FG seeks stronger private sector role to achieve universal health coverage
… As experts warn high maternal deaths, out-of-pocket spending threaten health system By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with the private sector to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the […]
World Obesity Day 2026: CAPPA demands tougher regulation of junk food marketing
…over 21m Nigerians overweight By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS the world marks World Obesity Day (WOD) 2026, Wednesday, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has called for stricter policies to curb the aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages linked to obesity and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in order to protect public health. […]
Dry season: Lawal distributes fertiliser, inputs to farmers
Governor Dauda Lawal distributed fertiliser, inputs and other farm equipment to support dry-season farming across Zamfara State.
Banditry: Lawal meets security chiefs, mourns victims of attacks
Governor Dauda Lawal has offered his administration’s sympathies to the communities and families of victims affected by recent bandit attacks in various parts of the state.
Commissioner: Zamfara to recruit 3,050 teachers
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the recruitment of 3,050 teachers in the state.
Zamfara’s longest road: Lawal awards construction of 95km road in Tsafe
Zamfara State Government has approved the construction of 95km road project in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
