esther Onyegbula Leading pharmaceutical experts and industry stakeholders have demanded sweeping executive reforms and urgent policy implementation to end Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported medicines, warning that the country’s healthcare security and industrial future remain under serious threat. The call was made at the 29th Annual National Conference of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists […]
Varsity gets full NUC accreditation for academic programmes
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes currently run by KolaDaisi University. A statement issued by the university’s Registrar, Haruna Adetu, said the institution achieved the milestone following the recent accreditation exercise conducted by the NUC across Nigerian universities. According to him, the achievement […]
Abhor violence, election shouldn’t divide us, Osun SSG urges residents
The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, has urged residents of the state to shun violence ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
Africa must operationalise investment protection framework to unlock mega projects — Expert
By Juliet Umeh A legal and investment expert, Mr. Ken Melly, has called on African governments to urgently operationalise the continent’s investment protection framework, warning that continued delays could hinder Africa’s ability to attract large-scale investments needed for infrastructure, mining, energy and economic growth. Speaking on the topic titled: “Africa must operationalise its investment protection […]
Igbobi at 80: FG seeks private sector lifeline for orthopaedic healthcare
The Federal Government has called for stronger private-sector participation and increased investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, as the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, marked its 80th anniversary amid growing pressure from trauma cases, rising operational costs, and inadequate funding.
EFCC trains firm officials on anti-money laundering compliance
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, has conducted an intensive Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism, AML/CFT, compliance training for the board and senior management of Still Earth Holdings. The training programme, was aimed at strengthening corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Customs boss urge Nigerians to embrace unity, sacrifice
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, patriotism, patience and national unity as Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Adeniyi made the call on Wednesday after observing Eid prayers at the Modakeke Eid Ground in Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he said the values symbolised by Eid-el-Kabir […]
MasterChef sets to leads food culture, healthier cooking
Power Oil is the headline sponsor of MasterChef Nigeria, marking one of the most culturally strategic brand partnerships in Nigeria’s FMCG sector. The collaboration aligns Power Oil’s growing “Certified Healthy Confidence” positioning with one of the world’s most recognisable food entertainment platforms, creating a powerful intersection between culture, wellness, and everyday consumption. At a time […]
Lifestyle, not drugs, key to beating chronic diseases — Experts
As the world marks the 2026 Global Lifestyle Medicine Health Week, health experts have warned that Nigeria may face an escalating burden of chronic diseases unless urgent attention is shifted from “sick care” to preventive lifestyle-based healthcare.
GABI shifts digital, health action pathways into economic transformation
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on 15 May, the GABI Solutions […]
The Voice Achievers Award to honour The Witness Newspaper MD, Enyeh Julius Akpovire in London
By Nwafor Sunday Enyeh Julius Akpovire, the Publisher and Managing Director of The Witness Newspaper, will be honoured with the African Media Personality Award at the 15th edition of The Voice Achievers Award and Business Summit scheduled to hold in London on August 21, 2026. The prestigious event, organised by The Voice News Magazine, will […]
