By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco Agbakwuru Nigeria is set to take a leading role in strengthening social protection systems across West Africa as the country hosts the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar in Abuja, where regional stakeholders will confront persistent gaps in coverage, accessibility, and trust in social security systems. […]

The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba, FNPH, in partnership with Gift Health Plus, has launched a two-day free eye care programme for staff, patients and residents of Yaba community, as part of efforts to improve access to basic healthcare services.

By Sola Ogundipe The management of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, has clarified the recent retirement of four of its directors, stating that the action was in compliance with a Federal Government directive and in line with the public service rules. Reacting to the ongoing strike and planned picketing by the Academic […]

Efforts to improve routine immunisation and reduce the number of zero-dose children in Lagos are gaining momentum, as stakeholders raise concerns over declining donor funding and call for stronger domestic financing.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is positioning culture as an economic engine, leveraging platforms such as the Ibadan Cultural Festival to support small businesses, deepen inclusion, and connect local enterprises to broader markets. As a lead partner in the festival organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), the Bank said cultural gatherings are […]

Concerns over sustainability of reforms in public healthcare came to the fore Monday as the Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer of General Hospital Gbagada, Dr. Joseph Olusegun Babafemi, bowed out of service at 60, urging stakeholders to consolidate gains and address persistent system challenges.

At the Nordica Fertility Clinic, Lagos, there is a popular phrase that patients never forget hearing. “It’s a boom!” For over two decades, this phrase has come in a burst of excitement, often followed by tears, laughter, and sometimes disbelief.

As Nigerians brace for the upcoming Ileya festival amid biting economic realities, stakeholders in the agricultural sector have assured citizens of steady supply of key food items, particularly onions and tomatoes, even as rising transportation and input costs continue to exert pressure on market prices.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ajilete Ward in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, has suspended a former Liaison Officer to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Akeem Obanla, for allegedly engaging in activities considered to be detrimental to the unity, discipline and integrity of the party. The suspension of Obanla […]

… Named in Education, IGR, Infrastructure, and Outstanding Governor of the Year categories The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been nominated in four award categories in the Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee and 2025 Awards ceremony billed for this Saturday. Mbah was named in the Education Reformer Governor of the Year, Financial Architect […]

Mixed reactions on Sunday trailed the Federal Government’s reduction of import tariffs on drugs and pharmaceutical products under the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, FPM, with industry leaders welcoming the move but warning that without deep structural reforms, the impact on drug prices and access may be limited.

A partnership between MySCU and Canada’s London International Academy has resulted in the award of over CA$300,000 in scholarships to African students

By Henry Obetta A political group, BAT Ideological Group (BAT-IG), has called for strict political consequences for underperforming public office holders, urging President Bola Tinubu to deny them opportunities to return to office. In a statement by its Convener, Bamidele Atoyebi, the group said the approaching election cycle provides a critical opportunity to enforce accountability […]

By Henry Obetta Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, have urged Governor Monday Okpebolo to intervene in what they described as a prolonged political imbalance in the State House of Assembly representation. In a protest letter addressed to the governor, the party leaders called […]

…organises awareness walk in Abuja By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Alumni Association of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, AANI, has disclosed the 46th Annual General Meeting will focus on insecurity challenges along with state police and community police. This was made known by AANI’s National President, Amb Emmanuel Okafor, mni, while […]