Building capacity, market access crucial to driving small businesses- SMEDAN

By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has emphasised the importance of building capacity and market access in driving small businesses in the country The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) whileContinue Reading

Interior Minister tasks paramilitary agencies on professionalism, rededication

By Yahaya Isah The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has tasked the paramilitary agencies under his supervision, to rededicate themselves in the discharge of their duties professionally for better service delivery. The minister gave the charge in his welcome address at  the ministry’s top management retreat for its officersContinue Reading

Automation of vehicle registration, advancing public service delivery – DRTS

Automation of vehicle registration, advancing public service delivery – DRTS By Philip Yatai The Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, says its automation of vehicle registration is advancing public service delivery in FCT. Its Director, Dr Abdullateef Bello, who stated this while interacting withContinue Reading

D-G reflects on progress, challenges of Nigeria’s health insurance

D-G reflects on progress, challenges of Nigeria’s health insurance By Abujah Racheal Dr Kelechi Ohiri, the Director-General, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), reviewed the progress and challenges of Nigeria’s health insurance scheme since its inception in 1999. This is because in spite of advancements, significant issues such as low coverage,Continue Reading

Ag FEMD D-G bows out, urges modern approach to emergency response

Ag FEMD D-G bows out, urges modern approach to emergency response By Philip Yatai Mr Mohammed Sabo, acting Director-General of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), who retired on Friday, has urged the department to embrace innovative technologies to enhance emergency response. Sabo made the call while speakingContinue Reading

NGO advocates strong political will for epidemic preparedness in Lagos

NGO advocates strong political will for epidemic preparedness in Lagos By Oluwafunke Ishola A Health Communication and Advocacy Organisation, Nigeria Health Watch, has urged  consistent political will to strengthen the health system capacity for epidemic preparedness and response in Lagos State. Mr Ibukun Oguntola, Programme Manager, Prevent Epidemics Project ofContinue Reading