By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s leadership in peacebuilding and national security, saying inclusive governance and greater participation of women remain critical to achieving lasting peace and sustainable development. The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stricter enforcement of Nigeria’s law regulating the marketing of breast milk substitutes to protect exclusive breastfeeding and improve child survival. The Deputy Representative, Programmes, UNICEF Nigeria, Dr Rownak Khan, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has called on traditional rulers to intensify efforts against vaccine hesitancy, misinformation and non-compliance to help reach unvaccinated children and eliminate circulating poliovirus across communities in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the call on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Behavioural and Social Insight Initiative (BSI), an NGO, has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, schools, faith-based organisations and development partners to address rising opioid misuse and drug abuse among young Nigerians. Opioids are a class of powerful drugs that include prescription pain relievers, illegalContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) says the first participant has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial of Moderna’s investigational vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The milestone marks a significant step in efforts to develop a vaccine against the virus driving the ongoing Ebola outbreakContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday expressed optimism that its planned nationwide strike could be averted following a meeting with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman, said this after a meeting convened by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr FemiContinue Reading
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
