By Kemi Akintokun A former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has advocated for improved funding to enhance the research capacity of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Fashola spoke on Tuesday at the institute’s monthly media chat organised to inform the public onContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Government says the ePharma4FP project has accelerated universal health coverage, enhanced service quality, and filled gaps that previously hindered family planning services in the state’s underserved communities. Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Health, affirmed that the projectContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting impactful Qur’anic and educational programmes in Nigeria, Mr Saad bin Fahd Al-Marri, Chargé d’Affaires of the Saudi Embassy in Abuja, made the pledge on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the National Competition for theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi, on Nov. 17. The president also charged the security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue othersContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The Federal Government has debunked reports circulating in some media outlets claiming that open grazing has been banned nationwide. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, clarified this on Tuesday at the inauguration of an ultramodern Veterinary Hospital in Yola. He said such a policy had beenContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Emerging Abuja Projects, organisers of Abuja’s first-ever Groovy December Festival, says the initiative aims to attract up to 20 million tourists over the next four years. The Project Coordinator, Dr Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, said this on Tuesday during the “Walk for Tourism” awareness event held across keyContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/Oluwatope Lawanson Key government officials, business leaders and diplomats have emphasised the need to strengthen Nigeria–United Kingdom commerce and deepen intra-African trade to harness emerging global opportunities and enhance competitiveness. They made the call at the inauguration of the 19th President of the Nigerian-British Chamber ofContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beans, garri, maize, tomatoes, beef, rice, and other food items witnessed a slight decrease in price in September 2025. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for September 2025 released in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Abuja Chapter, on Tuesday held its 2025 Public Lecture, Induction and Annual General Meeting, with a call for stronger professional commitment to sustainable environmental solutions. The Chapter Chairman, Uche Patrick-Obikile, in her welcome address, said the annual event provided aContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi QNET, a global direct selling company says it has developed technologies designed to structure liquids and enhance human wellness through improved hydration, reduced microbial load and strengthened environmental protection. Fluid-structure interaction, otherwise known as FSI, is the process in which fluid such as water and a solidContinue Reading
