By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for gender equity in healthcare leadership, stressing the need for increased representation of women in decision-making positions across Nigeria’s health sector. The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday at the graduation ceremony and gala of the EmpowerHer HealthContinue Reading
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving improved performance in its 2026 validation under the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).Continue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Mr Justice John, a lawyer, has urged the Lagos State Government and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to investigate alleged negligence at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki. John said his wife, Mrs Akudo John, aged 32, died on Dec. 4 following complications from childbirth at theContinue Reading
Shift By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Dec 18, 2025 (NAN) The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says the transition to a paperless civil service is a “defining milestone” in Nigeria’s journey toward modern governance. Speaking at the Paperless Civil Service Gala andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said President Bola Tinubu has done well for the South-East zone and would be voted in 2027. Umahi stated this at a news briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. He highlighted what he described as the president’s inclusive governance and massive infrastructuralContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde says Nigerian elites are responsible for the disunity and division in the country. Makinde stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of a book titled:” Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”. The bookContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says his new book is aimed at correcting misconceptions, providing context, and sharing firsthand accounts of the Muhammadu Buhari’ administration. Mohammed stated this on in Abuja on Wednesday at the presentation of his book, ”Headlines and Soundbites:Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the environment sector have called for concrete implementation of existing policies, financial commitments to effectively address the global climate crisis. They made the call at the Post COP 30 National Consultative Dialogue on Advancing Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 and the Climate and SustainableContinue Reading
The Federal Ministry of Environment has taken measures to strengthen Nigeria’s response to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution at its 18th National Council on Environment (NCE) meeting in Katsina State. The three-day council meeting has as theme “Tackling the Triple Planetary Crises of Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and PollutionContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms prompted British conglomerate PZ Cussons to reverse its planned exit from Nigeria. The group said the company’s decision highlighted improving macroeconomic conditions and growing investor confidence in the country. In a statement signed by ChairmanContinue Reading
