By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary healthcare centres, PHCs, across the country to provide primary eye care services as part of efforts to expand access to quality eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Pensioners in Ogun State have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to release outstanding gratuities owed retirees from January 2021 to June 2025 and approve consequential pension increases for long-serving retirees. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Council, Comrade Waheed Oloyede, made the appeal at the 2026 […]
…..As Vanguard summit holds today By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s response to the mental health challenges facing its young people comes under fresh scrutiny today as policymakers, psychiatrists, health professionals, security and correctional authorities, regulators, media and other stakeholders converge in Lagos for the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit holding at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, […]
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has warned newly inducted medical doctors against professional misconduct in the discharge of their duties. The Registrar of the council, Prof. Fatima Kyari, gave the warning in Aba while inducting 16 medical doctors who graduated from Rhema University. Kyari, who was represented […]
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has alleged attacks on All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, supporters and political activities in Ibadan, Oyo State. The organisation alleged that Alhaja Tawakalitu Alli, wife of the APC governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, was attacked during a medical outreach she organised at Ibikunle House, […]
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The approximately US$1.5 billion Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE has been completed, with AELEX acting as Solicitors to the Offer in the landmark transaction. The offering is the largest single IPO undertaken in Africa and the first public offering by a Free Zone Entity, […]
THE Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Funso Doherty, has unveiled a 34-point manifesto he said would take the state to the next level, if elected. He also unveiled Mrs. Tolani Animashaun as his running mate in the February 6, 2027 governorship poll.Presenting his manifesto titled: Ònà Tuntun (New Road), […]
By Henry Ojelu The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, has urged employers and workers in the food sector to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, stressing that the virus cannot be transmitted through the preparation, handling or serving of food. The agency made the call at a sensitisation meeting for food […]
Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy as “reckless,” declaring that only a madman would vote for the president in the 2027 general election. Amaechi made the remarks on Thursday at the ADC town hall meeting in Edo State, where he […]
Trump’s post on his Truth Social platform followed a surge in oil prices on Thursday driven by media reports suggesting potential new US strikes prior to those elections.
Patience has worked with U.S. Congress members to address insecurity and human rights abuses in Nigeria. Also led a delegation to educate students at the U.S. War College
The move placed the IGP at the centre of one of the country’s most consequential policing debates, how to bring policing closer to communities while maintaining national standards and accountability.
Thirty weeks pregnant and home alone, she felt what she thought was labour pain and dialled UK a emergency number. In less than three minutes, she said, four medics were at her door
Donald Duke is asking voters to reconsider an old proposition: that competence, institutional discipline and performance should matter more than political loyalty
By Juliet Umeh Nigerian retailers preparing for Black Friday may lose ready-to-buy customers if their Google listings carry outdated opening hours, unanswered phone numbers or old product photographs. Google’s Director for East and West Africa, Olumide Balogun, gave the warning as Nigeria prepare for Black Friday and December festive shopping season. Black Friday falls on […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Some Nigerians are increasingly turning to cheaper smartphones as rising phone prices and reduced purchasing power make expensive devices harder to afford, according to interviews with phone dealers and users.A phone salesman in Ikeja with two years’ experience, Majiyagbe Tunmise, said he had noticed more customers choosing cheaper devices because of their […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor A group of tech-savvy youths under the aegis of Rentcom, has promised to plug the housing deficit in Nigeria with homes run mainly by technology.The young lads say they were worried by the lack of quality accommodation for professionals, particularly in Lagos and therefore launched a project to develop 1,000 […]
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to pay outstanding salary arrears.
By Elizabeth Osayande History has been made at Fountain University, Osogbo, with the appointment of Dr. Raheemat Adefolake Adeniran as the institution’s first Professor of Mass Communication. A product of the Lagos State University School of Communication, Prof. Adeniran also made history as the first Professor in the College of Management and Social Sciences, where […]
However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.
By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]
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