FG pushes Pharma firms toward global standards, targets medicine security
By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry, providing technical support to indigenous manufacturers as part of moves to position them for World Health Organisation, WHO, prequalification and improve national medicine security. The initiative, anchored by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, NIPRD, in collaboration with the […]
Consensus candidacy claim in Ekiti South senatorial district false – Group
Ekiti APC Youth League has called the adoption of a particular aspirant in the Ekiti South senatorial race false. “As a group, we want to state categorically that no single aspirant has been adopted as a consensus candidate,” it said in a statement signed by its leader, Femi Daramola. “Umpteenth occasions, Mr. President and the […]
SWDC to launch ₦80bn rural transformation programme
The Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) is set to convene top government officials, development finance institutions, and private sector leaders in Ibadan for a two-day summit scheduled for May 5–6, 2026, to formally launch an ₦80 billion rural transformation initiative targeting Southwest Nigeria.
Olori Janet Afolabi unveils Newswatch 5 lecture Series
The Olori Janet Afolabi Foudation, OJAF, has unveiled the Newswatch 5 lecture Series at Ijakadi Hall, Raddisson Blu , Hotel, Ikeja Lagos. The event had a dual purpose – to also pay tribute to the late Yakubu Mohammed, a Media Icon who co- founded Newswatch alongside late Dele Giwa, the late Dan Agbese and Ray […]
Governorship Poll: We won’t allow bloodshed in Osun – AMBO
As preparations intensify for the Osun State governorship election, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has pledged that the poll will be peaceful, free of violence, and without intimidation.
Otti begins grassroots governance impact assessment tour
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has launched a state-wide community engagement drive aimed at measuring the real impact of his administration.
Summer Anthem Alert: P Tee Money’s “Ova Hia” drops May 7
Music lovers are gearing up for what may become the defining sound of the 2026 summer as P Tee Money prepares to release his new single, “Ova Hia,” on May 7, 2026.
CareOne Digital Hospitals charts new course for Nigerian healthcare; bags recognition from HFN
As Nigeria continues to grapple with the dual challenges of poor quality medical care and administrative inefficiencies in the private health sector, CareOne Digital Hospitals is emerging as a transformative force.
Keeping African data on African soil
70% of data generated in Africa is residual in foreign countries with most of strategic organisations hosting their data outside the continent.
Mental health and addiction in Nigeria’s classrooms
By Ocheni Christopher As Nigeria marks the Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there is a growing but under-acknowledged crisis. As far back as 2018, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 were reported to have used drugs, with about 3 million living with drug use disorders, according to the United Nations […]
Dr. Hilary A. Onyishi: The technocrat poised to redefine leadership in Enugu North
By Alumona Ukwueze In a time when many Nigerians have grown weary of recycled promises and underwhelming leadership, Dr. Hilary A. Onyishi stands out as a bold, unconventional figure—one whose life journey reflects discipline, resilience, global excellence, and a deep, almost restless commitment to the people of Nsukka. From the quiet community of Akpa-Edem to […]
