World Cancer Day: Minister, others call for investment in women-focused research
2026-02-04
World Cancer Day: Minister, others call for investment in women-focused researchContinue Reading
We must create access, eliminate barriers to cancer care – DEPOWA President
2026-02-04
Mrs Mernan Oluyede, President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), has called for urgent action to expand access to cancer care and eliminate barriers preventing timely diagnosis and treatment.Continue Reading
Rwanda reports progress in cervical cancer elimination
2026-02-04
Rwanda has made significant progress toward eliminating cervical cancer by 2027, official data released on Tuesday showed. Data from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), presented at a national cancer symposium in the capital Kigali, indicated that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among girls by age 15 has reached 90 perContinue Reading
EU-funded project empowers North-West CSOs to build stronger public trust
2026-02-04
By Abbas Bamalli A European Union (EU-funded) project has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the North-West, to strengthen transparency and public confidence in civil society. The training, which opened on Tuesday in Kano, is part of the Scaling the Adoption of Self-Regulation Nigeria projectContinue Reading
UK-funded programme partners NSCDC to unveil Gender Policy 2
2026-02-04
By Angela Atabo UK-funded programme, Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG Programme) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to inaugurate its Gender Policy 2 for 2026–2030. Dr Ukoha Okiwo, Team Leader of SPRiNG, at the policy launch event in Abuja, said SPRiNG was committedContinue Reading
UK boarding schools expand global learning opportunities in Abuja, Lagos
2026-02-04
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Leading British boarding schools have announced plans to meet Nigerian families in March during UK Boarding Schools Week 2026, with exhibitions scheduled in Abuja and Lagos. The events will showcase specific boarding school programmes, admission requirements, and learning opportunities in the United Kingdom. The events are organisedContinue Reading
Centre urges Tinubu to unlock dormant industrial assets
2026-02-04
By Mustapha Yauri A leading policy think tank, the Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication (GCSLC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to unlock Nigeria’s underutilised sovereign industrial assets. The Centre said the move would provide a viable pathway to sustainable economic growth and long-term national prosperity. Dr Ja’afaruContinue Reading
African Energy Bank to raise $15bn by 2030 – APPO
2026-02-04
The Association of Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) says African Energy Bank (AEB) is being positioned to raise about $15 billion to finance oil and gas projects in the continent of Africa by 2030.Continue Reading
Group backs Mutfwang’s drive for investment growth, inclusive leadership
2026-02-04
A diaspora group, under the auspices of the Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has expressed its support for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to investment growth and inclusive leadership. The National President of PSA-USA, Dr Barth Shepkong, made the call when he led members of the National Executive Committee (EXCO) andContinue Reading
Army adopts multi-domain strategy against terrorism — COAS
2026-02-04
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday said the Nigerian Army has adopted a flexible, intelligence-driven and technology-enabled approach to confront Nigeria’s evolving asymmetric threats.Continue Reading
