By Aderogba George The Family of Optometric Mentors (FOM) has trained no fewer than 4,000 optometrists over the past 10 years and equipped 1,000 students with advanced clinical skills aligned with global best practices. This is revealed in a communiqué issued to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, following the group’sContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) says member countries of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) stand to benefit from its collaboration with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) on the International Transboundary Aquifer System (ITAS) project. Mr Umar Mohammed, Director-General of NiHSA, said this in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Government has begun distributing free Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) commodities worth N2.9 billion nationwide, aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development AgencyContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Saturday inaugurated its Ibeju-Lekki Branch to strengthen professional development and provide engineering support for Nigeria’s fast-growing industrial corridor. The President of NSE, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, said at the inauguration that it marked the expansion of the NSE’s reach, bringingContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government says it has disbursed more than N192 billion to strengthen primary healthcare facilities across Nigeria since the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) began disbursements in 2019. Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development AgencyContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the Akara Festival in Nigeria and the Acarajé Festival in Brazil are partnering to promote Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Nigerian heritage through culture, cuisine, and fitness. The Akara Festival, led by Fitnesstalkshow Communications, will hold from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19 at the Elekahia Stadium, Port Harcourt,Continue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s boxing history is rich with champions who commanded global respect, from Dick Tiger’s legendary reign in the 1960s to Samuel Peter’s brief heavyweight dominance. More recently, names such as Anthony Joshua, Efe Ajagba and Elizabeth Oshoba have ensured Nigeria’s presence in world boxing, although oftenContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Saturday provided free medical screening for diabetes and hypertension to residents at the Garki Village Primary Health Centre, Abuja. Dr Anthony Orji, Chief Medical Officer, Pharma Healthcare Department, AMAC, said the exercise, sponsored by AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, wasContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Fund for Agricultural Development- Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta(IFAD-LIFE-ND), says it has secured additional financing of 32 million dollars to expand the project across six states in the Niger Delta. Dr Abiodun Sanni, National Project Coordinator (NPC) of the Federal Government/IFAD-LIFE-ND project, saidContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and league organisers to prioritise safety and fan experience at domestic match venues. It made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja, citing the need to improve security and inclusivity at all levelsContinue Reading
