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Efficient health linked to socio-economic dev’t – NHIA boss

On: May 12, 2023

By Abujah Racheal The Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Prof. Mohammed Sambo says effecient health insurance is key to driving health outcomes. Sambo said this in Abuja at the Health Financing Policy Dialogue forum with the theme: “Accelerating the Implementation of NHIA Act to Improve Health Insurance CoverageContinue Reading

Pre-trial detention: CSO resolves 1,400 cases in 5 years

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 12, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Naomi Sharang The Network of University Legal Aid Institutions, (NULAI), Nigeria, a civil society organisation resolved 1, 400 pretrial detention cases in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Keffi, Nasarawa State in five years. The President of NULAI, Prof. Ernest Ojukwu, SAN, said this at an event organised inContinue Reading

Guinness Nigeria, Edo Govt partner on women’s empowerment, vocational education

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 11, 2023

In: General News

By Joy Odigie Guinness Nigeria Plc says it is ready to collaborate with Edo Government for empowerment of women, as well as Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in schools. Its Managing Director, John Musunga, made this known on Thursday in Benin, during a courtesy visit to Gov. Godwin Obaseki.Continue Reading

Commission issues 86 water use licenses to coys in 8 years

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 11, 2023

In: Water Resources

By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), says it has given out 86 water use licenses to companies using raw bulk water, within eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Mr Magashi Bashir, the Executive Director of the commission, made this known on Thursday, when heContinue Reading

Appraising NESREA’s anti-pollution fight: The Benue ethanol firm example

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 11, 2023

In: Environment

By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Environmental pollution is one of the challenges that arise from industrial development. Toxic substances and emissions in form of smoke, dust, noise and waste water are released by industries during and after production thereby contaminating water bodies, soil and air. Pollution hasContinue Reading

Society wants FG to invest more on cyber security

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 11, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has called on the Federal Government to invest more in cyber security to avoid attacks on Information Technology (IT) systems. The President of NCS, Prof. Adeshina Sodiya, made the call at the opening of a three-day Cyber security Forum and workshop onContinue Reading

Adesina seeks women’s inclusion in conflict resolution in Africa

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 11, 2023

In: General News

By Lucy Ogalue The Group President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for inclusion of women in conflict resolution matters on the African continent. Adesina made the call during the inauguration of the ultra-modern African First Ladies Peace Mission’s headquarters in Abuja. He was representedContinue Reading

ECOWAS urges commitment to youth empowerment

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 11, 2023

In: Foreign

By Temitope Ponle The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have called on leaders to recommit to youth empowerment for peace and security. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made the call during presentation of the Status of Implementation of the Community Work Programmes at the ongoingContinue Reading

World Bank extends NG-CARES programme in Nigeria- Minister

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 10, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Joy Odigie The World Bank has approved the extension of the Federal Government COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus tagged: “NG-CARES” Programme from June 2023 to June 2024. The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, made this known on Wednesday at a Ministerial Town HallContinue Reading

We’re rebuilding stronger, agile South African Airways — CEO

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 10, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi South African Airways (SAA) has disclosed plans to rebuild the airline to become stronger and more agile before the end of the year. Prof John Lamola, Chief Executive Officer, SAA, during the ongoing Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) in Durban, said that this was part of the strategyContinue Reading

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