By Esther Onyegbula Stakeholders in Nigeria’s healthcare sector have raised the alarm over the continued exclusion of more than 130 million Nigerians from health insurance coverage, blaming poor implementation, inadequate funding and weak public awareness for the country’s slow progress towards Universal Health Coverage, UHC. The stakeholders, who spoke at the 2026 Public Lecture and […]

By Precious Enaike Founder of Joy Inc. and host of WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, has urged young entrepreneurs to embrace failure as a catalyst for growth, resilience and innovation, stressing that setbacks should serve as opportunities to build stronger systems, refine business strategies and develop sustainable enterprises. Jideonwo made the call at the grand finale of […]

By Juliet Ebirim Award-winning Nollywood actress and philanthropist Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, has expanded her creative journey with the launch of her debut memoir, “Odogwu Girl: From Dreams to Reality”. Published by Inemesit Hanson, the book traces her rise from a challenging childhood to becoming one of Nollywood’s best-known actresses, while […]

A member of the House of Representatives, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has empowered 60 residents of Apapa Federal Constituency with fish farming equipment. Adedayo said the initiative was designed to create sustainable livelihoods, enhance food security and improve residents’ economic well-being. He spoke on Saturday in Lagos during the distribution of fish tanks, feed and fingerlings […]

Joke Silva, said technology was advancing too fast without enough focus on people. She urged English graduates in particular not to view teaching as a fallback career,

For Nigeria, I’d say: where there’s will and resources, there’s a way. But I need to see Nigerian conditions firsthand before giving specific advice.

By Chioma Obinna Private healthcare providers in Nigeria have called on the National Assembly to immediately withdraw the proposed National Health Facility Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) Bill, warning that creating another federal healthcare regulator would drive up the cost of medical care, worsen bureaucracy and further strain an already fragile health system. The Healthcare Providers’ Association […]

eTranzact International Plc, Nigeria’s leading payment technology provider, has launched a comprehensive digital revenue collection platform to revolutionise revenue administration in Jigawa State, reinforcing commitment to digital transformation across Nigeria’s public sector.

… NHF says policy will reduce hypertension, diabetes, obesity … Sugary drinks, processed meat among foods to be phased out By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government has unveiled national guidelines that will ban the procurement and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages, processed meats, deep-fried snacks and other unhealthy foods in schools, hospitals, correctional centres, NYSC camps […]

….As Centre LSD trains over 11,000 feminists nationwide By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Popular Nigerian actor, writer and producer, Chief Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo, also known as RMD, has signed up for the fight against Gender-Based Violence GBV, calling for a better deal for women in governance. This was as the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and […]