Analysis: Gaming, Gambling Addiction, a growing societal burden needing urgent attention By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, a silent and rapidly escalating crisis—Gaming and Gambling Addiction—is overwhelmingly affecting public health and social well-being, particularly among the youth. Physical ailments like hypertension, diabetes and cancerContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged marketing authorisation holders to submit their products to the agency for visibility on the agency’s Greenbook app. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call at a two-day Sensitisation and Awareness WorkshopContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms on his 50th birthday. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described the tax expert as a trailblazer. He also described theContinue Reading
In today’s volatile and uncertain environment, organisations and their leaders in Nigeria are confronted with a complex web of strategic challenges that demand more than operational excellence. Indeed, they require courageous governance, visionary foresight, and agile execution. One of the most critical issues is the persistent gap between short-termContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Uzoma Nwagba, Managing Director of the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), says the scheme is critical to improving the living standards of Nigerians and curbing corruption across the system. Nwagba stated this on Tuesday during a ‘Meet the Press’ event organised by the Presidential Media TeamContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Kano State Government has intensified its campaign to eliminate open defecation in the state through the distribution of sanitation and campaign materials to six local government areas nearing Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. The items were distributed through the state’s Rural Water Supply and Sanitation AgencyContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has issued warning to motorists to pay their fines to designated banks and stop attempting to bribe its patrol operatives. This is contained in a statement by the FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) on Tuesday stressed the need to support men in embracing positive masculinity to reduce domestic violence and ensure greater participation in parenting and household responsibilities. The Country Director of ActionAid, Andrew Mamedu, made the call at the ongoing West African Convening Positive Masculinity andContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Bridget-Torbua Igbauke, the Director-General, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ethical Political Ideology Movement, says President Tinubu has demonstrated high level of boldness and ethical conduct in his political endeavour. She said this in Abuja during the Movement’s inaugural news conference, adding that the group would, therefore, support theContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to enforce a transparent pump pricing template. President of the union, Mr Festus Osifo, made the call at a World News Conference in Abuja onContinue Reading
