Okpebholo’s electricity reforms aligns with AU’s vision for Africa – Commissioner
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Commissioner for Power, Hon Paul Usenbor has said that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s reforms in the power sector aligns with African Union’s vision of electricity for 300 million Africans by the year 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 on affordable and clean energy. Usenbor […]
Sokoto targets 80% reduction in zero-dose children as new gavi-backed initiative confronts Nigeria’s immunisation crisis
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: A coalition of government agencies, development partners and civil society organisations has launched an ambitious campaign to tackle the alarming burden of children who have never received routine vaccines in Sokoto State, setting a target to reduce the number of zero dose children by 80 per cent between July 2026 […]
Hamzat urges FG, Borno to transform Sambisa Forest into global peace hub
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Executive Director of the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), Abdulrazaq Hamzat, has urged the Federal and Borno State governments to transform the Sambisa Forest into a world-class centre for peacebuilding, research, diplomacy, technology, agriculture, entrepreneurship, education and environmental renewal. Hamzat said Nigeria’s ultimate victory over terrorism should go beyond military […]
DIAMED Centre marks second anniversary, reaffirms commitment to quality healthcare
DIAMED Centre has celebrated its second anniversary, highlighting two years of delivering healthcare services and reaffirming its commitment to quality, innovation and patient-centred care. The anniversary also marked a milestone for the healthcare facility founded by Dr. Mrs. Abiola Olorode, whose vision, according to the hospital, has driven its growth and expanding footprint in healthcare […]
Bridge Clinic bags record eighth NHEA IVF Service Provider Award
…Marks 30 years of fertility careBy Chioma Obinna Bridge Clinic has reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s leading fertility centres after winning the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The latest recognition, announced at the 12th edition of the NHEA […]
Fashion entrepreneur unveils initiative to empower women-owned businesses
Fashion designer and entrepreneur, Zainab Salihijo, has launched the “1 Million Scarf” campaign to raise funds for 100 women entrepreneurs across Nigeria through the sale of specially designed scarves aimed at helping them expand and formalise their businesses.
