By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged sustained investment and coordinated action to improve nutrition outcomes for women and children in the nation’s capital. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), made the pledge at a news conference to commemorate the 2026Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria falls behind countries with similar populations in economic output, underscoring the need for stronger development partnerships. Bagudu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2026vCatholic Relief Services (CRS) Nigeria Impact Showcase, organised to commemorateContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has commenced the development of Nigeria’s first National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan aimed at strengthening disability-inclusive healthcare and expanding access to rehabilitation services nationwide. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja during a three-day stakeholders’ zero draft meeting on the proposedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A nationwide voters’ preference survey has revealed that Nigerians are increasingly willing to elect women, young people and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), provided they are considered competent, qualified and possess credible leadership track records. The findings are contained in Nigeria’s first nationally representative Voters’ Preference Survey (VPS),Continue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman A veterinarian at Animal Care Services Konsult, Kaduna, Dr Agboola Lawal, says rabies is caused by a virus transmitted mainly through bites from infected animals, urging Nigerians to disregard widespread misconceptions about the disease. Lawal told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the virusContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has urged stakeholders to enforce the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes to strengthen breastfeeding practices and improve child nutrition nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the call on Monday inContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) says it will honour outstanding women and other deserving individuals whose contributions have advanced peacebuilding, public safety and national security at the maiden Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC 2026). The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajiya Aishatu Ibrahim, saidContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has warned that persistent rainfall and flooding could increase the risk of waterborne diseases, urging Nigerians to be more conscious of environmental hygiene. Chinasa, who is also the Head of the Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF), gave theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Managing Director of SUNU Health Nigeria Ltd., Dr Moyosore Olomola, has called for stronger legislation to expand health insurance coverage and accelerate the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Olomola made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government and Healthnomics HMO Plc have emphasised leveraging digital technology to transform healthcare financing and accelerate Universal Health Coverage nationwide through innovation, stronger governance and improved health insurance service delivery mechanisms. The call was made at the maiden Annual General Meeting of Healthnomics HMO PlcContinue Reading
