By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Stakeholders have called for sustained investment in teacher training and accessible learning resources to improve Mathematics education for learners with visual impairment across the country. The is contained in a statement issued by the Executive Director of the Resource Centre for the Blind (RCB), Mrs Temitayo Ayinla,Continue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru On a busy afternoon in Abuja, conversations about hypertension moved beyond statistics and policy discussions. They became deeply personal stories of fear, survival and determination as patients shared experiences that revealed Nigeria’s growing non-communicable disease crisis. The gathering, organised by the Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL),Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Presidency has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to complement government efforts in tackling Nigeria’s economic, social and humanitarian challenges through stronger partnerships that promote sustainable development and improve the wellbeing of vulnerable communities. Speaking at the investiture of Mr Sikiru Owonikoko as Rotary InternationalContinue Reading
Financing By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has renewed calls for stronger domestic resource mobilisation to reduce maternal deaths, citing a N720 billion funding gap in the health sector. The call was made in Abuja during a performance dialogue by stakeholders on maternal health financing, where theyContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Royal Impressive Club, Abuja, on Thursday donated cash and food items to 46 indigent patients at the National Hospital Abuja to support vulnerable persons undergoing treatment. The beneficiaries, drawn from six wards of the hospital, received N10,000 each and food items to help ease the burdenContinue Reading
Mercy Sawok Stakeholders have called for increased investment in early childhood development and stronger media engagement to improve outcomes for children affected by conflict, displacement and humanitarian crises across Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of a report by the Moving Minds Alliance (MMA).Continue Reading
By Grace Idachaba Kano state has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing state in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) enrolment for the first quarter of 2026. This is contained in a statement issued in Kano by the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) PublicContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa The family of Mr Peter Guobadia, a 53-year-old deportee from the United States, has commended the Edo Government for rescuing him and providing medical support during his ongoing recovery from mental distress. Guobadia’s maternal uncle, Mr Charles Imarhiagbe, gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visitContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged Nigeria to end speculation over its population size, stressing that credible demographic data remains essential for effective planning and investment. UNFPA Nigeria Resident Representative, Ms Muriel Mafico, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference aheadContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent global action against cancer, warning annual new cases could reach 35 million globally by 2050. WHO said on Wednesday that cancer causes more than 26,000 deaths daily, with 20.6 million new cases yearly worldwide. The organisation said reversingContinue Reading
