By Usman Aliyu and Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Unarguably, Nigeria is facing a worsening housing crisis. Access to affordable housing remains a major challenge for low- and middle-income earners, hampered by high construction costs, inadequate financing, weak infrastructure, and limited government delivery. According to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Matthew Verghis, Country Director, World Bank Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to reduce inflation, particularly food inflation, to bridge the gap between policy and people. Verghis said this based on the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report, titled: “From Policy to People:Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Journalists have been urged to intensify advocacy and public awareness on food nutrition and food systems to help tackle malnutrition and promote healthier eating habits among Nigerians, especially vulnerable populations. This call was made during a two-day training workshop on Nutrition and Food Systems Reporting and Advocacy,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas Prof. Mohammed Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, says the health challenges outlined in Nigeria’s Country Health System and Services Profiles (CHSSP) report are surmountable. Pate, represented by Dr Kamil Shoretire, the ministry`s Director, Health, Planning, Research and Statistic, stated this during the official unveilingContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang A non-governmental organisation, Secure the Future International Initiative (SDF-I), has called for increased investment and multi-sector collaboration to address the severe and persistent underfunding of mental health issues globally. SDF-I Founder, Dr Saadatu Adamu, made the call at the seventh Annual Mental Health International Conference titled: “Regaining YouthContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Ministry of Youth Development in partnership with WEMA Bank, and the Research Development and Training Institute (RDTI), has empowered 100 young Nigerians with vocational and digital skills. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said that the training was underContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has launched a new strategic plan for nursing and midwifery to improve workforce retention and fast-track Nigeria’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said this on Thursday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba The Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) has decried the politically motivated attempt to tarnish the image of the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Nnaji. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nnaji resigned three days after over alleged certificates forgeryContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), Prof. Matthew Adamu, has highlighted the role of sports as a powerful tool for peace and unity. Adamu said this during the opening ceremony of the Pre-Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) event on Thursday inContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Sulaiman Abubakar, has called on African nations to strengthen intra-continental collaboration and reduce dependence on Western economies to enhance development. Sulaiman made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a benchmarking visit to NILDS by membersContinue Reading
