By Mercy Sawok Stakeholders in nutrition have called for increased domestic financing, improved accountability and wider access to Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to accelerate efforts towards reducing the high burden of anaemia in Nigeria. They made the call at a webinar organised by Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN),Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah A coalition of civil society organisations has decried the low representation of women in the 2027 general elections. The coalition led by Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI) made their position known while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. The coalition noted that only 10.1 per cent ofContinue Reading
By Adebayo Gbeja The Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has commended Dr Benito Eze for documenting the corps’ experience in protecting critical infrastructure. Audi, represented by ACG Rasaki Olusesan, gave the commendation on Thursday in Abuja, at the presentation of Eze’s book, “Critical InfrastructureContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have called on the National Assembly and state governments to accelerate legislative and policy reforms to strengthen sustainable domestic health financing and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on donor support. The call was made in Abuja during the National Convergence on Sustainable Health Financing, organised by the SenateContinue Reading
Disability Commission partners DADI to host reality TV show for PWDsContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr Ademola Aré, says Stallions are determined to improve Nigeria’s seventh position in Africa at the World Rugby SVNS 3 qualifier in Uganda. Arè stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in AbujaContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has pledged N25 million to the Emergency Health Fund for the Course 39 NDA United Welfare Association (UWA).Continue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Nigeria’s Men Volleyball team defeated Algeria 3-2 in their last group game of the ongoing African Men’s Volleyball Championships on Thursday in Tunisia. Nigeria defeated the Algerians in a five-set thriller to secure qualification to the Quarter-finals of the championship. The North Africans won the first set,Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A former Imo Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Macdonal Ebere has called for an honest conversation about continuity and consolidation beyond the tenure of incumbent Imo Governor. Sen. Hope Uzodimma. Ebere, the immediate APC State chairman and currently, Board Chairman, Federal College ofContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The immediate past Imo chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Macdonald Ebere , has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for what he described as Imo State’s steady rise as Nigeria’s tech capital. Ebere made the commendation following the final showcase of an eight-month programme that trainedContinue Reading
