By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid, an international NGO, has called for collaboration of global community to support the recharging of Lake Chad Basin to address the plight of people that had been displaced due to the reduction of the lake. Andrew Mamedu, Country Director, ActionAid, made the appeal at the commemorationContinue Reading

By Kayode Adebiyi The President, Nigeria Optometric Association (NOA), Dr Chimeziri Anderson, says that routine blood pressure and fasting blood sugar tests play critical roles in ensuring comprehensive eye health care. Anderson gave the position in an address delivered at a rally over the weekend as part of week-long activitiesContinue Reading

The deplorable road leading to Olokuta area in Abeokuta, which houses about 52 communities, and leads to the Prof. Whole Soyinka Train Station. (Photo Credit: NAN)

By Yetunde Fatungase Succour seems to have emerged for residents of the Olokuta area in Abeokuta as some National Assembly members have been looking into their matter. Investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicate that the federal legislators have expressed readiness to take action on the deplorable stateContinue Reading

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have reiterated their commitment towards providing succor to displaced persons. They made the commitment when the UNHCR representative paid a courtesy call on the Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI,Continue Reading

Right: MD, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr Fatai Idowu; Rep of the Chairman, ICPC, Mr Lawrence Abuo, Rep of the DG, BPP and Director, Regulations & Database/ICT, Mr Aliyu Aliyu;Director, Research, Training & Strategic planning, Mr Adebowale Adedokun; Deputy Director, Administration, Mrs Hauwa Sambo. AD, Energy Infrastructure, Mr AbubakarContinue Reading

By Ahmed Ubandoma The Advocacy for Women and Girls with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has called on the media to protect and promote issues associated with reproductive rights of women with disabilities in Nigeria. Mrs Patience Ogolo-Dickson, the founder of AWWDI, said this on Monday during an interactive session with newsmenContinue Reading