By Vivian Ihechu Continued engagement with Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and other state institutions is beginning to expand access to cancer care, says Maturin Tchoumi, a Senior Roche Executive. However, according to him, late diagnosis and low breast cancer awareness are still costing lives. Tchoumi, who leadsContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Nigeria for securing the hosting rights for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027, describing the development as a major milestone for the country and the African continent. Obasanjo, gave the commendation on Monday, at the Wole SoyinkaContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Medical leaders in the health sector have announced the official unveiling of a landmark clinical trial offering new hope to patients battling advanced colorectal cancer. The announcement took place at a news conference held at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos onContinue Reading
By Chinyere Omeire A legal practitioner, Mr Adedoyin Afun, has praised corporate legal leaders as the driving force behind Nigeria’s economic stability and institutional progress. Afun, partner at Bloomfield LP, made the remarks at the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 General Counsel (GC) Powerlist Nigeria, hosted by his firm onContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Emelda Chukwu, a Senior Researcher at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), on Monday raised concerns over the growing high-level resistance to third-generation antibiotics known as cephalosporins. Chukwu made this known at a media chat organised by NIMR to inform the public onContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State chapter, on Tuesday called for peace and unity within the fold to enable it advance the cause of the group. The Acting President of the group, Chief Linus Igbudu, made the call while addressing newsmen in Lagos. Ọhanaeze Ndigbo is an IgboContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Voice4Africa, an initiative of Kleber Group, has intensified its operations across Nigeria and Africa, reaffirming its commitment to repositioning the continent’s global image through development, storytelling, and human capital investment. Julian Kleber, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the group, made the assertion in aContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Government has extended the Sanwo-Olu Officers Care initiative to 1, 000 personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA). The Senior Special Assistant to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation and Logistics, Mr Hassan Adekoya, who initiated the programme, gaveContinue Reading
By Lilian Okoro The Federal Government is leading a nationwide push to cut excessive salt intake, blaming its high consumption for rising cardiovascular disease in the country. Mr Victor Osuagwu, Scientific Officer at the Department of Food and Drug Services of the Federal Ministry of Health andContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) Scholarships Initiative has marked 10 years of documented impact in expanding access to quality education for deserving students across communities and borders. Addressing journalists at a news conference on Wednesday in Ikeja, Tom Amenkhienan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, COFI, saidContinue Reading
