By Abujah Racheal Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has called for the development of health policies that are rooted in the day-to-day realities and voices of Nigerian communities. Pate, represented by Dr Nse Akpan, the Director of Port Health Services in the ministry said thisContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), FCT Command, has warned motorists against reckless behaviour, stunt driving, and acts of corruption during the 2025 Ember Months. The FCT Sector Commander, Felix Theman, gave the warning on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the 2025 Ember Months RoadContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has called for stronger government support and collaboration to enhance climate change adaptation and water management across West and Central Africa. Prof. Kehinde Ogunjobi, IWMI Regional Representative for West and Central Africa, made the call during a side event at theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing credible, high-quality, and accessible data to support evidence-based policymaking aimed at driving sustainable national development and transformational change. Adeyemi Adeniran, the Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the NBS, made this knownContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) has appealed to the Federal Government to promote social justice and inclusion, while placing human dignity at the forefront of governance. Mr Francis Origa, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, said the lack of inclusion andContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF), under its Back to School Initiative, has distributed school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and other learning materials to 300 indigent pupils in Lagos. The distribution took place across public primary schools in the Ejigbo and Isolo Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye The TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYBIGRCC) on Saturday inducted 109 new members into its growing community during a colourful event in Abuja. The second edition of the induction kitty served not only as a competition but also as a warm welcome for new membersContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Stakeholders involved in labour recruitment have emphasised the need for institutional collaboration to strengthen labour migration governance in Nigeria. This consensus was reached during a panel discussion at the closing session of a two-day stakeholders’ consultative dialogue on fair recruitment and labour migration governance in Nigeria. TheContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Alice Wanny Development Foundation (AWDF) has trained more than 500 girls in vocational and entrepreneurial skills to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The training, which focused on tiling, flooring, construction safety and entrepreneurship, formed part of the foundation’s second-phase empowerment programme forContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) on Friday marked the 2025 Global Handwashing Day in Kuje, Abuja. The event, which held at Peace International Ambassador School featured community sensitisation, health talks, and the recognition of local hygiene heroes. CSHEEH Executive Director, Dr FolasadeContinue Reading
