By Justina Auta The Federal Government says Nigeria will lead efforts to strengthen Africa’s voice on gender equality and women’s rights at the upcoming 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, disclosed this in AbujaContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says President Bola Tinubu has approved an additional 50,000 eligible graduates for mobilisation in 2026. Nafiu disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of a remodelled clinic at the NYSC headquarters to markContinue Reading
By Justina Auta UN Women has urged the Nigerian government to move beyond policy commitments toward tangible actions that protect women’s rights, deliver justice for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors, and promote sustainable national development. Ms Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial Intelligence (NRCAI) has urged the Federal Government to adopt strategies and regulatory frameworks to guide the development and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. The coalition, comprising the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), madeContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace skills acquisition and self-development to become productive and self-reliant. Olawande gave the advice on Thursday when Joshua Aiyenuro visited him following his Guinness World Records achievement for the longest professional hairdressing marathon.Continue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Salma Anas, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Health, has pledged her support to the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) in its efforts to raise awareness and combat cancer in Nigeria. Anas made the commitment at the 2026 International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral, and independent humanitarian organisation, is dedicated to protecting the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflicts and other forms of violence worldwide. Mr James Matthews, Deputy Head of Delegation at ICRC, said this onContinue Reading
Mental Health Experts Raise Awareness About Excessive Engagement in Online Gaming Activities The rapid growth of online gaming has raised concerns among mental health professionals, particularly regarding young adults who spend extended hours playing interactive games. While gaming can provide social interaction, entertainment, and cognitive engagement, prolonged sessions may negativelyContinue 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 Aderogba George The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has urged greater responsibility in the use of social media, cautioning the public against relying on oral health information circulated by unauthorised individuals. The President of the NDA, Dr Emedom Elias, issued the call in a statement co-signed by the Association’s Secretary-General,Continue Reading
