By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged sustained investment and coordinated action to improve nutrition outcomes for women and children in the nation’s capital. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), made the pledge at a news conference to commemorate the 2026Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr Yusuf-Buba Yakub, says Nigeria’s technical assistance programme is enhancing the country’s international image through skills transfer and diplomacy. Yakub stated this in Abuja at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement between Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Ministries, Departments andContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria falls behind countries with similar populations in economic output, underscoring the need for stronger development partnerships. Bagudu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2026vCatholic Relief Services (CRS) Nigeria Impact Showcase, organised to commemorateContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has commenced the development of Nigeria’s first National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan aimed at strengthening disability-inclusive healthcare and expanding access to rehabilitation services nationwide. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja during a three-day stakeholders’ zero draft meeting on the proposedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A nationwide voters’ preference survey has revealed that Nigerians are increasingly willing to elect women, young people and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), provided they are considered competent, qualified and possess credible leadership track records. The findings are contained in Nigeria’s first nationally representative Voters’ Preference Survey (VPS),Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) says it will honour outstanding women and other deserving individuals whose contributions have advanced peacebuilding, public safety and national security at the maiden Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC 2026). The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajiya Aishatu Ibrahim, saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Managing Director of SUNU Health Nigeria Ltd., Dr Moyosore Olomola, has called for stronger legislation to expand health insurance coverage and accelerate the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Olomola made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Grant Onyeke The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Women Parliament has welcomed the publication of Dr Adewole Adebayo’s name by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate. The National Speaker of the parliament, Amb. Sa’adatu Abdullahi, said the development reinforced the party’s readiness toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government and Healthnomics HMO Plc have emphasised leveraging digital technology to transform healthcare financing and accelerate Universal Health Coverage nationwide through innovation, stronger governance and improved health insurance service delivery mechanisms. The call was made at the maiden Annual General Meeting of Healthnomics HMO PlcContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it will conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries nationwide by the end of 2027 to tackle avoidable blindness and expand access to quality eye care services. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Thursday in Abuja atContinue Reading
