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
The Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee has formally announced the commencement of the 2026 National Laureate Programme. This Laureate is expected to become Nigeria’s foremost national platform for recognising outstanding student academic research, innovation and scholarly excellence across tertiary institutions. Ita Ekpenyong, Spokesperson of the National Laureate Committee, disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Hajiya Sofuratu Seghosime, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has urged the newly inaugurated Zaria and District Society leadership to prioritise innovation, accountability, professional excellence and measurable impact. Seghosime gave the charge on Saturday during the investiture of Malam Shehu Abdulwahab as theContinue Reading
By Reporters Some Lagos-based lawyers have described the recent ban by the Supreme Court, on the use of ‘Barrister’ as prefix in legal documents, as a welcome development in line with legal rules. The lawyers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the word ‘Barrister’ often used as prefixContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market rebounded strongly in July, with investors gaining N11.109 trillion as renewed interest in banking stocks lifted the market after the N13.3 trillion loss recorded in June. The rally was driven largely by sustained buying in banking stocks, led by First HoldCo Plc, amidContinue Reading
By Grant Onyeke The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Women Parliament has welcomed the publication of Dr Adewole Adebayo’s name by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate. The National Speaker of the parliament, Amb. Sa’adatu Abdullahi, said the development reinforced the party’s readiness toContinue Reading
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has deepened its social footprint by distributing educational materials in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Ademola Adeyemi, General Manager, Social Performance Department, Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant, made the distribution. In a statement by the company in Lokoja on Saturday, Adeyemi described it asContinue Reading
Women professionals from diverse faiths and professional backgrounds have pledged to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and promote inclusive communities across Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Education stakeholders have urged the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, to retract her remarks on the accreditation of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) universities in Nigeria, describing the comments as misleading. The call is contained in a statement co-signed by JerryContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi President Irfaan Ali of Guyana has praised the enduring resilience of African forebears in an Emancipation Day celebration. He also called on all Guyanese to build a future defined by unity, social cohesion, and shared prosperity. Marking the annual observance commemorating the abolition of slavery,Continue Reading
