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7 Mar
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has hinged Nigeria’s socio-economic turnaround on the pursuit of aggressive policies in the area of food security, universal health coverage, housing, education and true federalism and fiscal accountability.   
26 Feb
Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has commended the Kogi State Government for what it described as a highly impressive performance in infrastructure, education and health. 
25 Feb
Because work outside the home is central to many people’s lives, it has a powerful effect on their health. A third of the individual’s life between leaving school and retirement, experts say, is spent at work and for this reason it tends to have a bearing on the quality of his/her life. And it is…
24 Jan
In the pursuit of optimal health and wellness, one often overlooks the simplest habits that can make a significant impact. Among these habits, the way we sleep, specifically the position we choose, can play a crucial role in promoting well-being. While there are various sleeping positions, one that has gained attention for its potential health…
1 Jan
Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has pledged to continue to initiate policies that will enhance the development of agriculture, education, health and job creation.
23 Dec
Coalition of women-led Civil Society Organisations, (CSOs), under the auspices of the Development Research and Projects Centre, (dRPC), is calling on the federal government to put in place inclusive and effective mechanism for the swift implementation of Nigeria’s resolutions made at the just concluded COP28. The Women Economic Empowerment Coalition (WEE-COL) expressed concern about the…
17 Dec
The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Amidst the merriment, it's crucial to prioritise our health and well-being. Adopting mindful practices during this period can contribute to a healthier and happier start to the new year. Here are some key health facts to take cognisance of during the festive period: 1.…
13 Dec
The need to provide and improve quality of service and customer experience is among the factors necessitating telecommunication network operators to continue to invest and expand their infrastructure and facilities. The demand for telecoms services as a result of increasing penetration of smartphones, uptake in broadband usage and digital migration, being fuelled by the rapid impact of technology, is also another important factor
8 Dec
Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) has faulted the allocation of N1.33 trillion, representing five per cent of the entire 2024 Proposed Budget, to the health sector, describing it as abysmally low for health needs of over 200 million Nigerian population.
6 Dec
The ability to create and sustain value is closely tied to one’s well-being. This reality is captured in the common saying ‘health is wealth.’ Yet, because health decline is mostly gradual, it is easy to underestimate this fact.
30 Nov
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has announced the cancellation of all his scheduled performances for December. The singer, who was set to embark on a tour of Lagos, Abuja, and Benin, cited health concerns as the reason behind the decision. "It breaks my heart to say that I won't be performing anywhere…
30 Nov
According to statistics, nearly more than half the population in Africa don’t have access to quality healthcare. With launched pilots in Kenya and Uganda both in East Africa, Health eVillages is aiming to address this shortage. Founded in 2011 by Donato Tramuto and in partnership with the not-for-profit Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization, Health…

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Nigerian banks have 24 months to recapitalise their capital base to at least N500 billion international authorisation capitalisation to continue operations in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. This comes after the apex bank urged Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base to strengthen the financial…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed Tinubu's approval of Bello's appointment in a statement on X on Thursday. According to the Ngelale, Dr. Bello is a consummate…
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Hoodlums attacked and set on fire the Neni Divisional Police station in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering about 30 stormed the area at about 2am on Thursday and destroyed several buildings. READ ALSO: First phase of Lagos-Calabar Highway to be completed in three years – FG…
2 hours ago
To streamline operations and enforce parity across its workforce, the Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has affirmed recent management changes and its decision to harmonize salaries and conditions of service for all employees. Dispelling rumors of a reversal in the dissolution of the former management under Dr Tinuade Sanda, Mr. Dere Otubu,…
2 hours ago
The Federal Government said the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar highway will be completed within the next three years. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Ben Bem Goong who is the spokesman to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. Goong made this announcement following Umahi's inspection of the Lagos-Calabar coaster highway…
3 hours ago
Nigeria has been left in darkness as the national electricity grid controlled from Osogbo, Osun State collapsed at about 4:30pm on Thursday. Most distribution companies across the country disclosed that their feeders were out leaving their franchises area across the 36 states in darkness. While the grid output was 2984 megawatts as at 4pm, the…
4 hours ago
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday issued a bench warrant against the former employee of Punch Nigeria Ltd., Olusegun Ogunbanjo, and others charged with N950 million fraud.
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An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted a 23-year-old student, Victory Tasie, charged with defiling his girlfriend.
4 hours ago
Persons familiar with the antecedents of Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, readily attest to the fact that he is hardly ever deterred by challenges or adversities, no matter how daunting. Stories abound of his daring exploits as a young civil and human rights activist when successive military juntas held sway in Nigeria.…
5 hours ago
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared their loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC Rivers…