By Justina Auta Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged Gilead to open license for generic production of HIV and Hepatitis C drugs to allow developing countries access to lifesaving drugs. The CSOs made the call during an advocacy meeting organised by AIDS HealthCare Foundation (AHF), on Friday in Abuja, withContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), a Non-Profit, Non-Governmental, has tasked stakeholders to remain steadfast in preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy. The Executive Director of the Civil Society Organisation, Ms Faith Nwadishi, made the call at a one-day stakeholders roundtable on the 2023 General elections. While emphasisingContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society organisation (CSO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for returning the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the office of the Vice President. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Tinubu gave the approval on Tuesday shortly beforeContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has alerted FCT residents and the public on the activities of scammers who created fake social media accounts in the name of senior staffers of the administration. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Jumai Ahmadu, Director, Reform CoordinationContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Stakeholders in the health sector have called for a comprehensive approach to strengthen nutrition outcomes in the face of climate change in the country. They made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at the 2023 Nutrition Policy Dialogue, with the theme: “Strengthening Nutrition Outcomes in the FaceContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Implementation of the e-government 2.0 Master Plan by Nigeria will place her at the forefront of digital innovation in Africa, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and partners have said. Mr Sungil Son, Country Director, KOICA represented by his Deputy, Minjae Kang made this known in AbujaContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Dr Emem Omokaro, has urged stakeholders to strengthen mechanisms and structures to ensure justice for older persons in the country. Omokaro, who made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during a stakeholders engagement, called for collective action towards ensuring justiceContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde/ Folashade Akpan The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has donated 27 million dollars’ worth of medical equipment and funded key projects since it began its humanitarian works in Nigeria. Mr Gifford Nielson, President, Africa West Area of the church, said this while donating medical equipmentContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Dr Abednego Silverstone, an Education Researcher, on Tuesday lauded President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the immediate dissolution of boards and Councils of all Federal Government’s paratastals and corporations. Silverstone told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, that the action was timely and a positive decision.Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigerian Medical Mission to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 hajj has recommended sanctions on states with high number of advanced pregnant women pilgrims. Dr Usman Galadima, Chief of Operations and Head of the mission, made the recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
