By Okeoghene Akubuike A Lagos-based Senior Strategist and Analyst, Mr Lanre Basamta, says sustained investments by Globacom in broadband infrastructure and digital connectivity continue to reinforce the telecommunications sector’s growing contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Basamta said in a statement on Friday that the telecommunications sector contributed 9.19 per centContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Healthcare Providers’ Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) has urged the National Assembly to withdraw plans to establish the proposed National Health Facility Regulatory Agency (NHFRA). Its National President, Dr Austine Aipoh, warned that creating another federal regulator could duplicate existing functions, increase healthcare costs and weakenContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) has commended the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) on the unveiling of National Guidelines on Public Procurement of Food and Related Services. The foundation described the guidelines as a landmark policy that would improve nutrition standards and strengthen disease prevention acrossContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Grandma Rose, a retired school principal, suddenly began acting unlike herself. Her behaviour shifted in ways no one could ignore, marking the quiet beginning of a lifetime struggle. Her condition kept degenerating over months, characterised by uncoordinated utterances, mixing up words and people, and a steadilyContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom and Raji Rasaki Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Mrs Mopelola Ibrahim, has promised to deepen collaboration and engage robustly with her host country to build on existing relationship between the two countries. Ibrahim, a career diplomat with over 25 years experience, said thisContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has strengthened partnerships with faith-based organisations to reduce exploitative child domestic work in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme held from May to June 2026,Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Nigeria must urgently strengthen climate governance at the state and local government levels, raise climate awareness among citizens, and empower communities to lead adaptation efforts if it is to achieve its 2060 net-zero emissions target. Prof. Babajide Alo, Professor of Chemistry and Former Deputy Vice ChancellorContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Mr Ayoola Lawal, a former Secretary, APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, says the appointment of Dr Bernard Doro, Minister, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to represent West Africa in the Governing Board of the African Union Humanitarian Agency is well deserved. The APC chieftain made thisContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit street begging across the state. Lawmakers said the proposal would strengthen security, improve public order and promote environmental sanitation while addressing the growing challenge of street begging. They described theContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Ultimate Health Management Services, a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has unveiled its Group, Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme (GIFSHIP) – U-Health Gifship – targeted at the informal sector. Dr Lekan Ewenla, Managing Director of the HMO, said at the inauguration on Wednesday inContinue Reading
