The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) has called for stronger international partnerships to expand its humanitarian interventions, especially in support of widows, vulnerable families and children with special needs.Continue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The Gombe state government has targeted 832,427 children for vaccination against polio in the National Immunisation Plus Days campaign. The exercise is being implemented in collaboration with the Federal Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Manassah Jatau, the state deputy governor, said this during theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Mr Aliyu Abdullahi, a retiring Director of Human Resources Management, Federal Ministry of Works, has urged civil servants to shun greed, get-rich-quick mentality, and uphold discipline in the system. Abdullahi, during his valedictory speech at the retirement party organised by the Ministry, warned against the growing tendencyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi 22Bet Nigeria, a betting platform, on Friday distributed 200 food boxes to vulnerable residents of Ebute-Metta area of Lagos as part of its Christmas outreach initiative. Speaking during the outreach, Mr Fikayo Ogunfuye, Country Director of 22Bet Nigeria, said that the initiative reaffirmed the company’s commitment toContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun With half of the global population lacking access to essential health services, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is scaling work on traditional medicine as part of efforts to meet global demand and health needs. Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director a.i. of WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, said thisContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Strategy advisory committee of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has outlined priority policies, emerging risks and new strategic pillars to strengthen advocacy and value creation. Committee Chairman, Mr Olaniyi Yusuf, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos during a draft blueprint presentation for 2026–2027. The documentContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Friday, described technology as a vital tool for advancing the rights of women and children in society. The branch said this at its 2025 Law Week, tagged, “From Paper to Power: Enforcing Women’s Rights Through Technology andContinue Reading
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three major Public-Private Partnership projects valued at more than N6.43 trillion (4.29 billion dollars), to strengthen Nigeria’s infrastructure, enhance economic competitiveness and attract private-sector investment nationwide.Continue Reading
By ,Joseph Edeh Chief Sam Onuigbo, a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says top politicians of Igbo extraction should unite and negotiate with their counterparts in other ethnic blocs to secure the best political deals for their people in 2027. Onuigbo said this during an interview with theContinue Reading
England, Argentina, Mexico and Iran have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Int’l Polo tournament scheduled to hold in January in Port Harcourt, Rivers.Continue Reading
